One person dead after house fire in Alexandria

One person is dead after a house fire in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County Monday night.

Virginia couple says home burglary suspects posed as landscapers in Fairfax County

An elderly couple in northern Virginia is urging others to secure their homes, even when you're at home relaxing outside. The couple says crooks posing as landscapers came into their home and stole jewelry, heirlooms, and an engagement ring.

Speed a factor in fatal car crash through couple’s Annandale home, police say

A Northern Virginia couple was suddenly awakened out of their sleep after a car plowed right through the front and back of their home on Little River Turnpike in Annandale early Thursday. Fairfax County Police say the deadly crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m.

Vehicle hits overhead sign post on I-66 at Rt. 28 near Centreville

Road crews worked into the night to take down a sign post over the eastbound lanes on Interstate 66 near Route 28 in Centreville following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. 

Fairfax County plans to cut down on panhandling at intersections

Soon you could see some new signs posted at Fairfax County intersections. They won’t have anything to do with where you can or can’t drive, or how fast you’re allowed to go, instead – they would be aimed at cutting down on panhandling.

Fairfax County Public Schools considers boundary changes

Boundary changes and potentially bussing students could be coming to the largest school district in northern Virginia.

City of Fairfax Police admit communication lapse in upskirt case

City of Fairfax Police said they could have communicated with neighbors and the public better after they waited eight days to warn residents of an attack where a man tried to take photos up a woman's skirt.

Show Us Your Spirit | Westfield High School
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Fox 5 is asking schools to show us their spirit during the fall sports season. We headed to Westfield High School in Fairfax County ahead of their Friday night game.

Two men arrested in armed robbery that led to Herndon shooting involving officer, police say

Two Maryland men are behind bars for an armed robbery at a business in the Town of Herndon Monday, according to police. The robbery led to a shooting involving a Herndon Police officer. 

Jholie Moussa’s ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison for her murder

A Fairfax County teenager who admitted to killing his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend in a "blind rage" will spend at least the next 40 years in prison.

Paramedic helps take down suspect in Herndon police-involved shooting

Doug Stevens, 25, says it’s a birthday he’ll always remember. The volunteer Fairfax County firefighter helped keep a suspect in place during an encounter after a police-involved shooting in Herndon.

'Conservative' string attached to $50 million college gift

A $50 million gift made earlier this year to Virginia's largest public university was given specifically to "promote the conservative principles of governance," newly released documents show, raising concerns from critics that it compromises academic freedom at the school.

Missing woman from Fairfax County found safe

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman from Fairfax County.