Elementary school teacher assaults 3 kids in Virginia: police

A Fairfax County Public Schools special education teacher has been charged with seven misdemeanors for allegedly abusing multiple students.

Tractor trailer overturns on Dulles Toll Road near Leesburg Pike

An overturned tractor-trailer on Dulles Toll Road had lanes blocked off as Fairfax County Fire crews worked to clear the wreckage. 

100-degree temperatures across DC, Maryland & Virginia

The D.C. region is expected to reach triple digits with record temperatures for the year so far. 

Burnout, low pay: Senate committee holds hearing to address nationwide teacher shortage

Advocates in education from both Maryland and Virginia testified on Capitol Hill Thursday, warning lawmakers that the growing teacher shortage needs to be addressed now. 

Virginia voters say some election-related texts went too far

One day after the Virginia primary, some voters are telling FOX 5 that some election-related texts they received crossed the line.

Alyia Gaskins' primary win sets stage for historic mayoral run in Alexandria

Alyia Gaskins, an Alexandria City council member, has won the Democratic nomination for mayor. This significant primary victory sets the stage for Gaskins to potentially become the city’s first Black female mayor in the upcoming November election.

Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and what’s closed in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Juneteenth is being celebrated across the county Wednesday and now that this historic day that marked the end of slavery in 1865 is a federal holiday, many businesses are closed and services are suspended.

Virginia Primary 2024: John McGuire, Bob Good locked in Republican congressional cliffhanger

One of America’s most conservative congressmen was locked in a tight renomination battle against an opponent endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Virginia’s primary election Tuesday.

Hung Cao wins GOP nom in Virginia Senate primary

Hung Cao is the projected winner of the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Virginia's primary election.

Officials urge caution during outdoor activities amid DMV heatwave

As unrelenting heat hits the DMV, officials are issuing warnings, reminding people of the dangers, and hoping to keep some of the most vulnerable populations safe.