DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
'State of the Plate': DC restaurant association provides update on industry conditions
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
Emails warned prosecutors before murder; Road rage victim's family speaks out
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. Plus, the family of the victim in a road rage stabbing is speaking out.
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. Plus, the family of the victim in a road rage stabbing is speaking out.
Fairfax County police warned prosecutors about man now accused of stabbing woman to death
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Virginia House advances Fairfax casino plan
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County scored a major win in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted 63–32 to allow the county to hold a voter referendum.
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County scored a major win in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted 63–32 to allow the county to hold a voter referendum.
Thurmont couple’s 70-year love story ends after crash
A tight-knit Maryland community is mourning the loss of Ken and Marilyn Oland, a Thurmont couple married for 70 years who died days after a crash on Route 15.
A tight-knit Maryland community is mourning the loss of Ken and Marilyn Oland, a Thurmont couple married for 70 years who died days after a crash on Route 15.
Virginia would retire Robert E. Lee license plates
A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.
A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.
Advocacy groups push back against new Virginia drunk driving bills
A growing fight is unfolding in Virginia over two newly introduced drunk‑driving bills.
A growing fight is unfolding in Virginia over two newly introduced drunk‑driving bills.
E-ZPass text message scam targeting Virginia drivers
Drivers are being warned about a growing text message scam targeting E-ZPass users in Virginia.
Drivers are being warned about a growing text message scam targeting E-ZPass users in Virginia.
Dog fatally stabbed on I 495 was the suspect’s, police say | FOX 5 AT 6AM
Virginia State Police say the man accused of stabbing four people on I-495 in Fairfax County also stabbed his own dog to death.
Virginia State Police say the man accused of stabbing four people on I-495 in Fairfax County also stabbed his own dog to death.
US races to evacuate citizens as Iran conflict expands
The State Department is urging Americans across the Middle East to leave immediately as the war with Iran expands and travel options rapidly disappear.
The State Department is urging Americans across the Middle East to leave immediately as the war with Iran expands and travel options rapidly disappear.
First US casualties killed in war identified | FOX 5 AT 4AM
The Pentagon has identified the first American casualties in the war in Iran.
The Pentagon has identified the first American casualties in the war in Iran.
GW signs major deal with Amazon; VA woman arrested in road rage incident; War in Iran | TOP STORIEWS
Here are the top stories from FOX 5 News at 10.
Here are the top stories from FOX 5 News at 10.
Attacks in Iran ramp up; New "ICE Out" measures; DHS Secretary testifies | TOP STORIES
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Here are the top headlines from FOX 5 News at 6.
Dog killed in I-495 stabbings belonged to the suspect, Virginia State Police say
Officials say the man accused of stabbing four people on I-495 in Fairfax County, killing one, also stabbed his own dog to death.
Officials say the man accused of stabbing four people on I-495 in Fairfax County, killing one, also stabbed his own dog to death.
U.S. begins evacuating American citizens from Middle East
The U.S. has started to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East.
The U.S. has started to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East.
Trump on Iran: 'It was my opinion that they were going to attack first'
Trump on Iran: 'It was my opinion that they were going to attack first'
Trump on Iran: 'It was my opinion that they were going to attack first'
Pepco CEO explains rising electricity costs for DC area
Pepco customers may have noticed higher electric bills this winter — and colder temperatures aren’t the only reason why. Pepco Holdings CEO Tyler Anthony breaks down what’s driving rising energy costs.
Pepco customers may have noticed higher electric bills this winter — and colder temperatures aren’t the only reason why. Pepco Holdings CEO Tyler Anthony breaks down what’s driving rising energy costs.
DC security ramps up as protests mount over Iran strikes
Protests continued Tuesday as the U.S. steps up security at home and issues new alerts overseas, days after the bombing campaign in Iran began.
Protests continued Tuesday as the U.S. steps up security at home and issues new alerts overseas, days after the bombing campaign in Iran began.