Virginia family claims alleged sexual assault of daughter at middle school was mishandled
A Virginia family is heartbroken and furious, claiming their middle-school-aged daughter was sexually assaulted at Post Oak Middle School and that the school failed to properly handle the incident. The family also believes the principal only informed the school community after FOX 5 started asking questions.
A Virginia family is heartbroken and furious, claiming their middle-school-aged daughter was sexually assaulted at Post Oak Middle School and that the school failed to properly handle the incident. The family also believes the principal only informed the school community after FOX 5 started asking questions.
Positions at Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department cut following county budget vote
A Montgomery County firehouse is cutting a number of positions following a vote on the budget that will save nearly $1 million. But the change is raising concerns about emergency response time for some residents.
A Montgomery County firehouse is cutting a number of positions following a vote on the budget that will save nearly $1 million. But the change is raising concerns about emergency response time for some residents.
US air traffic control system overhaul to be unveiled amid safety concerns
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to unveil a multi-billion-dollar plan Thursday to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, following a series of high-profile safety incidents.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to unveil a multi-billion-dollar plan Thursday to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, following a series of high-profile safety incidents.
Plumbs of black smoke over Gravelly Point caused by vehicle fire
Plumbs of black smoke that rose above Gravelly Point in Virginia on Thursday morning were caused by a car fire, officials say.
Plumbs of black smoke that rose above Gravelly Point in Virginia on Thursday morning were caused by a car fire, officials say.
Spotsylvania County middle schooler allegedly sexually assaulted by another student
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened at Post Oak Middle School two days ago.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened at Post Oak Middle School two days ago.
Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
Virginia governor signs bill limiting minors to 1 hour of social media per day
If you live in Virginia, the amount of time your child can be on social media will soon be limited by law.
If you live in Virginia, the amount of time your child can be on social media will soon be limited by law.
ICE says 'workplace inspections' conducted at 100 DC restaurants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents visited 100 restaurants and businesses in D.C. on Wednesday, conducting what they’re calling "workplace inspections."
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents visited 100 restaurants and businesses in D.C. on Wednesday, conducting what they’re calling "workplace inspections."
Law enforcement spotted in DC days after visits to restaurants in the area
Law enforcement agents were spotted in Northwest DC Wednesday afternoon.
Law enforcement agents were spotted in Northwest DC Wednesday afternoon.
Former DC police officer charged with sex trafficking children
A registered sex offender and former D.C. police officer has been charged with more crimes against children. He was arrested on sex trafficking charges as part of a nationwide operation targeting child predators, federal authorities announced.
A registered sex offender and former D.C. police officer has been charged with more crimes against children. He was arrested on sex trafficking charges as part of a nationwide operation targeting child predators, federal authorities announced.
Child found alone on street corner outside DC as police search for parents
Authorities are searching for the parents of a child who was found alone on a street corner outside of Washington, D.C. early Wednesday morning.
Authorities are searching for the parents of a child who was found alone on a street corner outside of Washington, D.C. early Wednesday morning.
Maryland man pleads guilty to 2001 cold case murder of Chevy Chase mom
A man no one suspected as a suspect in a decades-old murder case has accepted a plea deal. Eugene Teodor Gligor, 44, has pleaded guilty in the killing of Leslie Preer, who was found murdered in her Chevy Chase home in May 2001.
A man no one suspected as a suspect in a decades-old murder case has accepted a plea deal. Eugene Teodor Gligor, 44, has pleaded guilty in the killing of Leslie Preer, who was found murdered in her Chevy Chase home in May 2001.
REAL ID Deadline: What you need to be prepared in DC, Maryland & Virginia
REAL ID enforcement has begun. Beginning on May 7, 2025, travelers flying within the U.S. are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card. Here's what you need to know to make sure you are REAL ID compliant.
REAL ID enforcement has begun. Beginning on May 7, 2025, travelers flying within the U.S. are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card. Here's what you need to know to make sure you are REAL ID compliant.
When will the next pope be elected? Watch the Sistine Chapel smoke live
The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing a new pope on Wednesday, May 7 -- and FOX 5 DC will have a 24/7 LIVE look at the Sistine Chapel.
The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing a new pope on Wednesday, May 7 -- and FOX 5 DC will have a 24/7 LIVE look at the Sistine Chapel.
Title IX investigation sparks controversy in Loudoun County locker room privacy case
Attorneys for a Loudoun County teen say he is under investigation for sexual harassment after what they say was an innocent exchange in the locker room.
Attorneys for a Loudoun County teen say he is under investigation for sexual harassment after what they say was an innocent exchange in the locker room.
Parents sue for $20M after infant son's remains found in funeral home instead of cremated
D.C. parents have filed a $20 million lawsuit after learning that their deceased son's body was found decaying in a funeral home instead of cremated.
D.C. parents have filed a $20 million lawsuit after learning that their deceased son's body was found decaying in a funeral home instead of cremated.
Homeowner arrested for murder in high school student's death during alleged break-in
A Virginia man has been arrested for second-degree murder in connection to the death of 18-year-old Michael Bosworth, Jr.
A Virginia man has been arrested for second-degree murder in connection to the death of 18-year-old Michael Bosworth, Jr.
ICE agents went into DC restaurants asking to see staff I-9 forms
Some D.C. residents are on edge following reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at restaurants in popular neighborhoods.
Some D.C. residents are on edge following reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at restaurants in popular neighborhoods.
2 dead from electrocution in Camp Springs, Maryland
Two cousins are dead after an apparent electrocution at a church in Prince George’s County.
Two cousins are dead after an apparent electrocution at a church in Prince George’s County.
This is the best public restroom in Maryland
A new survey on America's best public restrooms has announced the best bathroom in Maryland.
A new survey on America's best public restrooms has announced the best bathroom in Maryland.