2026 FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations are here! Check the full list
FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!
FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!
Maryland mail-in ballot counting begins after statewide errors
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
DC weather: Mostly sunny Monday with highs near 80 degrees
A mostly sunny Monday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees.
A mostly sunny Monday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees.
Prince George’s County firefighter paramedic dies after medical emergency following shift
A Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department firefighter‑paramedic has died after suffering a medical emergency shortly after completing his shift, officials said.
A Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department firefighter‑paramedic has died after suffering a medical emergency shortly after completing his shift, officials said.
Horse rescued after leg trapped on bridge at Patuxent River State Park
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews assisted in the rescue of a horse that became trapped after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews assisted in the rescue of a horse that became trapped after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park.
Small aircraft lands in Assawoman Bay after float detaches
A small aircraft made an emergency water landing in Assawoman Bay on Sunday afternoon after one of its stabilizing floats detached mid-flight, according to emergency officials.
A small aircraft made an emergency water landing in Assawoman Bay on Sunday afternoon after one of its stabilizing floats detached mid-flight, according to emergency officials.
Man stabbed at Montgomery County apartment complex; suspect not in custody
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Tanglewood apartments on Manchester Road.
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Tanglewood apartments on Manchester Road.
FOX 5 Zip Trip: LIVE from Bowie!
FOX 5 is bringing its Zip Trip summer tradition to Bowie, Maryland, highlighting the city’s unique blend of history, community pride and family-friendly attractions.
FOX 5 is bringing its Zip Trip summer tradition to Bowie, Maryland, highlighting the city’s unique blend of history, community pride and family-friendly attractions.
Families of Baltimore bridge collapse victims settle lawsuit with ship owners, drivers
The families of several of the victims of the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse have settled their lawsuit against the owners of MV Dali.
The families of several of the victims of the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse have settled their lawsuit against the owners of MV Dali.
DC weather: Rain moves out, mostly sunny Thursday with highs near 78 degrees
A dry and mostly sunny Thursday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 78 degrees.
A dry and mostly sunny Thursday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 78 degrees.
Maryland bank robbery suspect who made no effort to hide identity turns himself in
A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours after police released surveillance images, officials say.
A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours after police released surveillance images, officials say.
Maryland Department of Health reports first heat related death of 2026
The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.
The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.
First responders transported after ambulance crash in Prince George’s County
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.
Pepco customers push back against possible rate hike
Pepco customers in Maryland are pushing back against a proposed rate increase that could raise monthly power bills, as residents voiced their concerns during a public hearing Wednesday night.
Pepco customers in Maryland are pushing back against a proposed rate increase that could raise monthly power bills, as residents voiced their concerns during a public hearing Wednesday night.
Suspect walks into Forestville Truist Bank, stares into camera during robbery
Prince George’s County Police are seeking help identifying a bank robbery suspect who allegedly made little effort to hide his identity during a daytime theft at a Forestville bank.
Prince George’s County Police are seeking help identifying a bank robbery suspect who allegedly made little effort to hide his identity during a daytime theft at a Forestville bank.
Maryland sheriffs sue over law limiting cooperation with ICE
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
DC weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten DMV Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.
Harbor Splash returns in 2026 with pop up swims in Baltimore’s harbor
Baltimore’s harbor in Fells Point will host this year’s Harbor Splash as groups of swimmers take the plunge in a series of pop‑up events.
Baltimore’s harbor in Fells Point will host this year’s Harbor Splash as groups of swimmers take the plunge in a series of pop‑up events.
Passengers evacuate safely after double decker charter bus catches fire near Hagerstown
More than 60 passengers aboard a double‑decker charter bus were able to evacuate safely after the vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning near the Interstate 70/81 interchange.
More than 60 passengers aboard a double‑decker charter bus were able to evacuate safely after the vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning near the Interstate 70/81 interchange.
No HazMat threat after vehicle hits liquid oxygen tank at Prince George’s care facility
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.