Fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County

A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies.

Maryland reports first measles case of 2026, issues exposure warning

Maryland has confirmed its first measles case of 2026, leading health officials to issue an exposure warning and urge residents to ensure they are vaccinated.

Three killed in shooting outside Detroit gas station following crash-related fight

Police say a suspect is in custody after three people were killed in a shooting outside a Detroit gas station early Sunday morning, following an altercation tied to a prior crash.

Woman killed in D.C. hit-and-run; Iran tensions grow over Strait of Hormuz | TOP STORIES
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D.C. police are searching for the driver accused of hitting and killing a woman in a crosswalk near Washington Circle in Foggy Bottom, then fleeing the scene. Investigators say they are looking for a white Jeep with Maryland tags and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward. Overseas, tensions are rising again as Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and says ships heading toward the critical waterway could be targeted. The latest developments are raising new questions about the fragile ceasefire and the potential impact on travel and fuel costs.

TOP STORIES: Deadly hit-and-run, Virginia redistricting vote
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Police are searching for a driver after a woman was hit and killed while in a crosswalk in Northwest DC. Also, Virginia is just days away from voting on whether to redraw their congressional district map.

Domestic violence awareness as community mourns Dr. Cerina Fairfax
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Dr. Cerina Fairfax was killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, in a murder-suicide amid a divorce. Tonia Moultry-Pace, Interim CEO and President of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, joins FOX 5 to discuss.

President Donald Trump spoke at Turning Point USA event in Phoenix

President Donald Trump spoke on Friday at Turning Point USA's "Build the Red Wall" event at Dream City Church in north Phoenix.

TOP STORIES | Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz; family speaks after Fairfax killing
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Two major stories are leading the headlines this Saturday morning. Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route in the Middle East, after briefly signaling it would allow passage. Officials say transit will remain blocked under strict military oversight as tensions involving U.S.-linked shipping continue. Back at home, the family of Dr. Serena Fairfax is speaking publicly for the first time after her killing. Police say the Fairfax County dentist and mother was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. A growing memorial now stands outside her dental practice as loved ones ask for privacy in the days ahead.

Budget fight could cost Prince William schools $31M

A budget dispute is intensifying in Prince William County just days before a final vote, with school leaders warning a proposed change could leave them with more than $31 million less than expected. 

$31M funding shortfall feared in Prince William schools
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A budget dispute in Prince William County could leave schools with $31 million less than expected, raising concerns about teacher raises and potential cuts to student programs ahead of a final vote.

D.C. kids wrap up spring break with free rec center fun
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D.C. students are wrapping up spring break with free activities hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation, giving kids a fun and safe place to play before heading back to school.

Virginia voters near decision on high-stakes redistricting vote

Virginia voters are just days away from deciding on a high-profile redistricting measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and carry national political implications. With early voting already underway, turnout in key regions may play a decisive role in the outcome.

Family of Dr. Cerina Fairfax speak after tragic murder-suicide
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The family of Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a prominent dentist killed by her husband, former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax in a murder-suicide, is speaking out.

Can the Nats stay hot against Logan Webb?
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Welcome to the Washington Nationals Pregame Show on Fox 5, live from Nats Park as the Nationals open a key series against the San Francisco Giants.  

Surge of 'snatch and grab' thefts in Northern Virginia: police

A woman in Loudoun County was robbed of her jewelry and injured as suspects fled in what authorities say is the latest in a series of "snatch and grab" thefts across the region. 

'I’m still in shock': Student describes discovering camera in girls’ dressing room

A Montgomery County employee accused of secretly recording girls in a high school dressing room has been released from jail on bond, as new details emerge about how students uncovered the alleged video. 

DC expands juvenile curfew zones across four neighborhoods

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated a limited juvenile curfew for youth under 18 and D.C. police have ordered a Juvenile Curfew Zone for this weekend citing several weeks of disorderly behavior, including large groups of young people causing disruptions in the Navy Yard neighborhood.

Video shows MDOT worker threatening to call ICE, investigation underway

A viral video shared on social media appears to show a Maryland transportation employee cursing at a man and saying he was going to call ICE on him.