Pennsylvania official charged with sexual solicitation of a minor in Maryland

A supervisor in Montgomery County is facing several charges in Maryland after officials say he engaged in explicit online conversations with an undercover cop who posed as a 14-year-old boy.

Jayden Daniels ruled out; Mariota to start for Commanders vs. Falcons

Quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, meaning veteran Marcus Mariota will make his second start of the season for the Washington Commanders.

18-year-old charged in string of violent crimes across Montgomery County: police

An 18-year-old Maryland man has been charged in connection with a months-long spree of armed robberies, assaults, and other violent crimes across Montgomery County, police said.

Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records

Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.

Miyares report alleges misconduct, violations by Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has released an investigative report alleging misconduct, constitutional violations, and systemic failures within the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office under Steve Descano.

Mass layoffs threaten federal workers as shutdown looms

A potential government shutdown is casting a shadow over Capitol Hill, with lawmakers clashing over funding and the White House warning federal agencies to brace for possible layoffs.

Mother speaks out about FCPS Title IX locker room complaint: FOX 5 Exclusive

A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.

DC weather: Warm Friday ahead of cloudy, rainy weekend

A cold front in the Washington, D.C. area is expected to keep conditions across the region unsettled heading into what will be a cloudy and rainy weekend.

Suspect arrested in shooting that ended DC's homicide-free streak

The Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in the Southeast D.C. shooting that ended the city’s 12-day homicide-free streak last month.

Trump executive order enforces death penalty in Washington DC

Trump issued a new executive order Thursday calling for his administration to seek the death penalty for crimes in DC whenever possible.

Life-saving runway tech saves dozens in Virginia plane incident

A United flight from Dulles faced a close call after overshooting the runway at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, but a newly installed safety zone prevented disaster.

Title IX complaint filed against Fairfax County Schools over locker room policy

Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.

Driver killed in crash with police vehicle in Arlington County

A driver is dead after authorities say he crashed into a police vehicle that was involved in a traffic stop in Virginia.

Texas brothers federally charged in $8M cryptocurrency kidnapping in MN

Two Texas brothers are now facing federal charges for allegedly holding a Minnesota family hostage at gunpoint for hours and taking more than $8 million in cryptocurrency.

Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?

With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?

Montgomery County Council to review MCPS Student Code of Conduct

The Montgomery County Council’s Culture and Education Committee reviewed proposed updates to the Montgomery County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct on Thursday.