Students at Virginia high school surprise custodian with dream car

A group of students at James Madison High School in Vienna surprised one of the custodians at their school with a very special birthday gift.

3 New Yorkers charged with stealing $20K of merchandise in Fairfax County

Three people have been arrested in connection to a retail theft crew responsible for stealing more than $20,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores, Fairfax County police say. 

Virginia’s new school rating system sparks controversy; Fairfax County warns of negative impact

Fairfax County officials are raising alarms over Virginia’s impending changes to school accreditation rankings, arguing that the new system could negatively impact the state’s largest school district.

Mom, boyfriend charged after 2 children found chained up in Fairfax County home

Authorities are investigating a horrific case of child neglect after police officers allegedly found two young brothers chained at the ankles and restrained inside a home in Fairfax County.

Fairfax County Public Schools launch cell phone storage pilot program

As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.

Virginia State Police investigate two-vehicle crash on I-66

Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Friday morning on westbound Interstate 66 in the Express Lanes at the interchange with Interstate 495.

Daycare provider arrested after allegedly restraining children with tape: police

A 47-year-old woman was arrested earlier this month for allegedly assaulting two children in her at-home daycare in Bailey's Crossroads, police say. 

Reston Gold's Gym shooting: What we know about the suspect Steven Ha

A man is dead, and another is in custody following a fatal shooting inside a Gold’s Gym in Reston, Virginia, on Monday afternoon.

1 man shot, killed inside Reston Gold's Gym; suspect in custody

An afternoon shooting at Gold's Gym in Fairfax County left one man dead. The suspect was found Tuesday evening and arrested by Fairfax County police officers.

Fairfax to add 50 speed cameras after pilot program slows traffic in school zones

Fairfax County's speed camera pilot program has achieved significant success in reducing speeding in school zones, prompting county leaders to announce a major expansion.

Back to class for Fairfax, Prince William County Public Schools

It’s a big day for Virginia, where close to 300,000 students went back to class on Monday. August 19th is the first day of school for both Prince William County and Fairfax County’s public school systems! FOX 5 spent the morning with the West Potomac High School Wolverines, speaking with students and FCPS leadership on all the exciting plans for this 2024-2025 school year.