Beloved 80-year-old dies in Wheaton fire; wood stove possible cause

Montgomery County investigators are working to determine what caused a devastating fire Thursday evening that claimed the life of an elderly woman beloved in her community.

Elderly woman dies in Silver Spring house fire

A house fire claimed the life of an elderly woman Thursday evening, prompting the closure of Livingston Street between Radius Road and Henderson Avenue in Silver Spring.

Bodycam shows Maryland cop shoot suspect holding grill fork

Shocking body camera video shows the moment a Montgomery County police officer fired several rounds at a grill fork-wielding suspect in Wheaton. 

‘Life is broken now’: Mother says son was murdered in Silver Spring days before 19th birthday

The pain of a grief-stricken mother resonated in her trembling voice Wednesday morning as she spoke to FOX 5 about the death of her son who was gunned down in a Silver Spring park just two days before his 19th birthday.

Man found shot to death in Silver Spring park

Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead at a Silver Spring park.

Flames, smoke persist as fire at vacant Silver Spring elementary school continues to burn

A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Teen arrested at Dulles Airport in connection with Memorial Day double homicide

A 15-year-old from Silver Spring has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a double homicide that occurred over Memorial Day weekend.

Flower vendor dragged by SUV in attempted robbery on I-495 exit ramp: police

Maryland State Police are investigating an attempted robbery and assault involving a flower vendor in Montgomery County on Sunday afternoon.

Family who lost daughter in Maryland apartment fire takes part in emotional bill signing

There are new laws on the books that fight even harder for Montgomery County’s around one million residents – about half of them renters. The new laws are thanks in part to two Florida parents who have been fighting for change ever since their daughter was killed in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire last year. 

2-alarm fire at Montgomery County apartment complex displaces 6 families

Dozens of firefighters responded to an early morning blaze at a Montgomery County apartment complex that has left at least six families without a place to live.

I-495 tractor trailer crash causes delays in Silver Spring

A tractor trailer crash along the inner loop of the Capital Beltway in Maryland is causing major delays for commuters Thursday morning.