Daylight Saving Time: Virginia waiting on Maryland, DC to get rid of it
As daylight saving time approaches, the argument to make it permanent in the United States has resurfaced yet again.
As daylight saving time approaches, the argument to make it permanent in the United States has resurfaced yet again.
Loudoun County holding meeting to discuss putting SROs in elementary schools
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officer's into elementary schools.
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officer's into elementary schools.
Firefighters push back on proposed consolidation in Arlington
Arlington firefighters and their union are sounding the alarm over a proposed plan that could consolidate two rescue companies into one, potentially impacting 12 firefighters’ roles and resources.
Arlington firefighters and their union are sounding the alarm over a proposed plan that could consolidate two rescue companies into one, potentially impacting 12 firefighters’ roles and resources.
Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case; Fairfax County CA in spotlight
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again.
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again.
Virginia redistricting: Obama urges residents to vote 'yes' during early voting
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Skimming devices found at Woodbridge 7-Eleven, Kabul Halal Market, police warn
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Gov. Spanberger backs Virginia redistricting amendment ahead of early voting
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
Georgetown Pike closed in McLean after crash into power pole leaves driver critically injured
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Virginia residents left stranded in Middle East amid Iran war
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Family of woman stabbed by driver in Fredericksburg speaks out: 'She was just road raging'
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
Fairfax police warned prosecutors about repeat offender months before deadly bus stop stabbing
Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.
Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.
Fairfax County police warned prosecutors about man now accused of stabbing woman to death
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Virginia man facing third DUI after police chase ends in crash
Police said that after they stopped Michael Joliffe, he sped off and crashed his car into a fence about a mile away.
Police said that after they stopped Michael Joliffe, he sped off and crashed his car into a fence about a mile away.
Family of victim in Fredericksburg road rage stabbing speaks out
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia. They say their loved one never saw it coming. They say the victim left her home in this Fredericksburg neighborhood and returned with stab wounds to her hand and cut-up clothing. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia. They say their loved one never saw it coming. They say the victim left her home in this Fredericksburg neighborhood and returned with stab wounds to her hand and cut-up clothing. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.