Another disturbance will swing through New England this evening, and that could set off an additional shower or thunderstorm. The first full day of summer will actually feel like it! Highs on Monday will be in the low to mid 80s under mostly to partly sunny skies. More>>
A 7-year-old boy who was shot last month in Dorchester while riding his bike is now an honorary member of the police force, after a ceremony celebrating him on Sunday. Police are still looking for the person who shot him. More>>
New York State Police are investigating a possible sighting of the two convicted killers who escaped from an upstate New York prison two weeks ago.More>>
Police are investigating a stabbing at Cambridge Street and Linden Street in Allston. A man was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries just before 9 p.m. More>>
Sunday, June 21 2015 7:42 AM EDT2015-06-21 11:42:28 GMT
How much do you know about Father's Day? Test your knowledge of the holiday with these five questions. Don't forget to tell us how you did in the comments below!
How much do you know about Father's Day? Test your knowledge of the holiday with these five questions. Don't forget to tell us how you did in the comments below!
Sunday, June 21 2015 7:28 AM EDT2015-06-21 11:28:34 GMT
One thousand miles from the church in Charleston where nine people were killed, congregations across Massachusetts held vigils in honor of the victims.
One thousand miles from the church in Charleston where nine people were killed, congregations across Massachusetts held vigils in honor of the victims.
Saturday, June 20 2015 6:47 PM EDT2015-06-20 22:47:25 GMT
Max Scherzer pitched a no-hitter Saturday, losing his perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning when he hit a batter in the Washington Nationals' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Max Scherzer pitched a no-hitter Saturday, losing his perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning when he hit a batter in the Washington Nationals' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Saturday, June 20 2015 5:23 PM EDT2015-06-20 21:23:22 GMT
(AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
A man from Miami-Dade County was arrested Tuesday after he was caught by detectives for advertising “top shelf” marijuana on Craigslist, KeysInfoNet reports.
A man from Miami-Dade County was arrested Tuesday after he was caught by detectives for advertising “top shelf” marijuana on Craigslist, KeysInfoNet reports.
Saturday, June 20 2015 4:04 PM EDT2015-06-20 20:04:44 GMT
Nearly two-dozen people have been arrested in Lawrence connected to what police are calling a major heroin ring. According to police those arrested range in age from 17 to 59 years old.
Nearly two-dozen people have been arrested in Lawrence connected to what police are calling a major heroin ring. According to police those arrested range in age from 17 to 59 years old.
Saturday, June 20 2015 3:10 PM EDT2015-06-20 19:10:27 GMT
A federal law enforcement official says the FBI is looking into a website that appears to have photos of the Charleston church shooting suspect holding a Confederate flag along with a racist rant.
A federal law enforcement official says the FBI is looking into a website that appears to have photos of the Charleston church shooting suspect holding a Confederate flag along with a racist rant.
Saturday, June 20 2015 1:39 PM EDT2015-06-20 17:39:42 GMT
A wife and mother surprised her husband with a superhero photo shoot, featuring her son as Robin, her husband in a Batman suit and herself as a damsel in distress.
A wife and mother surprised her husband with a superhero photo shoot, featuring her son as Robin, her husband in a Batman suit and herself as a damsel in distress.
Saturday, June 20 2015 12:52 PM EDT2015-06-20 16:52:28 GMT
Former Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis is among the new appointments to the American Gaming Association's national advisory board on illegal gambling.
Former Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis is among the new appointments to the American Gaming Association's national advisory board on illegal gambling.
Saturday, June 20 2015 12:41 PM EDT2015-06-20 16:41:15 GMT
A group of Australian trick shot guys set a new Guinness World Record after hurling a basketball off a dam in Tasmania and making a basket 415 feet below.
A group of Australian trick shot guys set a new Guinness World Record after hurling a basketball off a dam in Tasmania and making a basket 415 feet below.
