Prince George's: New bill could change public safety drug test requirements

Councilmember Krystal Oriadha introduced a bill in Prince George's County that would prohibit the county's police, sheriff and fire departments from automatically axing certain candidates solely based on testing positive for cannabis or marijuana during the application process. The bill is: CB-016-2025.

'Gay Baby Jail' WNBA star Brittney Griner finds concerning note near National Harbor hotel room

Brittney Griner, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, pulled out of a speaking engagement she was booked for just outside of Washington, D.C. due to a concerning note found near her hotel room.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, February 19

Some schools districts to the south of the Washington, D.C. region are closed or delayed on Wednesday, February 19, due to the latest round of winter weather.

Apparent Zizians leader ordered held without bail in Maryland

A Maryland court on Tuesday ordered Jack LaSota, a blogger known as Ziz who apparently leads a cult-like group linked to six killings, to be held without bail.

DC snow forecast: Bitter cold temperatures, chance of snow showers Thursday

Expect bitterly cold temperatures across the region over the next few days, with a chance of light snow showers on Thursday as the bulk of the winter storm we've been tracking is expected to miss the Washington, D.C. area.

Maryland man charged with murder: police

A Maryland man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening. 

2 suspects charged in deadly District Heights shooting, police say

Prince George’s County police say two suspects have been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that took place earlier this month. 

Maryland man points firearm at driver on I-495 during road rage incident: police

A Maryland man was arrested with two loaded handguns following an alleged armed road rage incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in Prince George’s County.

Gov. Wes Moore endorses Aisha Braveboy in Prince George’s County Executive race

With the special election for Prince George’s County Executive heating up, key endorsements from Maryland leaders are adding momentum to the crowded race.

Liquor store manager held at gunpoint in Prince George’s County robbery

A liquor store manager says he is grateful to be alive after two men held him at gunpoint and robbed him in Prince George’s County.

DC snow forecast: Bulk of winter storm likely to miss region

The bulk of a midweek storm moving toward the East Coast will likely miss the Washington, D.C., region and head out to sea.

Cleanup continues after strong winds down power lines, trees

Residents across the D.C. region are waking up to downed trees and power lines after strong winds swept through the area over the weekend.

Severe winds down trees, damage homes, and disrupt traffic in Montgomery County

Montgomery County emergency crews responded to multiple incidents Sunday as powerful winds brought down trees, damaged homes, and disrupted traffic.

Juvenile curfew goes into effect at National Harbor this weekend

National Harbor is now officially enforcing a curfew for teens who aren't with an adult. The move comes amid growing concerns from residents and businesses about crime and public disturbances. 

National Harbor to enforce weekend juvenile curfew again

Starting Friday, unaccompanied minors will face new restrictions at National Harbor as officials implement a weekend curfew in response to growing concerns from residents and businesses.

Chilly, breezy Valentine's Day ahead of weekend rain

Bundle up this Valentine's Day! The Washington, D.C. region will experience cold, breezy, and cloudy weather on Friday. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda and Tucker Barnes report temperatures near 40 degrees, but it will feel colder due to the wind chill.

Virginia PetSmart groomer cut off tip of Shih Tzu’s tail, owner says

A Maryland woman is demanding answers after she says a PetSmart groomer injured her dog so severely that part of its tail had to be amputated.