New task force targets illegal dumping across Prince George’s
Prince George’s County officials announced on Tuesday a new effort to crack down on illegal dumping.
Prince George’s County officials announced on Tuesday a new effort to crack down on illegal dumping.
Police search for suspect after woman critically shot in Upper Marlboro driveway
Prince George’s County Police are searching for the person who shot and critically injured a woman in her driveway on Tuesday.
Prince George’s County Police are searching for the person who shot and critically injured a woman in her driveway on Tuesday.
DC weather: Mostly sunny Tuesday near 76 degrees; 90s expected to start the weekend
A mostly sunny and comfortable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures near 76 degrees.
A mostly sunny and comfortable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures near 76 degrees.
Silver Spring sees surge in parking garage break-ins, police say
Montgomery County police are investigating a rise in vehicle break-ins in Silver Spring, saying organized crews are behind thefts targeting public garages and residential areas.
Montgomery County police are investigating a rise in vehicle break-ins in Silver Spring, saying organized crews are behind thefts targeting public garages and residential areas.
Montgomery County enacts laws limiting ICE operations amid debate
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
Shawn Joseph named Prince George’s County Public Schools superintendent
Prince George’s County Public Schools has named Dr. Shawn Joseph as its new superintendent after a months-long national search, giving him leadership of Maryland’s second-largest school district.
Prince George’s County Public Schools has named Dr. Shawn Joseph as its new superintendent after a months-long national search, giving him leadership of Maryland’s second-largest school district.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
2026 FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations are here! Check the full list
FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!
FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!
Maryland mail-in ballot counting begins after statewide errors
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
DC weather: Mostly sunny Monday with highs near 80 degrees
A mostly sunny Monday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees.
A mostly sunny Monday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees.
Prince George’s County firefighter paramedic dies after medical emergency following shift
A Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department firefighter‑paramedic has died after suffering a medical emergency shortly after completing his shift, officials said.
A Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department firefighter‑paramedic has died after suffering a medical emergency shortly after completing his shift, officials said.
Horse rescued after leg trapped on bridge at Patuxent River State Park
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews assisted in the rescue of a horse that became trapped after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews assisted in the rescue of a horse that became trapped after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park.
Small aircraft lands in Assawoman Bay after float detaches
A small aircraft made an emergency water landing in Assawoman Bay on Sunday afternoon after one of its stabilizing floats detached mid-flight, according to emergency officials.
A small aircraft made an emergency water landing in Assawoman Bay on Sunday afternoon after one of its stabilizing floats detached mid-flight, according to emergency officials.
Man stabbed at Montgomery County apartment complex; suspect not in custody
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Tanglewood apartments on Manchester Road.
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Tanglewood apartments on Manchester Road.
FOX 5 Zip Trip: LIVE from Bowie!
FOX 5 is bringing its Zip Trip summer tradition to Bowie, Maryland, highlighting the city’s unique blend of history, community pride and family-friendly attractions.
FOX 5 is bringing its Zip Trip summer tradition to Bowie, Maryland, highlighting the city’s unique blend of history, community pride and family-friendly attractions.
Families of Baltimore bridge collapse victims settle lawsuit with ship owners, drivers
The families of several of the victims of the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse have settled their lawsuit against the owners of MV Dali.
The families of several of the victims of the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse have settled their lawsuit against the owners of MV Dali.
DC weather: Rain moves out, mostly sunny Thursday with highs near 78 degrees
A dry and mostly sunny Thursday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 78 degrees.
A dry and mostly sunny Thursday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 78 degrees.
Maryland bank robbery suspect who made no effort to hide identity turns himself in
A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours after police released surveillance images, officials say.
A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours after police released surveillance images, officials say.
Maryland Department of Health reports first heat related death of 2026
The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.
The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.
First responders transported after ambulance crash in Prince George’s County
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.