Saturday, June 20 2015 11:39 AM EDT2015-06-20 15:39:08 GMT
Usaamah Rahim
The family of the terror suspect shot by police, Usaamah Rahim, released a statement on Friday calling for an investigation into the law enforcement officials that attempted to arrest Rahim.
The family of the terror suspect shot by police, Usaamah Rahim, released a statement on Friday calling for an investigation into the law enforcement officials that attempted to arrest Rahim.
Saturday, June 20 2015 10:30 AM EDT2015-06-20 14:30:13 GMT
BOSTON (AP) - Organizers of Boston's Olympic bid have promised a statewide vote on whether to host the 2024 Summer Games. But unanswered questions remain about the referendum process.
BOSTON (AP) - Organizers of Boston's Olympic bid have promised a statewide vote on whether to host the 2024 Summer Games. But unanswered questions remain about the referendum process.
Friday, June 19 2015 10:34 PM EDT2015-06-20 02:34:49 GMT
The chief prosecutor in Charleston County wants to talk to the families and review the evidence before making any decision on whether to seek the death penalty against a man charged with killing nine people at a Bible study inside a Charleston church.
The chief prosecutor in Charleston County wants to talk to the families and review the evidence before making any decision on whether to seek the death penalty against a man charged with killing nine people at a Bible study inside a Charleston church.
Friday, June 19 2015 9:27 PM EDT2015-06-20 01:27:05 GMT
Gov. Charlie Baker has issued a one-time, temporary waiver aimed at helping the state's first marijuana dispensary begin selling pot for medicinal purposes.
Gov. Charlie Baker has issued a one-time, temporary waiver aimed at helping the state's first marijuana dispensary begin selling pot for medicinal purposes.
Friday, June 19 2015 9:06 PM EDT2015-06-20 01:06:33 GMT
New court documents obtained by FOX25 reveal what possessions the government wants to seize from Boston Marathon bomber Dhzokhar Tsarnaev as part of his penalty for his crimes.
New court documents obtained by FOX25 reveal what possessions the government wants to seize from Boston Marathon bomber Dhzokhar Tsarnaev as part of his penalty for his crimes.
Friday, June 19 2015 6:44 PM EDT2015-06-19 22:44:31 GMT
An extraordinarily moving moment was captured at the memorial for Charleston shooting victims on Friday morning. During the FOX25 Morning News, our cameras captured Don Oswalt placing a "Boston Strong" shirt at the church.
An extraordinarily moving moment was captured at the memorial for Charleston shooting victims on Friday morning. During the FOX25 Morning News, our cameras captured Don Oswalt placing a "Boston Strong" shirt at the church.
Friday, June 19 2015 6:43 PM EDT2015-06-19 22:43:21 GMT
Officials searched for a possibly armed man in the woods around Washington Street on Friday.Police said they were searching for a while man in his later 20s who was last seen on Friday morning wearing blue jeans with a gray/black sweatshirt.
Officials searched for a possibly armed man in the woods around Washington Street on Friday.Police said they were searching for a while man in his later 20s who was last seen on Friday morning wearing blue jeans with a gray/black sweatshirt.
Friday, June 19 2015 5:54 PM EDT2015-06-19 21:54:58 GMT
The man alleged to be involved in a shooting that left nine people dead at a historic black church in South Carolina Wednesday has confessed to police. Dylann Roof was charged with nine counts of murder and weapon possession.
The man alleged to be involved in a shooting that left nine people dead at a historic black church in South Carolina Wednesday has confessed to police. Dylann Roof was charged with nine counts of murder and weapon possession.
Friday, June 19 2015 5:14 PM EDT2015-06-19 21:14:56 GMT
A serious accident on Route 93 North in Canton near exit 2 closed two NB lanes and all SB lanes on Friday morning. One adult and one child were extricated from the vehicle.
A serious accident on Route 93 North in Canton near exit 2 closed two NB lanes and all SB lanes on Friday morning. One adult and one child were extricated from the vehicle.
Friday, June 19 2015 7:09 AM EDT2015-06-19 11:09:10 GMT
Author Dennis Lehane has stepped down from the Boston Public Library's Board of Trustees, but it has nothing to do with the recent disappearance of two valuable pieces of art.
