Hernando Co. commissioner paid women for sex, operated a brothel: Records

Nicholas Nicholson is a county commissioner in Hernando County. Now, according to his county's sheriff's office, he's also the purveyor of prostitution.

18-wheeler, several vehicles engulfed in flames after vehicle fire on North Freeway

An 18-wheeler exploded in flames Friday morning on I-45 near West Road and West Mount Houston. Five other vehicles are involved in the accident. The left lanes and HOV lanes have been shut down. Traffic in both directions have been shut down.

NJ gym manager fired over run-ins with black members

A gym in New Jersey has fired three of its employees after some black men were kicked out this week. LA Fitness has apologized. But that hasn't stopped the shock and outrage over how the men were treated.

Nassar victims file multiple lawsuits, including IFGA, USA Gymnastics, MSU

The first lawsuit against the International Federation of Gymnastics has now been filed in Houston by women who say they are victims of Larry Nassar.

Unique partnership between police and Georgia Power helps in crime fighting

Georgia Power is not usually a company one thinks of when it comes to fighting crime, but it has formed a unique partnership with the Brookhaven Police Department. Major Brandon Gurley said the police department has 44 License Plate Readers mounted on Georgia Power utility poles throughout the city.

Woman discovers hidden camera in Starbucks bathroom

A woman discovered a hidden recording device in a Starbucks bathroom Tuesday morning, according to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

No one injured in explosion, fire at Valero facility in Texas City

There are no injuries or deaths reported in an explosion and fire at a Valero industrial facility in Texas City. A shelter in place was ordered for Texas City residents but has since been canceled. Valero tells Texas City police that all staff members are accounted for.

GA officers searching for ‘waterhead' burglary suspect

Police in a coastal Georgia town are trying to contain their laughter as they search for a burglary suspect who used a not-so-subtle, yet hilarious, mask... if you want to call it that. 

City of Houston celebrates former First Lady Barbara Bush

Houston paid tribute to the life and legacy of former First Lady Barbara Bush on Thursday evening. The celebration encompassed everything Mrs. Bush loved and why everyone loved her.

WWII vet reunited with daughter for 97th birthday gift

It’s been a strange 96th year for Chet Lebrun. The World War II veteran survived Hurricane Irma, beat eviction, and got a new home, thanks to his neighbors.

Video: Burglars crash SUV into business, steal ATM

Dramatic video shows a smash-and-grab burglary of an ATM at a Roswell business early Sunday morning.

Pope Francis sends words of comfort to Bush family

From the leader of the world's billion plus Catholics came words of comfort for a grieving Bush family and the community that the iconic former first lady Barbara Bush claimed as her own.

Maryland girl says she warned school officials about 8-year-old classmate bringing gun to school

A young Maryland girl is speaking out to FOX 5 after she said she was the one who warned school officials about her 8-year-old classmate bringing a loaded handgun to school, leading to the young boy's arrest.

Feds raid apartment owned by Atlanta rapper, Ralo

It was a major raid in southwest Atlanta. FOX 5 News has learned the apartment complex belongs to Terrell Davis, an Atlanta rapper who goes by the name Ralo, was served Wednesday with a search warrant.