West Springfield student dies in overdose: FCPS

Fairfax County Public Schools alerted families of a fatal student overdose in the West Springfield community earlier this week. 

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames on I-95 in Fairfax County

A tractor-trailer burst into flames early Friday, backing up traffic for miles along Interstate 95 in Virginia and disrupting the morning commute.

Crash downs tree, shuts stretch of GW Parkway in Virginia

An early Wednesday morning crash shut down a portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway after a vehicle struck a tree, sending it across the roadway.

Demonstrations held amid allegations of Fairfax County staff paying for student's abortions

A heated demonstration was held in Fairfax County on Thursday with parents and families speaking out about allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools staff secretly funded students’ abortions. 

Virginia prosecutor in ‘au pair’ affair case served summons for drinking in public: police

Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Clingan, the lead prosecutor in a Virginia double-murder case involving a Brazilian au pair, was served a summons for drinking alcohol in public, according to Fairfax County police.

George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.

5 northern Virginia school districts placed on ‘high-risk' status over Title IX dispute

Five northern Virginia school districts have been placed on "high-risk" status by the U.S. Department of Education over their bathroom and locker room policies, putting millions of federal dollars at stake.

Crash on I-66 snarls morning traffic in Fairfax

A crash early Tuesday morning on westbound Interstate 66 is causing significant delays near Route 123.

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent walks out for taped interview with FOX 5

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid cut her interview with FOX 5 short Monday, appearing unwilling to discuss certain topics as students headed back to class.

Fairfax County Police identify child in 1972 cold case

Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant. 

Youngkin calls for probe into Fairfax prosecutor following viral mall abduction case

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling on Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate how Fairfax County officials handled a widely publicized attempted abduction at Fair Oaks Mall.

Man freed from jail 3 days before alleged toddler abduction in Virginia, Youngkin says

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngking shared on social media that “repeat offender” was released from a Fairfax County jail just three days before he was caught on camera attempting to abduct a three-year-old girl from a mall. 

FCPS posts $140K bodyguard job to protect superintendent amid rising threats

Fairfax County Public Schools posted a job opening for an executive protection agent tasked with ensuring the personal safety and security of FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.

Crash in Fairfax County leaves 1 dead, others injured

A crash on I-66 West in Fairfax County left one dead and others with minor injuries on Aug. 2.

Video shows moment toddler abducted from Virginia mall: police

A surveillance video released by police shows the moment a toddler was allegedly abducted at Fair Oaks Shopping Center.

Law enforcement issues warning after vape shops robbed for Kratom

First it was federal health officials… now local police are warning about the addictive danger of a product sold at most vape and tobacco shops. It's called Kratom.