Sandbags distributed in Alexandria as coastal regions brace for major flooding

Sandbags are being distributed to residents and businesses in the Alexandria area who are bracing for major flooding as heavy storms move across the D.C. region Friday.

Alexandria law enforcement, first responders fighting for 10% pay raise

In Northern Virginia, firefighters, medics and police officers are calling for a boost in pay by 10% as the unions representing those first responders say Alexandria is losing talent to other departments.

Alexandria City High School campuses return to ‘normal operating status’ after threat

Alexandria City High School’s King Street and Minnie Howard campuses have returned to “normal operating status” after an anonymous threat prompted a police investigation.

Alexandria school leaders urge city council to reinstate school resource officers

As Alexandria school leaders begged the city council to bring back school resource officers Tuesday night, four council members who voted to end the program back in May appeared to have already made up their minds..

Stabbing investigation prompts large police presence in Alexandria

A stabbing investigation in Alexandria has prompted a large police presence in the 100 block of S. Whiting Street, according to officials.

Alexandria BJ’s stabbing death leads to murder charge

An Alexandria man has been charged in connection with a stabbing death at a BJ’s Wholesale Club location.

Fairfax County police charge suspect in July Hybla Valley killing

Fairfax County police have made an arrest in a July killing in the Hybla Valley area after an exhaustive investigation that included more than 30 search warrants.

Alexandria prepares for flooding as remnants of Ida move closer

Residents of Alexandria are making flood preparations as the remnants of Hurricane Ida move closer to the D.C. region.

FOX 5 Exclusive: Alexandria firefighter's controversial gesture under investigation

An Alexandria firefighter is under investigation after he made a gesture most recently associated with the "white power" movement while on camera during one of FOX 5’s popular Zip Trip segments.

Alexandria parents worry about sending children to daycare with unvaccinated staff

Moms and dads sending their children to daycare have a new worry. Can caregivers who didn’t get the shot transmit COVID-19 to their unvaccinated kids?