Bear caught on camera destroying Christmas display in Fairfax County
A Nest camera caught a bear destroying a Fairfax County family's Santa inflatable Christmas display and the animal is also suspected in a string of other similar incidents in the South Run neighborhood.
Fairfax County restaurant general manager accused of sexually assaulting employees
In Fairfax County, a lawsuit reveals disturbing details of an alleged assault at Villa Bella in Burke, Virginia.
Man killed in Springfield shooting
A man is dead after a shooting Saturday night in Springfield, Va.
Man killed, 5 others injured in multi-vehicle crash in Fairfax County
Police in Fairfax County are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that left one man dead and five others injured in Fairfax County on Friday.
Fairfax County police ID man struck and killed crossing Springfield roadway; driver still missing
Fairfax County police have identified a man who was struck and killed while crossing a roadway in Springfield Thursday evening.
Remote learning increases failing grades by 83 percent in Fairfax County, study finds
Many students across the country and the DMV have participated in remote learning for all or most of their coursework, some since the pandemic began in March. Now, a new study focused on Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is suggesting online schooling may not be working.
Fairfax hospice caregiver charged with sexually assaulting patient
A Fairfax-based hospice caregiver is charged with sexually assaulting one of his patients at home, police say.
Coronavirus pandemic creating particular challenges for children with special needs
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
Man in critical condition after Falls Church shooting
A man faces "life-threatening" injuries after a shooting Saturday morning in Fairfax County.
Virginia pandemic restrictions apply to Nation's Gun Show: judge
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
Socially distanced Santa at Tysons Corner Center this holiday season
The COVID-19 era has accelerated Americans’ gradual move toward online shopping – but for some, the holidays aren’t the same without hitting the shops.
Santa returning to Tysons Corner this Friday
Tysons Corner Center shoppers will be greeted by Santa this year.
Fairfax County students aren't getting their temps checked, and a lack of thermometers could be to blame
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
Fairfax County thermometer shortage
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
Fairfax, Montgomery County burglary spree ends with indictments
Prosecutors and police in Fairfax County say four men have been indicted with racketeering after they stole nearly $2 million from dozens of homes in Fairfax and Montgomery counties.
What's behind Fairfax County Public Schools decision to pause in-person learning?
In northern Virginia, FOX 5 is learning more about what went into the decision to stop a plan to bring more students back into the classroom in Fairfax County.
Vienna dad shot son to death, turned gun on himself at Sharpshooters Range in Lorton: police
A Vienna father shot his son to death and then turned the gun on himself last week while they sat in a car outside of a Lorton shooting range, according to Fairfax County investigators.
Fairfax County delaying in-person learning for select students
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Monday that the district is delaying additional in-person learning, including students and staff members in the Group 5 cohort (early HeadStart, pre-K, kindergarten, and select students who receive special education services) that had been scheduled to return to school on November 17.
New Virginia COVID-19 measures in place; Fairfax County moves forward with plan to increase in-person learning
New measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus are now in place in Virginia as COVID-19 numbers spike across the country.
Police investigating carjacking at Fairfax County dealership
Police in Fairfax County are investigating a reported carjacking from a local dealership.