Author Dennis Lehane has stepped down from the Boston Public Library's Board of Trustees, but it has nothing to do with the recent disappearance of two valuable pieces of art.
Friday, June 19 2015 7:06 AM EDT2015-06-19 11:06:25 GMT
Jonathan Dos Santos
A 16-year-old who was shot five times and killed while he was out riding his bike has been laid to rest. Hundreds of mourners gathered at St. Peter's Church Thursday for the funeral mass of Jonathan Dos Santos, of Dorchester.
A 16-year-old who was shot five times and killed while he was out riding his bike has been laid to rest. Hundreds of mourners gathered at St. Peter's Church Thursday for the funeral mass of Jonathan Dos Santos, of Dorchester.
Thursday, June 18 2015 10:40 PM EDT2015-06-19 02:40:58 GMT
Authorities began surveillance on the Elysium Spa, Boakang Body Works and Magic Touch Spa in August. As a result of the investigation, ten people face charges of sex trafficking, maintaining a house of prostitution, sexual conduct for a fee and possession of child pornography.
Authorities began surveillance on the Elysium Spa, Boakang Body Works and Magic Touch Spa in August. As a result of the investigation, ten people face charges of sex trafficking, maintaining a house of prostitution, sexual conduct for a fee and possession of child pornography.
Thursday, June 18 2015 9:54 PM EDT2015-06-19 01:54:31 GMT
In less than a week, the first slots parlor in Massachusetts opens its doors, marketing itself the only gaming casino in the state at the moment.It marks the beginning of the casino rollout, after Beacon Hill passed a statewide casino law that was also publicly approved, through a referendum.
In less than a week, the first slots parlor in Massachusetts opens its doors, marketing itself the only gaming casino in the state at the moment.It marks the beginning of the casino rollout, after Beacon Hill passed a statewide casino law that was also publicly approved, through a referendum.
Thursday, June 18 2015 9:31 PM EDT2015-06-19 01:31:48 GMT
There was heightened sensitivity and heightened security at a vigil Thursday evening in Boston to honor the victims of the South Carolina church shooting.
There was heightened sensitivity and heightened security at a vigil Thursday evening in Boston to honor the victims of the South Carolina church shooting.
Thursday, June 18 2015 9:15 PM EDT2015-06-19 01:15:05 GMT
Forty-eight leaders, members and associates of the Boston Columbia Point Dawgs with face drug trafficking and firearms charges following an overnight sweep.
Forty-eight leaders, members and associates of the Boston Columbia Point Dawgs will face drug trafficking and firearms charges following a sweep early Thursday morning.
Thursday, June 18 2015 9:00 PM EDT2015-06-19 01:00:41 GMT
Tywanza Sanders, 26, the youngest of the nine people killed by a gunman during a bible study class at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Wednesday night, posted a Snapchat just before the attack.
Tywanza Sanders, 26, the youngest of the nine people killed by a gunman during a bible study class at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Wednesday night, posted a Snapchat just before the attack.
Thursday, June 18 2015 8:44 PM EDT2015-06-19 00:44:03 GMT
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has apologized for comments he made saying South Carolina residents "can make their own call" about flying the Confederate flag outside their state capitol.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has apologized for comments he made saying South Carolina residents "can make their own call" about flying the Confederate flag outside their state capitol.
Thursday, June 18 2015 7:41 PM EDT2015-06-18 23:41:59 GMT
A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted two men on charges they conspired to help the Islamic State group by plotting with a Boston terror suspect to kill U.S. citizens to support the group's objectives.
A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted two men on charges they conspired to help the Islamic State group by plotting with a Boston terror suspect to kill U.S. citizens to support the group's objectives.
Thursday, June 18 2015 5:25 PM EDT2015-06-18 21:25:15 GMT
A friend who had dinner with the Boston Marathon bombers hours after the attack was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release.
A friend who had dinner with the Boston Marathon bombers hours after the attack was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release.
