Virginia Task Force 1 helping with recovery efforts in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa is leaving a path of destruction as it moves toward Bermuda. More than 30 people have been killed and that number is expected to grow but help has arrived from right here at home. FOX 5’s Shirin Rajaee has the latest on the rescue efforts by Virginia Task Force.
Hurricane Melissa is leaving a path of destruction as it moves toward Bermuda. More than 30 people have been killed and that number is expected to grow but help has arrived from right here at home. FOX 5’s Shirin Rajaee has the latest on the rescue efforts by Virginia Task Force.
DC Council holds public hearing to discuss proposed extension of juvenile curfew
District leaders heard from the public about plans to extend the juvenile curfew on Thursday.
District leaders heard from the public about plans to extend the juvenile curfew on Thursday.
More pets turning up at DMV animal shelters amid government shutdown
The government shutdown has left a lot of families struggling to find food and pay bills, and it's also affecting their ability to care for their pets. More animals are turning up in shelters. FOX 5's Jennifer Delgado joins us live from Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.
The government shutdown has left a lot of families struggling to find food and pay bills, and it's also affecting their ability to care for their pets. More animals are turning up in shelters. FOX 5's Jennifer Delgado joins us live from Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.
Public hearing held as DC plans to extend the juvenile curfew
District leaders heard from the public about plans to extend the juvenile curfew on Thursday. The previous law expired on Oct. 5 and now there's a push for a possible permanent solution. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.
District leaders heard from the public about plans to extend the juvenile curfew on Thursday. The previous law expired on Oct. 5 and now there's a push for a possible permanent solution. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.
Spanberger visits Alexandria on campaign trail
The race for Virginia governor rolled into northern Virginia on Thursday as Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger’s bus tour arrived in Alexandria just days ahead of Election Day.
The race for Virginia governor rolled into northern Virginia on Thursday as Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger’s bus tour arrived in Alexandria just days ahead of Election Day.
Man disguised as woman allegedly recorded women in Maryland gym showers
A Takoma Park man is facing Peeping Tom charges after allegedly disguising himself as a woman to secretly record women in gym locker rooms in Montgomery County.
A Takoma Park man is facing Peeping Tom charges after allegedly disguising himself as a woman to secretly record women in gym locker rooms in Montgomery County.
Sterling man allegedly set townhouse fire to collect insurance
The 78-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a townhouse fire in Sterling that left a woman dead was caught on camera behind the townhomes at the time the fire was set, according to court documents.
The 78-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a townhouse fire in Sterling that left a woman dead was caught on camera behind the townhomes at the time the fire was set, according to court documents.
JetBlue flight diverted to Tampa International Airport after experiencing 'drop in altitude'
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
Man arrested in murder of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, teen girl
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and a teen girl, sources confirm to FOX 5.
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and a teen girl, sources confirm to FOX 5.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
FULL: MD Gov. Moore declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.
WATCH: Federal workers rally against SNAP cutoff amid shutdown
Federal workers and advocates held a rally Thursday to call for SNAP funding on day 30 of the government shutdown. More than 42 million people nationwide could lose access to food aid in the coming days.
Federal workers and advocates held a rally Thursday to call for SNAP funding on day 30 of the government shutdown. More than 42 million people nationwide could lose access to food aid in the coming days.
DCA ground delays average 90 minutes due to 'staffing' as government shutdown drags on
A ground stop at Reagan National Airport has been canceled on Thursday afternoon, but ground delays are averaging 90 minutes due to “staffing,” per the FAA.
A ground stop at Reagan National Airport has been canceled on Thursday afternoon, but ground delays are averaging 90 minutes due to “staffing,” per the FAA.
Sterling fire suspect filed insurance claim day after fatal blaze, court documents say
The 78-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a townhouse fire in Sterling that left a woman dead was caught on camera behind the townhomes at the time the fire was set, according to court documents.
The 78-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a townhouse fire in Sterling that left a woman dead was caught on camera behind the townhomes at the time the fire was set, according to court documents.
Winsome Earle-Sears bus catches fire in final days of campaign
Just five days before the Virginia gubernatorial election, Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears bus caught fire while en-route to an event.
Just five days before the Virginia gubernatorial election, Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears bus caught fire while en-route to an event.
SNAP benefits: Maryland governor declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.
Spanberger, Miyares leading in latest poll | Oct. 30 Virginia election update
New polling out of Roanoke College shows Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger leading Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears just five days before election day.
New polling out of Roanoke College shows Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger leading Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears just five days before election day.
DC weather: Rain & storms Thursday morning; cool and dry Halloween
Rain continues to fall across the D.C. region Thursday morning, arriving in waves and making for a soggy start to the day.
Rain continues to fall across the D.C. region Thursday morning, arriving in waves and making for a soggy start to the day.
3rd suspect arrested in killing of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and teen girl: sources
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and a teen girl, sources confirm to FOX 5.
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and a teen girl, sources confirm to FOX 5.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: SNAP benefits at risk as stalemate enters day 30
The federal government shutdown has entered its 30th day, and pressure continues to mount as millions of Americans face the loss of critical food assistance.
The federal government shutdown has entered its 30th day, and pressure continues to mount as millions of Americans face the loss of critical food assistance.