Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for DC area

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the Washington, D.C. area Wednesday night. 

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first. 

Metrobus to eliminate 500+ stops and rename routes: Here’s what riders need to know

More than 500 bus stops will be removed across the D.C. region as part of Metro’s Better Bus Network—a major redesign aimed at improving reliability and frequency.  

Porch pirate on e-scooter strikes twice in Fairfax County

Police are asking for help in identifying the man who stole two packages off the porches of homes in Annandale and Springfield.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia appears in federal court, ICE present outside
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The federal trial for Kilmar Abrego Garcia is underway in Tennessee. Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, and was returned to the United States in June. He is being prosecuted on human smuggling charges, and while he may be released from federal custody, ICE can arrest him upon his release. Fox 5's Marina Marraco speaks with attorney Donte Mills to break it all down.

D-backs' Ketel Marte brought to tears after fan yelled something about his late mother

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was seen in tears during Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox after a fan yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother.

DC Summer Weather Outlook: What to expect for the 2025 summer season

The FOX 5 Weather team will be letting you know what else to expect this summer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on FOX LOCAL! What questions do YOU have for our meteorologists?

Diddy Trial: Prosecutors drop kidnapping, arson, and certain sex trafficking charges

Prosecutors have pulled back on some key testimony during the Diddy trial, specifically kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking, according to sources.

NYC mayoral primary: Here’s what’s next for Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani leads after a major upset over Cuomo in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary. Final ranked-choice results come July 1. Here’s what’s next.

Maryland Gov. Moore announces hiring freeze
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Changes are coming for state jobs in Maryland. A newly announced hiring freeze will take effect next week as one of the major steps Gov. Wes Moore is taking toward the state?s budget crunch.

Dangerous heat impacting the DMV
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Right now, the stifling heat is causing problems throughout the region. FOX 5?s Josh Rosenthal is in Silver Spring with a rundown of some of the issues and reaction as well.

Ceasefire appears to hold between Israel, Iran
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A tentative ceasefire is appearing to hold after Israel and Iran ended their strikes on each other Tuesday.

Army Major sentenced to 53 years for serial rape, assaults in DC area

An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.

Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County continues to eye more data centers

Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers as discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county. 

New data shows Montgomery County homeless population up 32%
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Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV. One Maryland county is seeing the highest rate of increase across the region.

Many DC-area residents without air conditioning struggling amid extreme heat
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Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year. FOX 5 stepped out to get a pulse on how people are coping with the extreme heat, especially without proper air conditioning.

Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County eyes more data centers
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Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers while discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county. A planned vote Tuesday night in Prince William County impacting the future of a massive data center project in Bristow.