Fairfax County Police sergeant charged with aggravated sexual battery

A Fairfax County police sergeant has been arrested in Fauquier County and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery in connection to an off‑duty incident, authorities said.

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.

'An absolute tragedy:' Family, friends remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s legacy

The family, friends and attorney of Dr. Cerina Fairfax are speaking out following her death in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. 

Undercover child predator sting in Fairfax County leads to 10 arrests
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Fairfax County police have arrested 10 men in a child predator sting. Detectives posed as minors, luring suspects to a location before making the arrests. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita has more. 

Naked burglar arrested in Centreville, officials say
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Police say they have arrested the man accused of trying to break into a Centreville home while completely nude. He's now facing multiple charges. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the latest details.

West Potomac High School offers students chance to train with first responders
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In a unique program, students in Fairfax County are getting to train with first responders to learn what it's like and how to respond to emergency situations. FOX 5 photojournalist Nelson Jones has the story. 

Route 50 construction to cause major traffic delays in Fairfax

Drivers in Fairfax should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as a major construction project along Route 50 begins Friday night.

Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar

The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar. 

Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar
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The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports. 

18-year-old accused of groping classmates in Fairfax County found guilty on 9 counts
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An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts. He was originally charged with 13, but was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped. 

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes proposed casino in Fairfax County
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would allow the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to call a referendum vote on a casino in Tysons Corner. The casino plans have been a point of controversy for the county. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details. 

Alexandria health officials issue warnings about ticks as weather warms up
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With temperatures finally on the rise, health experts are sounding the alarm tonight that tick season is once again upon us. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Alexandria now, where the health department is issuing a warning and advising on how to both avoid and deal with ticks.