Thursday, June 18 2015 9:21 AM EDT2015-06-18 13:21:57 GMT
One person was seriously injured in a plane crash in Laconia, NH on Thursday. An elderly passenger had to be cut out of the small plane, which crashed in the area of Hadley Road.
One person was seriously injured in a plane crash in Laconia, NH on Thursday. An elderly passenger had to be cut out of the small plane, which crashed in the area of Hadley Road.
Thursday, June 18 2015 8:26 AM EDT2015-06-18 12:26:30 GMT
Nine people were killed when a white man opened fireat a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday. Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Nine people were killed when a white man opened fireat a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday. Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Thursday, June 18 2015 6:42 AM EDT2015-06-18 10:42:51 GMT
Although the National Hurricane Center is NOT tracking Bill, the Weather Prediction Center is! Bill is currently a tropical depression with winds dropping to 25 mph with the 5 AM update.
Although the National Hurricane Center is NOT tracking Bill, the Weather Prediction Center is! Bill is currently a tropical depression with winds dropping to 25 mph with the 5 AM update.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 10:49 PM EDT2015-06-18 02:49:00 GMT
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after he was pulled from a pool at a summer camp in Acton. The camp just opened this week and, according to the Acton Board of Health, was not licensed. The camp disputes that claim.
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after he was pulled from a pool at a summer camp in Acton. The camp just opened this week and, according to the Acton Board of Health, was not licensed. The camp disputes that claim.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 10:30 PM EDT2015-06-18 02:30:12 GMT
Money raised by students is allegedly being abused by their teachers and others. The Spencer school committee chair says an account says an account meant for student activities was being used as a slush fund, and FOX25 has learned it's not the first time in the school district.
Money raised by students is allegedly being abused by their teachers and others. The Spencer school committee chair says an account says an account meant for student activities was being used as a slush fund, and FOX25 has learned it's not the first time in the school district.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 10:06 PM EDT2015-06-18 02:06:57 GMT
A military jury has found a Marine sergeant guilty of murder in the retrial of a major Iraq war-crimes case involving the 2006 killing of a retired Iraqi policeman.
A military jury has found a Marine sergeant guilty of murder in the retrial of a major Iraq war-crimes case involving the 2006 killing of a retired Iraqi policeman.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 8:19 PM EDT2015-06-18 00:19:41 GMT
In the red? The company that runs the commuter rail is operating at a deficit of several million dollars and as FOX25's Sharman Sacchetti found, it's on track to lose more this year as well.
In the red? The company that runs the commuter rail is operating at a deficit of several million dollars and as FOX25's Sharman Sacchetti found, it's on track to lose more this year as well.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 7:12 PM EDT2015-06-17 23:12:55 GMT
One person has died following a violent crash on Route 28. Just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police tweeted that they had closed the highway between Hampshire Street and Salem Ford as they worked to clear the crash scene.
One person has died following a violent crash on Route 28. Just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police tweeted that they had closed the highway between Hampshire Street and Salem Ford as they worked to clear the crash scene.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 4:45 PM EDT2015-06-17 20:45:15 GMT
A time capsule originally dating to 1795 has been returned to the granite cornerstone of the Massachusetts Statehouse for a future generation to discover.
A time capsule originally dating to 1795 has been returned to the granite cornerstone of the Massachusetts Statehouse for a future generation to discover.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 1:32 PM EDT2015-06-17 17:32:14 GMT
ATT Mobility LLC has been hit with a $100 million fine for offering consumers "unlimited" data, but then slowing their Internet speeds after they hit a certain amount.
ATT Mobility LLC has been hit with a $100 million fine for offering consumers "unlimited" data, but then slowing their Internet speeds after they hit a certain amount.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 1:00 PM EDT2015-06-17 17:00:47 GMT
New York State Police say there's no "hard evidence" that indicates two murderers who escaped from a maximum-security prison have managed to get out of the area.
