Flu cases surging around DMV region
Flu cases are climbing sharply across the D.C. region, with new CDC data showing at least 11 million cases nationwide so far. Health officials say a new variant now accounts for roughly 90% of recent infections.
Flu cases are climbing sharply across the D.C. region, with new CDC data showing at least 11 million cases nationwide so far. Health officials say a new variant now accounts for roughly 90% of recent infections.
DC weather: Milder Tuesday with highs in the 50s; steady warmup into the weekend
The D.C. region will get a brief break from the recent chill Tuesday as temperatures climb into the low 50s.
The D.C. region will get a brief break from the recent chill Tuesday as temperatures climb into the low 50s.
Space shuttle 'Discovery' to remain in Virginia after efforts to move it to Texas stall
Efforts to move the space shuttle "Discovery" from Northern Virginia to Texas have hit a roadblock.
Efforts to move the space shuttle "Discovery" from Northern Virginia to Texas have hit a roadblock.
Virginia leaders to vote on plan to transform old railroad tracks in Shenandoah Valley
A key vote is coming up on Tuesday that could transform old railroad tracks in the Shenandoah Valley, but which direction it will go in is still up in the air.
A key vote is coming up on Tuesday that could transform old railroad tracks in the Shenandoah Valley, but which direction it will go in is still up in the air.
Virginia leaders push to delay Shenandoah rail revival vote
Efforts to move the space shuttle “Discovery” from Northern Virginia to Texas have hit a roadblock. It looks like the shuttle could stay in the DMV, at least for now.
Efforts to move the space shuttle “Discovery” from Northern Virginia to Texas have hit a roadblock. It looks like the shuttle could stay in the DMV, at least for now.
17-year-old suspect arrested after 2 men shot in Stafford County
A 17-year-old has been arrested after a shooting in Stafford County left two men injured over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office.
A 17-year-old has been arrested after a shooting in Stafford County left two men injured over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office.
Fairfax County meals tax goes into effect on Jan. 1
If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1.
If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1.
Virginia state trooper injured in Beltway crash following pursuit
A Virginia State Police trooper was injured in a crash during a pursuit on Interstate 495 Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia State Police.
A Virginia State Police trooper was injured in a crash during a pursuit on Interstate 495 Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia State Police.
YouTuber charged after allegedly assaulting teen during basketball game in Leesburg
A YouTuber with a large online following has been charged after police say he assaulted a teenager during a basketball game at a Leesburg recreation center.
A YouTuber with a large online following has been charged after police say he assaulted a teenager during a basketball game at a Leesburg recreation center.
Driver flees scene after hitting 2 cars at intersection in Manassas, police say
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving three cars in Manassas.
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving three cars in Manassas.
Getting started on health and fitness New Year’s resolutions in the DMV
If improving your health and fitness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, a local performance club says it can help you reach your full potential.
If improving your health and fitness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, a local performance club says it can help you reach your full potential.
DC weather: Cloudy Friday, weekend flurries possible
Friday starts off cold across the Washington, D.C. region after a few overnight flurries, and there’s another chance for a brief snow flurry later this weekend.
Friday starts off cold across the Washington, D.C. region after a few overnight flurries, and there’s another chance for a brief snow flurry later this weekend.
Fires across DMV: At least 6 blazes overnight, residents rescued
Firefighters in the DMV region were busy tackling multiple fires as the new year began on Thursday.
Firefighters in the DMV region were busy tackling multiple fires as the new year began on Thursday.
New meal tax takes effect in Fairfax County starting Jan. 1
If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1. A new 4% meal tax is going into effect at the start of the new year. FOX 5's David Kaplan explains.
If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1. A new 4% meal tax is going into effect at the start of the new year. FOX 5's David Kaplan explains.
Fairfax County’s new meals tax starts in 2026. Here’s what diners, businesses should know
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.
Transformer explosion, power line fire follow shed blaze in Loudoun County
A shed fire in Loudoun County led to a transformer explosion and fire involving high-tension power lines Wednesday.
A shed fire in Loudoun County led to a transformer explosion and fire involving high-tension power lines Wednesday.
New laws for DC, Maryland and Virginia on January 1, 2026
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
Leesburg man charged with assaulting child at basketball game, police say
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
Maryland woman arrested after ramming VSP cruiser during Beltway pursuit: police
A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.
A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.
Animal control officer charged after choking small elderly terrier in Culpeper, dog euthanized: police
An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.
An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.