Nor’easter brings heavy rain and strong winds to DC region this weekend
A powerful Nor’easter is bringing soaking rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding up and down the East Coast this weekend. In the D.C. region, Saturday’s events should stay mostly on track with light showers and manageable winds — but conditions take a turn overnight.
'Family Matters' star Darius McCrary arrested at US-Mexico border on felony fugitive charges
"Family Matters" star Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
"Devastating blast" rips through Tennessee explosives plant; 18 people missing and feared dead
Crews in rural Tennessee are searching for victims after a large explosion at an explosives-manufacturing plant Friday morning. Multiple people are missing and feared dead.
Virginia governor race: Spanberger, Earle-Sears have tense face-off in debate
Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger faced off for their first and only planned debate Thursday night.
Weapon detection systems installed in Frederick County elementary schools
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) are installing weapon detection systems in nine schools this week.
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson cancels House votes for next week amid shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced on Friday that no votes will be held in the House next week.
Silver Spring man charged with burglary and attempted sexual assault
Montgomery County Police have arrested a man suspected of burglary and attempted sexual assault of an elderly woman at a senior living facility.
Government Shutdown 2025: Food, financial assistance for federal workers in DC, Maryland and Virginia
As the government shutdown drags on, many furloughed workers are left without a two-week paycheck and with concerns about how they will put food on the table and pay bills.
11-year-old girl struck, killed by school bus identified
A Montgomery County community is grieving after an 11-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus Thursday afternoon, just blocks from Earle B. Wood Middle School.
Nor’easter to bring DC region wet, windy conditions over the weekend
An early-season nor'easter is forming along the coast of the Carolinas inching its way up the east coast expecting to bring wet and windy weather to our area over the weekend.
Savannah Bananas Schedule 2026: Banana Ball comes back to Maryland and Virginia
Banana Ball is coming back to Maryland and Virginia in 2026!
Virginia Governor Debate: Candidates clash over shutdown, violent rhetoric
Virginia gubernatorial candidates, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger, squared off Thursday in their first and only gubernatorial debate that was a fiery exchange that turned combative from the opening question.
Virginia teen says FBI raided his Leesburg home days after manhole explosions
FOX 5 spoke with an 18-year-old who says his home was raided by police and the FBI as they investigated a possible connection with a series of manhole explosions in a northern Virginia neighborhood.
Government Shutdown 2025 Updates: Furloughed workers miss first paycheck
Friday marks day 10 of the federal government shutdown and the first day furloughed workers will go without a two-week paycheck.
Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release
The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.
DC weather: Cool, dry Friday before weekend storms
Sunshine and dry conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Friday ahead of a weekend storm system that’s expected to bring rain to the area.
School bus, tractor-trailer crash delays traffic on I-95 in Virginia
A crash involving a school bus and a tractor-trailer is causing delays on northbound I-95 just before Interstate 495 near Springfield.
Safety improvements planned for 'Ghost Highway' in Prince George’s County
Soon it will be safer to walk and bike along Indian Head Highway (Route 210) in Prince George’s County. A 2022 study found a critical need for safety improvements on the busy corridor.
Making history: VA poised to elect its first female governor
For the first time, Virginia is set to elect its first female governor. Virginia is one of 18 states that have never had a woman serve as governor, according to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP).