Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
Ringing in the new year at the Washington Monument!
It was a festive night at the National Mall as a brand-new photo display lit up the National Monument. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was there for all the excitement.
It was a festive night at the National Mall as a brand-new photo display lit up the National Monument. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was there for all the excitement.
Trump administration terminates National Links Trust lease for DC's 3 public golf courses
The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement for three public golf courses in Washington, a move that offers President Donald Trump an additional opportunity to put his stamp on another piece of the nation’s capital.
The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement for three public golf courses in Washington, a move that offers President Donald Trump an additional opportunity to put his stamp on another piece of the nation’s capital.
America250: Highlighting the National Museum of Health and Medicine
FOX 5 is continuing to celebrate America250: In Your Hometown. Today, our Erin Como highlights the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Montogmery County and what you can experience.
FOX 5 is continuing to celebrate America250: In Your Hometown. Today, our Erin Como highlights the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Montogmery County and what you can experience.
No bond for 16-year-old accused of shooting, killing man in Northeast DC apartment
The 16-year-old boy arrested for shooting and killing a man inside a luxury apartment complex in Northeast D.C. will remain behind bars, following a judge's decision on Wednesday.
The 16-year-old boy arrested for shooting and killing a man inside a luxury apartment complex in Northeast D.C. will remain behind bars, following a judge's decision on Wednesday.
Maryland grandparents left devastated after fire tears through camper: 'This is their home'
A destructive fire, captured on camera by a neighbor, destroyed a southern Maryland couple's longtime home.
A destructive fire, captured on camera by a neighbor, destroyed a southern Maryland couple's longtime home.
Fast-moving fire rips through RVs at Maryland campsite
A destructive fire, captured on camera by a neighbor, destroyed a southern Maryland couple's longtime home. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live from the scene of the fire.
A destructive fire, captured on camera by a neighbor, destroyed a southern Maryland couple's longtime home. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live from the scene of the fire.
New meal tax takes effect in Fairfax County starting Jan. 1
If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1. A new 4% meal tax is going into effect at the start of the new year. FOX 5's David Kaplan explains.
If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1. A new 4% meal tax is going into effect at the start of the new year. FOX 5's David Kaplan explains.
No bond for DC teen accused of shooting, killing man in Northeast
The 16-year-old boy arrested for shooting and killing a man inside a luxury apartment complex in Northeast D.C. will remain behind bars, following a judge's decision on Wednesday. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has more.
The 16-year-old boy arrested for shooting and killing a man inside a luxury apartment complex in Northeast D.C. will remain behind bars, following a judge's decision on Wednesday. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has more.
Washington Mounument lights up with Freedom 250 light show for nYE
Washington, D.C., is set to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. It all kicks off this New Year’s Eve with a massive video show on the National Mall and fireworks at midnight to celebrate the new year. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live on the mall now with the latest.
Washington, D.C., is set to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. It all kicks off this New Year’s Eve with a massive video show on the National Mall and fireworks at midnight to celebrate the new year. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live on the mall now with the latest.
1 dead, another injured following shooting in Southeast DC: police
Two adult men were shot Wednesday afternoon on 37th Street in Southeast Washington, with one victim found unconscious and not breathing, according to police.
Two adult men were shot Wednesday afternoon on 37th Street in Southeast Washington, with one victim found unconscious and not breathing, according to police.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
Pennsylvania man charged after killing mother, wounding father after Christmas
Jarrod Noll, 18, was charged with homicide and attempted homicide, according to authorities.
Jarrod Noll, 18, was charged with homicide and attempted homicide, according to authorities.
$20K reward for missing Native American woman: Humboldt County sheriff
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.
Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
Donna Rae Garff Marriott, matriarch of Marriott hotel family, dies at 90
Donna Rae Garff Marriott, the wife of Marriott International Executive Chairman Emeritus Bill Marriott Jr. and a longtime figure in the Marriott hotel family, has died at the age of 90, the company announced.
Donna Rae Garff Marriott, the wife of Marriott International Executive Chairman Emeritus Bill Marriott Jr. and a longtime figure in the Marriott hotel family, has died at the age of 90, the company announced.
Father charged in death of 4-month-old baby in Prince George's County
A Prince George’s County father is facing multiple murder and child abuse charges in connection with the death of his 4-month-old son, police said.
A Prince George’s County father is facing multiple murder and child abuse charges in connection with the death of his 4-month-old son, police said.
Multiple campers destroyed in fast-moving fire at Patuxent Camp Sites in Calvert County
A fast-moving fire tore through part of the Patuxent Camp Sites in Calvert County Tuesday afternoon, destroying multiple campers and displacing several families.
A fast-moving fire tore through part of the Patuxent Camp Sites in Calvert County Tuesday afternoon, destroying multiple campers and displacing several families.
Fairfax County’s new meals tax starts in 2026. Here’s what diners, businesses should know
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.