"Coming 2 America" star Jermaine Fowler surprises former Maryland high school teacher

Star of the new Prime Video film "Coming 2 America" Jermaine Fowler, who also grew up in Prince George's County and attended Northwestern High School, joined FOX 5 on Wednesday to surprise his former high school teacher.

New pushback from PGCPS teachers, but CEO says reopening on track

Prince George’s County teachers are pushing back against a plan to reopen schools in April announcing a rally on Thursday called ‘Only When It’s Safe.’

Retired Laurel police chief linked to arson crime-spree targeted stepson, investigators say

A retired Laurel City police chief who has been linked to at least a dozen fires across Maryland targeted his stepson’s home in Clarksburg three times, according to investigators.

Six Flags America opening to the public this weekend

For the past few weeks, people have flocked to Six Flags America because it’s home to one of Maryland’s mass vaccination sites – but starting this weekend, socially-distant crowds will also be gathering there for a very different reason.

Retired Laurel City Police Chief arrested in connection with fires across Maryland

Retired Laurel City Police Chief Dave Crawford has been arrested in connection with multiple fires allegedly set across Maryland, including fires at the homes of police and municipal officials.

Former Laurel police chief’s alleged victim says he’s stunned after investigation revelations

When former Laurel City Police Chief Richard McLaughlin saw the surveillance video of the arsonist pouring gasoline on his home, he knew the suspect’s walk and posture looked familiar.

Prince George’s County house fire leaves 2 dogs dead

Authorities say two dogs were killed during an early morning house fire in Prince George's County.

Prince George’s County School Board approves $2B budget

The Prince George’s County School Board passed the school system’s $2 billion budget Monday, declined to eliminate school resource officers from schools and passed a measure that will provide learning hubs for vulnerable students.

Juvenile male shot and killed in Suitland, police say

Prince George's County Police say a juvenile male was fatally shot in Suitland on Wednesday evening.

Several Prince George's County mayors voice concern over school board leadership

FOX 5 obtained a letter Wednesday that is signed by several mayors in Prince George's County who are expressing concern about the county's school board leadership.