Multiple fall ill after package opened at Joint Base Andrews
Multiple people fell ill Thursday after opening what officials are calling a suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Local baker offers free birthday cakes to furloughed federal workers
Thursday marked the 37th day of the government shutdown. It’s now the longest shutdown in American history and lawmakers remain locked in a stalemate.
Flight delays, cancellations expected as FAA air traffic reductions begin Friday
Travelers around the country can expect major disruptions starting Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration is cutting up to 10% of air traffic at dozens of U.S.airports, including the three major travel hubs in our region.
Local baker offers free birthday cakes to furloughed federal workers
Thursday marked the 37th day of the government shutdown. It’s now the longest shutdown in American history and lawmakers remain locked in a stalemate. As it drags on, federal workers are missing checks and many are furloughed, putting pressure on families across the DMV. One local baker is trying to help out in a very sweet way. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing has more.
FOX 5's Winter Weather Outlook has snow lovers excited
The FOX 5 weather team has released the 2025-2026 Winter Weather Outlook, and it appears this season the DMV could see some good levels of snow. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal took to the streets to see what people thought about the possibility of some early snowfall.
FAA flight cuts start at DC-area airports on Friday
Major disruptions expected for travelers- as soon as tomorrow. The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering up to a 10% reduction in flights at dozens of U.S.airports, including the three major travel hubs in our region. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee is live with the latest.
Spanberger, Youngkin meet at Governor's Mansion in Richmond to begin transition
Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.
Youngkin, Spanberger meet at governor's mansion in Richmond
Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway. The two met for lunch with their families at the governor’s mansion in Richmond. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald was there for it all.
DC 'sandwich thrower' found not guilty of assaulting CBP officer
Sean Dunn, the man charged with assaulting a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer with a Subway sandwich, was found not guilty.
FAA expected to reduce air traffic at all 3 DC-area airports
The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at the nation’s busiest airports, including BWI, Reagan National and Dulles. The move comes as the FAA struggles to staff enough air traffic controllers- who are working without pay amid the government shutdown. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.
Community rallies around beloved St. John’s High School basketball coach battling ALS
A powerful show of support is pouring in for St. John’s College High School basketball coach Patrick "Pat" Behan, who continues to fight ALS — the progressive neurodegenerative disease he was diagnosed with in 2022.
Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Former teacher shot by 6-year-old student wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal
A Virginia jury on Thursday awarded $10 million to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student and later accused a former school administrator in a lawsuit of ignoring warnings that the child had a gun, according to the Associated Press.
Suspect charged in DC beltway road rage killing; $30K rewards offered in other cases
Authorities have charged a man in connection with the road rage killing of a 20-year-old woman on the Capital Beltway last year.
Herndon house fire leaves 2 dead; neighbors tried to help with garden hose
FOX 5 has confirmed that two adults were found dead following a house fire in Herndon.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.
Maryland to sue Trump administration over canceled FBI move to Greenbelt: sources
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other state leaders are expected to announce a lawsuit Thursday against the Trump administration for scrapping plans to relocate the FBI’s Washington headquarters to Greenbelt, sources tell FOX 5.
DMV Winter 2025-2026 Outlook: Earlier first snow, how much snowfall to expect
D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.
Herndon house fire leaves 2 dead; neighbors tried to help with garden hose
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue say the fire was reported around 7 a.m. in the 1500 block of Shellbark Place. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez says that while conducting search operations, two people were found deceased inside.
Officials confirm 2 dead in Herndon house fire
FOX 5 has confirmed that two adults were found dead following a house fire in Herndon.