WATCH: Firetruck catches fire inside firehouse

A firetruck at a station in St. Mary's County caught on fire early Monday morning, per officials. 

ICE disputes claim that Maryland woman arrested in viral case is US citizen

A Silver Spring attorney went viral on TikTok after claiming her client was taken into United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody despite being an American citizen born in Maryland.

DC weather: Rain, wintry mix possible early Tuesday; Christmas warmup expected

A chilly start to the workweek is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with the chance of a rainy, wintry mix early Tuesday during the morning commute.

Lowe’s worker convicted in deadly forklift attack in Maryland Home Depot parking lot

A Lowe’s employee accused in a deadly forklift attack in a Maryland Home Depot parking lot has been found guilty by a jury and now faces nearly 60 years in prison.

DC holiday travel rush: Best and worst times to drive

Nearly three million Washington, D.C. area residents will be traveling 50 miles or more from home during the end-of-year holidays, according to AAA, and more than 2.6 million of them will be hitting the roads.

Man sentenced to 60 years in prison for shooting, killing 6-year-old
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The man convicted of killing a 6-year-old in a 2024 July 4 shooting in Temple Hills is expected to be sentenced on Friday. FOX 5's Nana Sentuo Bonsu reports.

Frederick County Public Schools putting cameras inside some classrooms

You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.

Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1

Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.

Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
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Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding come Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work. The “Bring Your Own Bag” law was passed early this year. It repeals the 5-cent tax on plastic bags and implements a ban on plastic carry-out bags in Montgomery County.

Maryland Transportation Authority approves plan to build new, wider Bay Bridge
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The Maryland Transportation Authority Board has approved a plan for a new, wider Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The recommended option, known as "Alternative C," calls for building two new four‑lane bridge spans and removing the existing Bay Bridge structures.

Teen in critical condition after bbeing stabbed at Parkdale High School
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A teen remains in critical condition after being stabbed at a high school in Prince George's County on Thursday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest details. 

DC weather: Rain, gusty winds move in Thursday evening

The Washington, D.C., region began with a chilly start Thursday as rain and gusty winds are expected to move into the area later this evening.

White Christmas in DC? Here are the chances the DMV sees snow for the holiday

With the holiday just a week away, and snow still lingering on the ground in some suburbs, many are wondering if the December trend will continue and we'll wake up to a White Christmas in D.C. 

Frederick vape shop broken into after burglar peels plexiglass
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Detectives are searching for a thief who broke into a vape tobacco shop in Frederick, Maryland. An employee shared their story with our Shomari Stone.

Maryland orders full study of data center impacts
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Maryland lawmakers have ordered a comprehensive study of the impacts of data centers on the environment and economy — a move that’s in line with many in the communities that would be most impacted by the massive, energy-sucking complexes.