New York State Police say there's no "hard evidence" that indicates two murderers who escaped from a maximum-security prison have managed to get out of the area.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 11:51 AM EDT2015-06-17 15:51:47 GMT
Organizers of Boston's plan to host the 2024 Summer Olympics are proposing holding beach volleyball events in Quincy, the city directly south of Boston.
Organizers of Boston's plan to host the 2024 Summer Olympics are proposing holding beach volleyball events in Quincy, the city directly south of Boston.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 11:26 AM EDT2015-06-17 15:26:58 GMT
Security cameras at Tobey Hospital recently caught a pair of fox pups playing on the helipad. Watch the video above to see the curious critters run, jump and attempt to dig!
Security cameras at Tobey Hospital recently caught a pair of fox pups playing on the helipad. Watch the video above to see the curious critters run, jump and attempt to dig!
Tuesday, June 16 2015 11:06 PM EDT2015-06-17 03:06:34 GMT
It happened again on May 30, at almost 3 a.m., in a parking lot just off Warrenton Street. Gunshots broke out, as a man was shot in the back. The remains unsolved.
It happened again on May 30, at almost 3 a.m., in a parking lot just off Warrenton Street. Gunshots broke out, as a man was shot in the back. The remains unsolved.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 10:34 PM EDT2015-06-17 02:34:55 GMT
A Peabody man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his longtime girlfriend Tuesday morning. A judge ordered him held without bail.
A Peabody man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his longtime girlfriend Tuesday morning. A judge ordered him held without bail.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 3:38 PM EDT2015-06-16 19:38:25 GMT
A groomsman in a wedding was rear-ended Saturday afternoon as he and his date drove to the ceremony. The crash threatened to make the man late for the wedding, but the fire department went above and beyond to help.
A groomsman in a wedding was rear-ended Saturday afternoon as he and his date drove to the ceremony. The crash threatened to make the man late for the wedding, but the fire department went above and beyond to help.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 2:47 PM EDT2015-06-16 18:47:46 GMT
Inside a burning Florida home investigators say they found a bowling ball filled with gunpowder connected to long rope used as a wick, like something straight out of a cartoon ready to explode.
Inside a burning Florida home investigators say they found a bowling ball filled with gunpowder connected to long rope used as a wick, like something straight out of a cartoon ready to explode.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 2:43 PM EDT2015-06-16 18:43:16 GMT
Certain brands of frosting, buttermilk biscuits, pie and popcorn will have to come off store shelves within three years. The FDA plans to ban foods with artificial trans fats by June 18, 2018.
Certain brands of frosting, buttermilk biscuits, pie and popcorn will have to come off store shelves within three years. The FDA plans to ban foods with artificial trans fats by June 18, 2018.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 2:10 PM EDT2015-06-16 18:10:44 GMT
The Donald is running for president.Real-estate mogul and reality-television star Donald Trump said Tuesday he will seek the Republican nomination for president.
The Donald is running for president.Real-estate mogul and reality-television star Donald Trump said Tuesday he will seek the Republican nomination for president.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 10:50 AM EDT2015-06-16 14:50:14 GMT
We've all seen pictures or video of mishaps happening to people texting as they walk. A Utah Valley University thinks they have a way to slow the problem.
We've all seen pictures or video of mishaps happening to people texting as they walk. A Utah Valley University thinks they have a way to slow the problem.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 8:34 AM EDT2015-06-16 12:34:28 GMT
After their original wedding plans fell through, Taylor Swift superfans Katy Harris and her fiance, Chris Eisenmann,decided to tie the knot in the parking lot outside the pop star's concert Friday.
After their original wedding plans fell through, Taylor Swift superfans Katy Harris and her fiance, Chris Eisenmann,decided to tie the knot in the parking lot outside the pop star's concert Friday.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 8:03 AM EDT2015-06-16 12:03:51 GMT
Tropical Storm Bill is expected to make landfall in eastern Texas this morning and weaken as it pushes into south central Texas this afternoon. Landfall is estimated between 7-8 AM near Matagorda Bay.
