Presidential Inauguration 2025: Planners balancing security and tradition

Planning a presidential inauguration is never easy, but this time around – given recent events – it might be harder than ever before.

We want to hear from you, 'The Take @ 2' premieres on FOX 5 DC

FOX 5 DC's newest show, “The Take @ 2", is a first-of-its-kind show where you, the viewer, drives the conversation. 

1.9 million Montgomery County, Prince George's County residents urged to conserve water

Nearly 2 million residents across Prince George's County and Montgomery County are being urged to conserve water as WSSC Water says there's been a significant increase in the number of water main breaks and leaks brought on by the frigid temperatures. 

California fires latest: 24 dead, 16 missing; strong winds returning

Wildfires burned for a sixth day Sunday in Los Angeles County as stronger Santa Ana winds returned. At least 24 people have died and 16 others are missing.

'The People's March': Thousands expected to attend anti-Trump rally in DC ahead of Inauguration Day

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. Saturday for “The People’s March⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. 

Montgomery County firefighter dies responding to house fire

A Montgomery County firefighter has died responding to a house fire in Prince George's County Saturday night. 

Officials fight against misinformation about SoCal wildfires

In addition to battling the Palisades and Eaton blazes, the California government is facing another firefight: one on misinformation. 

California fires latest: Palisades evacuations expand; 16 killed

At least 16 people have been killed now in the Palisades and Eaton fires, the two big ones devastating the Los Angeles area.

Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?

We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?

Karon Blake shooting: Former DC employee sentenced for killing teen

A former D.C. government employee was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for the shooting death of 13-year-old Karon Blake.

Prince George's County residents upset with road conditions following snow storm

Prince George's County Public Schools are back in session Friday after four days of closure, but classes began with a two-hour delay. The decision was made out of caution, as many neighborhood roads remain covered in ice.