Federal government to end paper checks for most payments by Sept. 30, Treasury says
The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
DC weather: PM scattered showers, thunderstorms Friday as humidity continues
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
Zip Trip 2025 heads to Stafford!
The FOX 5 2025 Zip Trip season is making its way to Stafford for a Friday full of community fun!
The FOX 5 2025 Zip Trip season is making its way to Stafford for a Friday full of community fun!
DC public schools calendar: Key dates and information for 2025-26
The first day of school is less than two weeks away in Washington D.C., which means it's time to get ready for the year ahead.
The first day of school is less than two weeks away in Washington D.C., which means it's time to get ready for the year ahead.
DC Attorney General rejects federal move to replace police chief amid Trump takeover
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
Texas man mysteriously disappears from Atlanta airport: search intensifies
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
Charles County community continues to mourn 4 children, 2 adults killed in house fire
A community continues to grieve after four children and two adults were killed in a massive house fire in Charles County.
A community continues to grieve after four children and two adults were killed in a massive house fire in Charles County.
Man who faked his own death found guilty of rape in Utah
A man who reportedly faked his own death then fled to Europe to avoid rape charges was convicted of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend in Utah.
A man who reportedly faked his own death then fled to Europe to avoid rape charges was convicted of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend in Utah.
DC Mayor Bowser picks up daughter in Martha's Vineyard while city is under federal control
Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC.
Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC.
Horse rescued after falling into pit in Baltimore County
Fire crews in Baltimore County and Howard County worked together Thursday morning to rescue a horse that fell into an underground pit.
Fire crews in Baltimore County and Howard County worked together Thursday morning to rescue a horse that fell into an underground pit.
Two arrested in Woodbridge on felony child endangerment, drug charges
Two people are facing felony charges after police say they found suspected illegal narcotics within reach of three young children during a traffic stop early Thursday morning.
Two people are facing felony charges after police say they found suspected illegal narcotics within reach of three young children during a traffic stop early Thursday morning.
‘CIA operative’ romance scammer dies after jumping from high-rise, fleeing arrest warrant
A man who jumped to his death last week was fleeing arrest over charges related to romance scams, in which he manipulated multiple women he met on online dating websites out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to court documents.
A man who jumped to his death last week was fleeing arrest over charges related to romance scams, in which he manipulated multiple women he met on online dating websites out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to court documents.
DC homeless encampment cleared as Trump pushes to extend federal control
City crews cleared a homeless encampment Thursday between the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial, as concerns mount over President Donald Trump’s push to extend federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police department beyond the legal 30-day limit.
City crews cleared a homeless encampment Thursday between the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial, as concerns mount over President Donald Trump’s push to extend federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police department beyond the legal 30-day limit.
No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car
Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.
Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.
DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Police arrest 4 for stealing $4K of household goods, car care items, jewelry & more
Patrol officers in Charles County arrested four suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise during an alleged shoplifting operation at a business on Western Parkway.
Patrol officers in Charles County arrested four suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise during an alleged shoplifting operation at a business on Western Parkway.
Virginia Beach aims to remove 'vulgar' t-shirt, booty-shorts displays from storefronts
The Virginia Beach City Council has approved a resolution requesting that Oceanfront shops voluntarily remove vulgar clothing and other risqué merchandise from their storefronts.
The Virginia Beach City Council has approved a resolution requesting that Oceanfront shops voluntarily remove vulgar clothing and other risqué merchandise from their storefronts.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles introduces resolution to extend Trump's DC police takeover
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has crafted a resolution to extend the federal police takeover of Washington, D.C.
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has crafted a resolution to extend the federal police takeover of Washington, D.C.