Tropical Storm Bill is expected to make landfall in eastern Texas this morning and weaken as it pushes into south central Texas this afternoon. Landfall is estimated between 7-8 AM near Matagorda Bay.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 8:11 AM EDT2015-06-17 12:11:29 GMT
A local business was robbed of just under $600,000 in camera equipment on Wednesday. Employees of LensProToGo arrived at the store at 8 a.m. to find a smashed window.
A local business was robbed of just under $600,000 in camera equipment on Wednesday. Employees of LensProToGo arrived at the store at 8 a.m. to find a smashed window.
By MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press Authorities say it will take a month or two to determine the cause of death of an attendee at an electronic dance music festival in Las Vegas.
By MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press Authorities say it will take a month or two to determine the cause of death of an attendee at an electronic dance music festival in Las Vegas.
By DAN JOLING Associated Press The chairman of the Thirty Meter Telescope Observatory Board says construction of the project will resume Wednesday.
By DAN JOLING Associated Press The construction of a $1.4 billion telescope on land considered sacred by some Native Hawaiians will resume Wednesday, according to the nonprofit company behind the project.
Members of a historic black church will return to their sanctuary Sunday and worship, perhaps united like never before, and similar sermons of recovery and healing will reverberate throughout the country.
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church opened its tall, wooden doors to the world Sunday, embracing strangers who walked in from the street or tuned in from home for the first worship service since a white gunman was...
Monday, May 18 2015 10:39 PM EDT2015-05-19 02:39:32 GMT
Accused criminals agree to plead guilty, but then change their minds after they find out their punishment. It is a game of chance for defendants who then go on trial instead, but for crime victims and their families the ordeal can be excruciating.
Accused criminals agree to plead guilty, but then change their minds after they find out their punishment. It is a game of chance for defendants who then go on trial instead, but for crime victims and their families the ordeal can be excruciating.
Wednesday, May 13 2015 8:43 PM EDT2015-05-14 00:43:28 GMT
One minute she was driving to the grocery store and the next something came flying through her windshield. That local driver was just inches from a dangerous object that shattered the glass.
One minute she was driving to the grocery store and the next something came flying through her windshield. That local driver was just inches from a dangerous object that shattered the glass.
Tuesday, May 12 2015 9:47 PM EDT2015-05-13 01:47:49 GMT
The teenage brain is vulnerable. They're like sponges soaking up images, emotions. Now, new research offers proof that violent video games could be negatively impacting their brains at this critical point of development. And FOX25's Sorboni Banerjee has the brain scans to prove it.
The teenage brain is vulnerable. They're like sponges soaking up images, emotions. Now, new research offers proof that violent video games could be negatively impacting their brains at this critical point of development. And FOX25's Sorboni Banerjee has the brain scans to prove it.
Thursday, May 7 2015 11:01 AM EDT2015-05-07 15:01:40 GMT
FOX25 News spoke with local dog owners who say they spent big money for purebred German Shepherds, and now they're paying even more in veterinary bills.
FOX25 News spoke with local dog owners who say they spent big money for purebred German Shepherds, and now they're paying even more in veterinary bills.
Tuesday, May 5 2015 3:44 PM EDT2015-05-05 19:44:19 GMT
They've committed heinous crimes, but they're not locked up in prison. Some defendants end up in hospitals after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Treatment for mental illness has resulted in dozens of people being released back into the community in Massachusetts.
They've committed heinous crimes, but they're not locked up in prison. Some defendants end up in hospitals after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Treatment for mental illness has resulted in dozens of people being released back into the community in Massachusetts.
Sunday, May 3 2015 7:09 PM EDT2015-05-03 23:09:59 GMT
Can you imagine a super-highway of drones flying just above the treeline? It might not be that far-fetched. However, lawmakers want to make sure there are rules of the road for those who patrol that potential super-highway.
Can you imagine a super-highway of drones flying just above the treeline? It might not be that far-fetched. However, lawmakers want to make sure there are rules of the road for those who patrol that potential super-highway.
