2 men shot near DC church holding a stop the violence campaign

A gun violence prevention event in northeast Washington was disrupted Monday by a double shooting that left two men injured near a local church.

Extreme Heat Watch, Heat Advisory issued as dangerous conditions grip the DMV

Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

1 dead after 2 alarm fire at DC high rise apartment

One person has died after a two‑alarm fire early Tuesday at a 10‑story high‑rise apartment building in southeast Washington.

Pit bull puppies stolen during DC burglary

Police are searching for eight pit bull puppies stolen during a burglary at a home in southeast Washington.

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Bowser details DC's Fourth of July public safety preparations

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city officials detailed the public safety preparations in place for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations and America’s 250th anniversary events.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

DC prepares for Fourth of July celebrations with fencing, safety measures and road closures

Washington, D.C. is just days away from Fourth of July festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary, and city leaders are finalizing preparations for the large‑scale events planned on the National Mall.

Tracking Metro’s summer 2026 Red Line closures

If you ride the Red Line, your morning commute could look very different this time next week.

What time is Washington DC's America 250 firework show?

Washington, D.C. is days away from celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with what officials say will be a record‑breaking fireworks show. Now, FOX 5 DC has learned the scheduled start time has changed.

WATCH: Driver rescued after vehicle crashes into Fairfax County pond

Authorities in Fairfax County rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking vehicle after it crashed into a pond Sunday afternoon, officials said.