School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Thursday, February 20
Some schools, government, and court districts in the Washington, D.C. region are closed or have delayed their opening times on Thursday, February 20, due to the latest round of winter weather.
Some schools, government, and court districts in the Washington, D.C. region are closed or have delayed their opening times on Thursday, February 20, due to the latest round of winter weather.
Maryland woman accused of killing, dismembering mother sentenced to life in prison
A Maryland woman has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after she was found guilty on all counts, including first-degree murder, in the death of her 71-year-old mother.
A Maryland woman has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after she was found guilty on all counts, including first-degree murder, in the death of her 71-year-old mother.
7 kids, ages 5 to 14, wanted for robbery near Pentagon City Mall: police
Arlington police say they’re searching for seven kids — one reportedly as young as five years old — allegedly involved in a robbery near Pentagon City Mall.
Arlington police say they’re searching for seven kids — one reportedly as young as five years old — allegedly involved in a robbery near Pentagon City Mall.
DC restaurant owner arrested for illegal alcohol sales says he's 'been targeted'
A D.C. restaurant owner has been arrested for alleged illegal alcohol sales. The charge comes after years of violence tied to the restaurant, including shootings and assaults, according to police.
A D.C. restaurant owner has been arrested for alleged illegal alcohol sales. The charge comes after years of violence tied to the restaurant, including shootings and assaults, according to police.
Unemployment claims up in DC, VA as Trump administration lays off more federal workers
As President Donald Trump continues to make unprecedented layoffs across the federal government, unemployment is expected to rise significantly in the DMV. Just four weeks into Trump’s crusade to cut federal employees, one analyst tells FOX 5 that this may just be the first wave of increasing unemployment in the region.
As President Donald Trump continues to make unprecedented layoffs across the federal government, unemployment is expected to rise significantly in the DMV. Just four weeks into Trump’s crusade to cut federal employees, one analyst tells FOX 5 that this may just be the first wave of increasing unemployment in the region.
'Hopp' on the newest DC scooter operator
Hopp, is a new shared scooter company that recently launched its first U.S. branch in D.C., releasing over 700 high-tech standing scooters on city streets.
Hopp, is a new shared scooter company that recently launched its first U.S. branch in D.C., releasing over 700 high-tech standing scooters on city streets.
Houston-area students arrested for plotting mass casualty attack against Memorial High School
Two students are now in custody after authorities identified them as being in the planning stages of a mass casualty attack against Memorial High School.
Two students are now in custody after authorities identified them as being in the planning stages of a mass casualty attack against Memorial High School.
WATCH: Fight ends with shots fired near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
A brawl near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School led to reports of gunfire Wednesday morning, triggering a lockdown as police responded to the scene.
A brawl near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School led to reports of gunfire Wednesday morning, triggering a lockdown as police responded to the scene.
Witnesses question use of force in deadly DC Police shooting
Three D.C. police officers are on paid leave following two separate officer-involved shootings Tuesday along Georgia Avenue in Northwest, one of which resulted in a man’s death.
Three D.C. police officers are on paid leave following two separate officer-involved shootings Tuesday along Georgia Avenue in Northwest, one of which resulted in a man’s death.
Suspect accused of lurking in women's locker room, says they identify as a transgender woman
Fairfax County police body worn camera video has been released displaying an encounter with a registered sex offender accused of lurking in a woman's locker room at a recreation center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Fairfax County police body worn camera video has been released displaying an encounter with a registered sex offender accused of lurking in a woman's locker room at a recreation center in Fairfax, Virginia.
DMV residents see utility bills spike as bitter cold grips region
With persistent cold weather plaguing the D.C. region, many residents have been experiencing sticker shock when looking at their energy bills.
With persistent cold weather plaguing the D.C. region, many residents have been experiencing sticker shock when looking at their energy bills.
Maryland legislature once again considering sale of beer, wine in grocery stores
The Maryland legislature is once again revisiting an idea that has been brought up a number of times in session: Should the state allow beer and wine sales in grocery stores?
The Maryland legislature is once again revisiting an idea that has been brought up a number of times in session: Should the state allow beer and wine sales in grocery stores?
Missouri man, 86, dies days after pleading guilty in shooting of Ralph Yarl
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl in 2023, has died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl in 2023, has died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
DC police investigate 2 officer-involved shootings amid continued violence
After a violent weekend in the District, crime continues into the workweek, with D.C. police investigating more shootings, two of which involved police officers, with one turning deadly.
After a violent weekend in the District, crime continues into the workweek, with D.C. police investigating more shootings, two of which involved police officers, with one turning deadly.
Prince George's: New bill could change public safety drug test requirements
Councilmember Krystal Oriadha introduced a bill in Prince George's County that would prohibit the county's police, sheriff and fire departments from automatically axing certain candidates solely based on testing positive for cannabis or marijuana during the application process. The bill is: CB-016-2025.
Councilmember Krystal Oriadha introduced a bill in Prince George's County that would prohibit the county's police, sheriff and fire departments from automatically axing certain candidates solely based on testing positive for cannabis or marijuana during the application process. The bill is: CB-016-2025.
DC snow forecast: Chance for on-and-off snow showers amid bitter cold temperatures
The Washington, D.C. region could see some snow on Wednesday amid bitter cold temperatures that will likely stay below freezing.
The Washington, D.C. region could see some snow on Wednesday amid bitter cold temperatures that will likely stay below freezing.
Parents demand answers after Virginia athletic director's arrest for sending nude photos to minor
Parents in Winchester are demanding answers from Frederick County school officials after an athletic director was arrested for allegedly sending nude photos to a minor.
Parents in Winchester are demanding answers from Frederick County school officials after an athletic director was arrested for allegedly sending nude photos to a minor.
Century-old graffiti under Lincoln Memorial may depict silent-film star Theda Bara
A profile sketch of a woman with curly hair, dark makeup, and smoking a cigarette scrawled on concrete in the undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial could be that of silent-film star Theda Bara, according to a Washington Post report.
A profile sketch of a woman with curly hair, dark makeup, and smoking a cigarette scrawled on concrete in the undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial could be that of silent-film star Theda Bara, according to a Washington Post report.