Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High drops to No. 14 in new national rankings

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once ranked among the top high schools in the nation, has seen its ranking fall to No. 14 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, sparking concern among some Fairfax County parents and residents. 

Virginia landlord faces murder charges after 2 tenants shot, killed in basement: police

A Virginia landlord in facing murder charges after authorities say he shot and killed two tenants who were renting the basement of his Prince William County home.

Questions grow after second Langley High School employee arrested for sex crimes

An instructional assistant with Fairfax County Public Schools appeared in court Tuesday, accused of masturbating in front of a class full of high school students. 

Investigation continues into Virginia home explosion; no injuries reported

An investigation continues Wednesday into a massive home explosion in Virginia that completely destroyed a house in Haymarket. The blast displaced two families but miraculously, four adults and two children escaped unharmed. However, some family pets remain missing.

Haymarket home explosion: Investigators look into possible gas leak

Firefighters responded to a devastating house explosion in Haymarket on Tuesday after being called to a suspected gas leak. 

How to vote early in Virginia

Early voting is underway in Virginia – the first state in the nation to allow in-person early voting in the 2024 presidential election.

Video shows officer shoot, kill woman during mental health welfare check in Virginia

Fairfax County police have released body camera footage from an incident last month in which an officer shot and killed a woman during a welfare check in Reston. 

Berlin Turnpike shutdown Saturday night in Loudoun County

Berlin Turnpike in Loudoun County will be closed Saturday night following an early morning collision. 

DOJ sues Virginia over voter purge; Youngkin calls lawsuit 'politically motivated'

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a statement Friday after the Department of Justice announced it had filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Best way to view Northern Lights across DC, Maryland & Virginia

If you didn't get a chance to see the Northern Lights, you might have another chance Friday night thanks to a "severe" geomagnetic storm.  

Fairfax Co officer’s lawyer opens up on split verdict and mistrial decision

Former Fairfax County Police Officer Wesley Shifflett's attorney spoke exclusively with FOX 5 just one week after a jury delivered a split verdict in the high-profile deadly shooting case.

Old Town's spooky past – and the spirits still lingering there today

Just across the bridge from the nation's capital lies the quaint and picturesque Old Town, Alexandria. The Virginia neighborhood is the third oldest historic district in the country, with old cobblestone streets and buildings, making it a perfect place to experience paranormal activity.