Spanberger vetoes Fairfax Casino bill; Sphere could break ground next year
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TOP HEADLINES: Virginia Gov. Spanberger has vetoed a bill that involved a controversial casino in Fairfax County. Plus, the National Harbor Sphere project has been fast-tracked, and could break ground in 2027.

Teen accused of sexual assault in court; ODU ROTC cadets speak out
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TOP HEADLINES: A teen accused of sexual assault, who is in the country illegally, appeared in court. Plus, Army ROTC cadets describe the fatal March shooting at Old Dominion University.

2 men dead after Northwest DC shooting
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Two men are dead following a shooting in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., early Thursday morning.

Battle over land for sports complex and Buc-ee's
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A high-stakes development battle is unfolding in Northern Virginia, where a proposed mega sports complex is now competing with a planned Buc-ee’s travel center for the same site near Interstate 95.

Man chokes woman, pulls knife on customer trying to intervene at DC pizza shop: police

D.C. police are investigating after a suspect pulled a knife on a customer inside a restaurant in Northwest after they tried to intervene in an assault that occurred.

UMD researchers create 'smart underwear' to study farts

It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland researchers are making a stink about it.

Bowie Six Flags property sold: Prince George's County Councilmember reacts
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A group led by NBA superstar Kevin Durant has purchased the former Six Flags property in Bowie. Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay joins FOX 5 to discuss.

Pennsylvania Avenue makeover could remove Freedom Plaza
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New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces. 

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz; Virginia missing middle arguments
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TOP HEADLINES: Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, less than a day after agreeing to open it amid a two-week ceasefire. Plus, the Virginia Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the missing middle.

Prince William Co Route 28 widening plan: What you need to know
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Prince William County is moving forward with a long‑debated plan to widen a congested stretch of Route 28, taking a key step toward addressing one of northern Virginia’s most worst traffic bottlenecks. 

What WSSC Water’s fluoride reduction means for your household
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WSSC Water is temporarily reducing fluoride levels in its drinking water for customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran. 

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire | FOX 5 AT 4AM
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Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilization.

WSSC reducing fluoride levels in water due to conflict in Middle East
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The Washington Suburban Sanitary Company (WSSC) says it's temporarily reducing the level of fluoride added to the area’s drinking water. They say it’s due to nationwide supply chain challenges, caused in part by the conflict in the Middle East.