FCPS installs weapon detectors at football games
As playoff football gets underway this weekend in Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools have installed weapon detection systems at the gates.
As playoff football gets underway this weekend in Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools have installed weapon detection systems at the gates.
John Beam: Deadly shooting of Laney football coach was 'targeted,' police say
Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.
Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.
Gas leak displaces 80+ in Virginia
A gas leak in Woodbridge forced dozens of families out of their home in the middle of the night. Gas has been restored and no one was seriously injured, but now officials have to go into each home for a relighting process.
A gas leak in Woodbridge forced dozens of families out of their home in the middle of the night. Gas has been restored and no one was seriously injured, but now officials have to go into each home for a relighting process.
Driver dead in Prince George’s County crash
A man is dead after a two‑vehicle crash Friday in Prince George’s County.
A man is dead after a two‑vehicle crash Friday in Prince George’s County.
Fredericksburg police investigating shooting
Fredericksburg Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting an individual on Thursday night.
Fredericksburg Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting an individual on Thursday night.
Federal workers preparing for possible shutdown in January
Federal workers are back on the job after the longest government shutdown in American history, but they're still waiting on those missed paychecks. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing reports.
Federal workers are back on the job after the longest government shutdown in American history, but they're still waiting on those missed paychecks. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing reports.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Work underway to restart after historic disruption
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.
FCPS installing weapons detectors at football games
Fairfax County is installing weapons detectors at high school football games. The extra precautions follow several violent incidents at local games around the D.C. region.
Fairfax County is installing weapons detectors at high school football games. The extra precautions follow several violent incidents at local games around the D.C. region.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign rings in holiday season across DC region
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
ICE! 2025 brings The Polar Express to life at Gaylord National
The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.
The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.
Commanders fans travel to Madrid for Dolphins game
Commanders fans have touched down in Spain, bringing the burgundy and gold to Madrid ahead of Washington’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
Commanders fans have touched down in Spain, bringing the burgundy and gold to Madrid ahead of Washington’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
DC Attorney General honors teens rising above violence, hardship and stereotypes
On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerful ways they’re making their communities safer.
On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerful ways they’re making their communities safer.
ICE! 2025 brings The Polar Express to life at Gaylord National
The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.
The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.
Highlighting the Diocese of Arlington's Week of Service
Fox 5 DC visited St. Patrick Catholic School.
Fox 5 DC visited St. Patrick Catholic School.
St. Patrick Catholic School talks about service project
Jen Delgado visited the school in Fredericksburg, VA.
Jen Delgado visited the school in Fredericksburg, VA.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign rings in holiday season across DC region
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
John Beam: Legendary Oakland football coach wounded in Laney College shooting
Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.
Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Senate advances plan to end standoff
The Senate took its first step toward ending the government shutdown Sunday after moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, frustrating colleagues who argue Americans want them to keep up the fight.
The Senate took its first step toward ending the government shutdown Sunday after moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, frustrating colleagues who argue Americans want them to keep up the fight.
FCPS installing weapons detectors at football games
Fairfax County is installing weapons detectors at high school football games. The extra precautions follow several violent incidents at local games around the D.C. region.
Fairfax County is installing weapons detectors at high school football games. The extra precautions follow several violent incidents at local games around the D.C. region.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: More flights canceled; bill to end shutdown sent to House
Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.
Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.



















