Amazon sending fleet of satellites to space in step to provide internet for customers
Amazon said its Project Kuiper will provide high-speed, low-latency internet to almost any location on Earth.
Maryland teacher sues school district for alleged racial discrimination
A Montgomery County Public Schools special education teacher is suing the school district for racial discrimination. He alleges he was unfairly demoted and transferred to a different school thirty miles away.
Thieves reportedly confess to stealing from Whole Foods out of spite for Jeff Bezos
'If a billionaire can steal from me, I can scrape a little off the top, too,' one man confessing to theft said.
Amazon planning to extend Prime Day 2025 to a four-day shopping event
Prime Day has been limited to two days since 2015.
Prince George's County bus driver accused of reckless driving that was caught on camera
A Prince George’s County school bus driver is facing allegations of reckless driving after exclusive video captured the driver crossing a double yellow line and speeding away. FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick says despite the video evidence, the driver remains employed, though it is unclear whether they are still operating a school bus.
DC considers banning use of cell phones during school day
The D.C. Council is reviewing a proposal to ban student use of cell phones, smartwatches, and gaming devices during the school day, aiming to reduce distractions, improve learning, and address social media-related issues.
Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say
Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.
DC house fire leaves 3 puppies dead and four residents displaced
A D.C. house fire displaced four residents, three puppies had to be resuscitated, and three puppies died.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
Trump vows to block FBI move to Maryland: 'Too far, too liberal'
President Donald Trump has declared his intent to block the planned relocation of the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland, dismissing the site as too far from Washington, D.C.
Son charged with killing father in Maryland home
Prince George's County police believe a Fort Washington dad was murdered by his own son on Friday.
2 Poolesville High School students develop app to help with school maintenance
Two Poolesville High School seniors have created an app that alerts the school staff to maintenance issues. They are already in talks with the Montgomery County Public School system for it to be adopted county wide.
Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book
A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.
Ceiling collapses during high school play in Maryland
Parents and students at a Montgomery County school are frustrated after a part of the ceiling falls during the opening weekend of the school's spring musical over the weekend.
Police officer assaulted in DC; search for suspect underway
Authorities are searching for a man accused of assaulting a Metropolitan Police Department officer in Southeast D.C. on Tuesday afternoon.
Thieves smash doors, rob restaurants in Prince George's County for only $100
Thieves smashed glass doors and windows at businesses at the Apollo Restaurant Row — a fairly new development in Camp Springs, Maryland.
Kids appear unimpressed about surprise trip to Disney World: 'I wanna go to Dad's work'
Two kids in New Jersey had an unexpectedly underwhelming reaction when their parents surprised them with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, as they were more excited about an alternative plan: joining their dad at work.
2 Prince George's County students die from flu
Two students in Prince George's County have died from the flu, the district confirmed to FOX 5 on Friday.
MCPS parents continue to push for more safety measures after gun incidents
Montgomery County Public Schools held a meeting Tuesday night to address concerns about students and gun safety. It comes after two separate gun-related incidents that put Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on lockdown last month.
Montgomery County parents petition for metal detectors in schools after gun incidents
Concerned parents are demanding action after two separate lockdowns within a two-week span at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. Both incidents involved teens bringing guns either into the school or near it and parents want to see new safety measures taken.