Wildfire smoke creates haze across DC region; Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued

Wildfire smoke from Canada prompted a Code Orange Air Quality Alert to be issued for much of the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday making it unhealthy for vulnerable populations to be outside.

2 men shot, killed at Camp Springs motel

Authorities say two men were shot and killed Wednesday at a motel in Prince George's County.

71-year-old receives eight life sentences plus 75 years in serial arson case

A judge in Howard County sentenced 71-year-old David Crawford to eight life sentences plus 75 years in a serial arson case that spanned throughout multiple counties in Maryland. 

Two injured in illegal fireworks explosion in Montgomery County: officials

Two adults were injured after illegal fireworks went off in the garage of a home in a Montgomery County neighborhood, according to officials. 

Police search for shed burglar in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Police are investigating a shed burglary that occurred on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the 12300 block of Atherton Dr.

Leonardtown blaze that killed firefighter likely caused by lightning strike: source

A two-alarm fire that destroyed a Leonardtown home and took the life of a firefighter was likely caused by a lightning strike, sources tell FOX 5's Bob Barnard.

'Dogtorate' awarded to therapy dog for exception service during the pandemic

An honorary ceremony was held earlier this month to recognize the contributions of service and therapy dogs at the University of Maryland Baltimore, including Loki, a 5-year-old Rottweiler nicknamed “Dogtor” who received an honorary “Dogtorate of Medicine.”

Giant Food president shares crime concerns and added safety measures

Giant's president estimates that between the cost of increased security measures and money lost due to theft, the company is spending “tens of millions" of dollars.

Montgomery County homeowners could get free security cameras in proposed plan

Montgomery County officials gathered Monday to hold hearings on a proposed plan to pay homeowners to install security cameras on their property.

Severe weather threat Monday across the DC region

It will be a hot and humid Monday across the D.C. region with the potential for strong, scattered thunderstorms later in the day.

Tree crashes into Bethesda home

Authorities say a tree crashed into a home Monday morning in Montgomery County.