Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: Unsettled conditions, rain possible in DMV for holiday travel

It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year! Ready to visit the family? As the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, here’s a look at what travelers heading to and from Washington, D.C. can expect from the skies — and how to plan accordingly.

Elevated fire danger Monday across DC region

The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.

Driver flees after striking ICE agent's cruiser with car in Prince George's County: police

New video obtained by FOX 5 shows the tense moments in a Prince George's County shopping plaza after nearby businesses say a driver struck an ICE cruiser after a heated exchange.

NTSB says Baltimore Key Bridge collapse was 'entirely preventable'

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday issued its findings into its ongoing probe into the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse. 

Community members urge Montgomery County leadership to rebuild Wootton High School

Community members are urging Montgomery County officials to rebuild Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville. The renewed request comes ahead of an important vote scheduled for later this week.

New bill ends Prince George's County pit bull ban after decades

Pit bulls are now welcomed in Prince George's County after the 27-year-old ban. On Tuesday, the county council voted in favor of ending the ban on pit bull-type dogs in the county. 

Police union warns of poor conditions at 4th District station in Montgomery County

A FOX 5 Exclusive: the Montgomery County Police Union is waiving a red flag on what they say are deplorable working conditions inside the 4th District Police Station. 

Tractor-trailer strikes overpass on I-495 in Prince George’s County

A tractor-trailer struck an overpass along I-495 in Prince George’s County early Tuesday, causing debris to scatter across the roadway and disrupting traffic.

3 dead in Washington County house fire

Three people were killed in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Washington County.

2-alarm fire in Calvert County displaces 13 families

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a significant apartment fire that caused extensive damage and displaced numerous residents on Monday. 

2-alarm fire at Prince George’s County industrial yard disrupts rail traffic across DC region

Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Prince George’s County industrial yard early Monday, sending smoke and flames into the air and disrupting rail service across the D.C. region.

Maryland man pleads guilty to threatening Jewish institutions

Clift Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to sending threatening communications to Jewish organizations across multiple states.

Alleged rat infestation in Silver Spring goes viral on social media

A woman filmed live and deceased rats in her apartment at Arrive Silver Spring. After taking her frustration to TikTok, the video went viral. 

Maryland man charged in slaying of married couple inside their Anne Arundel County home

Anthony Luis Reyes, 61, of Nottingham, Maryland was held without bond Monday morning, now facing two counts of First-Degree Murder and a number of other related charges in connection with the slaying of a Pasadena couple, while inside their home. 

Pasadena home shooting: married couple found dead

A shooting on Twickenham Road in Pasadena, Maryland has left two adults dead – a married couple, William and Jenna Hayes.