ICE surge: People of Twin Cities honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.

Gas leak and sinkhole cause road closures in Germantown

A gas leak and sinkhole in Germantown prompted multiple road closures Thursday morning, slowing traffic across the area.

Drones spotted over DC base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns

Unidentified drones were spotted over Fort McNair, a Washington, D.C. military base where top officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth live, according to The Washington Post, raising new security concerns as tensions in the Middle East escalate.

DC Water to hold second town hall to discuss Potomac sewer collapse

Community concerns are growing after DC Water’s meeting with Maryland residents Wednesday night in Bethesda, where the utility faced frustration over January’s Potomac Interceptor collapse.

Prince George’s County targets illegal car rallies with new legislation

Prince George’s County is moving to tighten enforcement on illegal car rallies and street takeovers by introducing new legislation that would penalize not only drivers but also spectators who attend the events.

Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months

A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.

Maryland leaders push for improvements to foster care system after teen girl's death
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Maryland lawmakers are pushing for major changes to the state’s foster care system after a teen’s death exposed serious failures. It comes after a horrific tragedy where a 16-year-old girl, Kanaiyah Ward, took her own life while in state custody. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports. 

House panel advances bill to ban traffic cameras in DC
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On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee advanced a bill to ban traffic cameras across D.C. If passed, the bill would also end the city's no right on red rule. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has more.

DC Water holds public meeting to hear from residents on sewage spill response
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As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents. The agency is holding two public meetings in response to the recent efforts.

Montgomery County police searching for suspected Peeping Tom
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Montgomery County police are on the lookout for an alleged Peeping Tom. Investigators released surveillance footage of the suspect on Wednesday.

Maryland special education teacher recovering after being hit by car
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A special education teacher is recovering after being hit by a car in Montgomery County. He was struck while trying to help two people who were involved in an earlier crash. FOX 5's Shomari Stone spoke with the victim.