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Brookside Gardens plead for visitors to stop stealing exotic fruits

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Josh Rosenthal

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Some Montgomery County residents are furious after a string of exotic fruit thefts. What we know: Someone stole exotic fruit from the conservatory at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, officials said. They added that the thefts occurred beginning in late March and throughout the month of April, and that they believe multiple people are responsible. Cacao and papaya trees were targeted.
Trump/Musk feud continues; Abrego-Garcia back on U.S. soil

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Jim Lokay

While the news cycle was consumed with the public spat between President Trump and Elon Musk, the man mistakenly deported by the Trump administration was returned to the United States on Friday after a grand jury indictment. Kilmar Abrego-Garcia was charged in connection with a 2022 traffic stop where federal prosecutors allege he was involved in human smuggling. Jim gets reaction from Dr. Allison Gill of the Daily Beans podcast on "The Final 5." Posted June 6, 2025 11:45pm EDT Top Videos
What the Trump/Musk feud says about our political process

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Jim Lokay

Democratic strategist Kevin Walling and Republican political commentator Christopher Johnson join "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to talk about what President Trump's public spat with Elon Musk will do to his agenda, the "Big Beautiful Bill," and what the reaction to it all says about the state of the nation's body politic. Posted June 6, 2025 11:48pm EDT
Capitol Hill reacts to Trump/Musk feud

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Jim Lokay

The explosive conflict between President Trump and Elon Musk is reverberating on Capitol Hill, where the fate of the President's "Big Beautiful Bill" remains in flux. Jim Lokay discusses the feud with NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson, plus how Musk's fortune could factor into next year's midterm elections. Posted June 6, 2025 9:36pm EDT
Why is Dupont Circle important to DC's LGBTQ community? A look back

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Elissa Salamy

Rainbow History Project takes over Freedom Plaza A visit to Freedom Plaza right now will take you on a walk through history. To celebrate their 25th anniversary and D.C. hosting World Pride, the Rainbow History Project has a new exhibit there. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is there to show us.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia reportedly on his way back to US

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Elissa Salamy

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wife asks Trump, Bukele to 'stop playing political games' The latest in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case after being mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Plus, DOJ drops charges against alleged MS-13 leader. And VA Rep. Suhas Subramanyan on what immigrants should do to keep themselves secure. WASHINGTON - Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, is reportedly on his way back to the United States to face criminal charges.
5 teens arrested in crash with multiple stolen vehicles

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Elissa Salamy

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A group of five teens were arrested and four stolen vehicles recovered after a crash in Montgomery County Tuesday evening. What we know: On Tuesday around 7:30 p.m., Montgomey County police responded to the intersection of Heathfield Drive and Parkland Drive after reports of a crash. Officers found three cars, empty and idling. The cars, one Kia and two Hyundais, were determined to be stolen.
DC public schools to ban cell phones

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Elissa Salamy

WASHINGTON - D.C. Public Schools announced Friday that students' cell phones will be banned in schools for next year. What we know: DCPS announced it will enforce a cell phone ban – meaning phones must be turned off and stored away during the school day. "While technology provides learning opportunities, there are significant challenges when it comes to cell phones being present in classrooms or readily accessible to students during the school day.
Photos released of moped rider in hit-and-run crash that left 10-year-old injured

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Elissa Salamy

WASHINGTON - A violent crash between a speeding moped and a push scooter has left a 10-year-old boy in the hospital. Now, D.C. Police have released images of the hit-and-run biker they say is responsible. The backstory: A 10-year-old child was injured in a reported hit-and-run in Northwest D.C. on Monday. Zaevion Smith, 10, was riding on a scooter with his sister earlier this week.
Dupont Circle park to close for Pride weekend after back and forth decisions

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Elissa Salamy

Dupont Circle closed for WorldPride Stephanie Ramirez breaks down the decision to close historic Dupont Circle for WorldPride weekend. WASHINGTON - Dupont Circle park will officially close, after all, following mixed messages throughout this week from D.C. officials, U.S Park Police and D.C. Police. Dupont Circle park, one of the largest symbols of DC's LGBTQ community, is closed from 5 a.m. Friday until around 6 p.m. on Sunday, per NPS Chief of Communications Mike Litterst.