Triple shooting leaves 1 dead in DC; mistaken identity suspected in separate killing

Two deadly shootings are under investigation in D.C. - one in the southeast leaving several others hurt, and the other a possible case of mistaken identity in the northwest.

Victim identified in fatal DC shooting; family suspects mistaken identity

D.C. police are investigating a shooting in Northwest that left a 38-year-old man dead Monday night, with the victim’s family convinced it was a case of mistaken identity.

DC's 'Throne' public restrooms set to reopen after funding freeze

The District’s six "Throne" public restrooms—shuttered earlier this summer after the city froze their funding—are set to reopen soon following pushback from residents and community leaders. 

DC's 'corpse flower' blooms for the first time in years

The titan arum, also known as the “corpse flower", is about to bloom at the Botanical Gardens. The flower has a bloom period of only 24 - 48 hours every five to ten years, usually prompting hundreds of people to wait in line before it goes back into hiding.

White House opens applications for holiday volunteers and performers

The White House is now accepting applications for volunteers and performers eager to help celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

Confederate statue to be reinstalled in DC, National Park Service says

The National Park Service (NPS) announced Monday that it will restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Albert Pike, which was toppled and vandalized during the June 2020 protests in downtown Washington, D.C. But Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is fighting back, saying a "statue honoring a racist and a traitor has no place on the streets of D.C."

Commanders Quinn says no timetable on Terry McLaurin's return

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that there is no timetable for wide receiver Terry McLaurin's return and that the team will not rush the ramp-up process back from injury.

Local food pantry says Trump administration's cuts to USDA impacting supply

There are growing concerns within food banks, school communities and small farms across the country about the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Agriculture. 

DC fire truck hit by gunfire in Northeast

Officials say a fire truck was hit by gunfire in Northeast D.C. on Thursday afternoon, leaving two bullet holes. 

DC weather: Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Watches issued for DMV

Flash Flood Warnings and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect on Thursday as severe weather, thunderstorms and flooding concerns threaten the Washington, D.C. region.

Secret Service agent tried to sneak his wife onto Trump's trip to Scotland

A "personnel investigation" is underway for the United States Secret Service after one of their agents tried to bring his wife along on a trip to Scotland with President Donald Trump.

Zip Trip 2025 heads to The Wharf!

Your FOX 5 DC favorites will be at The Wharf on Friday, August 1! 

New evidence reveals chaotic moments before deadly midair crash between plane, Army helicopter

The National Transportation Safety Board has released new audio and video evidence shedding light on the final moments before a Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport earlier this year.