Manhunt underway for 2 women charged with murder of mother in Silver Spring
A massive manhunt is underway tonight for two women accused of first-degree murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead inside a Silver Spring senior living community.
A massive manhunt is underway tonight for two women accused of first-degree murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead inside a Silver Spring senior living community.
Former Marine reportedly fights off armed teen robbers in Oxon Hill
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
Montgomery County adopts $3.72B school budget, eliminating hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
DMV Drought Watch: Millions affected, where it applies and how to cut water use
A Drought Watch is now in effect for nearly six million residents across the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia.
A Drought Watch is now in effect for nearly six million residents across the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia.
DC weather: Sunny, hot Thursday with highs near 90 degrees
A sunny and hot Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with clear skies and high temperatures near 90 degrees.
A sunny and hot Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with clear skies and high temperatures near 90 degrees.
DC Water urges customers to conserve water as regional drought watch declared
DC Water is urging customers to conserve water after the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Drought Coordination Committee declared a regional drought watch.
DC Water is urging customers to conserve water after the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Drought Coordination Committee declared a regional drought watch.
Explosion injures man reportedly mixing chemicals inside shed in Annapolis, officials say
A 77‑year‑old man is in critical condition after an explosion occurred while he was reportedly mixing chemicals inside a shed in a residential neighborhood in Annapolis.
A 77‑year‑old man is in critical condition after an explosion occurred while he was reportedly mixing chemicals inside a shed in a residential neighborhood in Annapolis.
Sail250 guide for Virginia, Maryland: Celebrations, timeline, visiting ships
Sail250 is bringing dozens of the world's most magnificent tall ships and naval vessels to Virginia and Maryland. Here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
Sail250 is bringing dozens of the world's most magnificent tall ships and naval vessels to Virginia and Maryland. Here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
Early morning fire damages home in Kettering
An early morning fire badly damaged a Prince George’s County home on Wednesday.
An early morning fire badly damaged a Prince George’s County home on Wednesday.
MCPS to vote on final budget Thursday, with more than 400 jobs at risk
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
DC weather: Sunny, warm Wednesday before heat surges later this week
A sunny and warm Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with a high near 82 degrees.
A sunny and warm Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with a high near 82 degrees.
Bowie family demands answers after 2-year-old dog dies at boarding facility
A Bowie family is searching for answers after their 2-year-old Bernedoodle died while staying at a boarding facility in Anne Arundel County.
A Bowie family is searching for answers after their 2-year-old Bernedoodle died while staying at a boarding facility in Anne Arundel County.
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!