2 dead from electrocution in Camp Springs, Maryland

Two cousins are dead after an apparent electrocution at a church in Prince George’s County.

Earthquake shakes central Virginia

Residents across central Virginia were rattled by a 2.8 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, FOX Weather reports. 

Initiative 82: Bowser calls for repeal of controversial DC ballot measure

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to repeal Initiative 82, the voter-approved measure that gradually increases the minimum wage for tipped workers to match that of non-tipped employees.

Maryland golfer wins $1 million on lottery scratch-off

A Maryland man scored a $1 million lottery prize after purchasing a lucky scratch-off ticket following a round of golf.

Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline

Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.

Dashcam footage shows shocking 'road rage' hit-and-run on motorcyclist

Police in Oregon shared shocking dashcam video that shows a driver swerving into a motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and skid across the highway.

Fairfax County police searching for man suspected in string of restaurant break-ins

Fairfax County police are looking for a suspect behind a string of recent restaurant break-ins. FOX 5 obtained exclusive surveillance video of one of the incidents.

Pentagon suspends military helicopter flight operations near DCA following near-misses

The Pentagon is suspending all of its helicopters from flying near Reagan National Airport. It comes after a recent safety incident where an Army helicopter caused two commercial flights to abort their landings.

18-year-old shot, killed by Spotsylvania County homeowner while reportedly trying to break-in

Authorities in Spotslyvania County say they're still deciding whether to charge a Fredericksburg-area homeowner in the fatal weekend shooting of a teenager. Investigators say the 18-year-old was one of three teens breaking into the man's house. 

Here are the best and worst states to be a police officer

A new WalletHub ranking reveals the best and worst states to be a police officer in 2025, evaluating pay, safety, training, and job protections across all 50 states and DC.

Montgomery County volunteer fire department at risk of closing due to budget cuts

A Montgomery County volunteer fire department is sounding the alarm, saying cuts to their station could cause them to shut down and leave the community vulnerable.

Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Charges dropped for man suspected in 4-year-old's attempted abduction

Charges have been dropped against a Honduran illegal immigrant who was accused of trying to abduct a four-year-old girl nearly two years ago. 

FULL VIDEO: 2027 NFL Draft will be in Washington, DC
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President Donald Trump alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held a press conference announcing that the 2027 NFL Draft will be in Washington, DC.

Trump announces 2027 NFL Draft headed to Washington, DC

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon.