Prince George's County parents react to naming of district's new superintendent

As Prince George's County gets ready to say goodbye to their superintendent Millard House II, the newly appointed superintendent, Dr. Shawn Joseph, is getting a warm welcome from county leaders.

Flood Watch issued for portions of Maryland, Virginia Tuesday as storms threaten DC region

A Flood Watch is in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday through the evening for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia as showers and thunderstorms threaten the D.C. area.

20-year-old fatally shot in I-70 shooting

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just before midnight Saturday on eastbound I-70 in Frederick County.

Vehicle slams into Maryland liquor store in suspected smash-and-grab

Police are searching for suspects they say drove a vehicle into a Montgomery County liquor store in an apparent smash-and-grab robbery.

Lingering rain showers create messy Monday commute

Lingering rain showers Monday morning created a messy commute across the region, leading to multiple crashes and delays.

Prince George’s Police Chief awaits decision from County Executive-elect Braveboy on future role

In an exclusive interview with FOX 5 on Friday, Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz said that he has not yet been contacted by County Executive-elect Aisha Braveboy about whether he will remain in his role after she takes over.

Flood Watch in DC region as showers and thunderstorms threaten through weekend

A Flood Watch is in effect Friday evening through late tonight for D.C., and parts of Maryland, and Virginia, as showers and thunderstorms threaten the area throughout the weekend.

FOX 5 DC Zip Trip Destinations 2025

FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! 

Maryland high school students walk out in protest of classmate’s deportation

Hundreds of students at Montgomery Blair High School walked out of class Thursday afternoon to protest the recent deportation of a classmate, reportedly a junior, to Guatemala.

VIDEO: Door shattered, window broken as thieves rob Bladensburg laundromat

A Bladensburg business owner says small businesses across the area are being targeted by thieves. The laundromat owner is speaking out after he says his business was robbed with surveillance cameras capturing the whole thing.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for parts of DC region Thursday

A hot and humid Thursday will bring a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for parts of the Washington, D.C., area, as temperatures climb into the 90s.