Frederick wellness center shut down amid prostitution and human trafficking allegations

A massage parlor and wellness center in Frederick County was shut down after police discovered patrons were receiving more than just massages at the business. The business is facing allegations of prostitution and human trafficking and the Frederick County Sheriff's Office is investigating. 

Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save dying Maryland man

Surgeons have transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying Maryland man in a bid to prolong his life – only the second patient to ever undergo such an experimental feat.

2 bicyclists injured after being hit by car during cycling event in Frederick Co.

Two cyclists had to be airlifted to the hospital after they were hit by a car in Frederick County while participating in an event over the weekend. 

Frederick man convicted in death of 2-month-old infant

A Frederick man was convicted of first-degree child abuse in the death of an infant in 2020, police said. 

Frederick County fights to save farmland

Frederick County officials have launched a new effort to preserve an old part of their economy: farming. 

Frederick County School Board considers adding cameras in special ed classrooms

The Frederick County School Board is grappling with a simple, yet complicated question: Should cameras be allowed in some special education classrooms?

Frederick Co. sheriff accused in scheme to illegally acquire machine guns resumes post after leave of absence

Sheriff Charles (Chuck) Jenkins released an official memo to Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and the members of the Frederick County Council announcing his return to full duty status.

Missing mother, son found safe, Frederick police say

UPDATE: Police say both Mariela Lizeth Aguilar-Morales and Joshua Isaac Palacio-Aguilar have been found safe and well.

State trooper rescues woman from burning car in Frederick

A Maryland state trooper is being hailed as a hero after saving a woman from a burning car Wednesday. 

Frederick County welcomes back students for new school year

Frederick County Public Schools are back in session. The school district opened its doors to students and educators Wednesday for the start of the 2023-24 school year.

Exploring Frederick: FOX 5 Zip Trip

Last year, FOX 5 visited 15 cities across the DMV. And in 2023, we're continuing that by visiting 15 more cities. This Friday's trip: Frederick, Maryland! 

5 Things to Do In Frederick

It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we are taking a trip to FREDERICK!

Maryland store owner sues USDA over SNAP restrictions

A Maryland business owner is going after the federal government for blocking him from accepting food stamps.