Early voting begins in Virginia
It’s a so-called “off-year" election in Virginia. But it’s significant in more ways than one. Friday, voters in the Commonwealth started to cast their ballots.
It’s a so-called “off-year" election in Virginia. But it’s significant in more ways than one. Friday, voters in the Commonwealth started to cast their ballots.
Megan Hargan's retrial ends in guilty verdict
A jury has found a woman guilty of murdering her mother and sister, whose 2017 deaths were initially believed to be a murder-suicide.
A jury has found a woman guilty of murdering her mother and sister, whose 2017 deaths were initially believed to be a murder-suicide.
1 seriously injured in Alexandria shooting
Authorities say one person has been seriously injured in a shooting in Alexandria.
Authorities say one person has been seriously injured in a shooting in Alexandria.
Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend
We are about one week into Hispanic Heritage Month, and we have seen many celebrations around the DMV. If you are looking for some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend, here is your guide to!
We are about one week into Hispanic Heritage Month, and we have seen many celebrations around the DMV. If you are looking for some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend, here is your guide to!
Fauquier High School principal dies from injuries suffered in car crash
Kraig Kelican, principal at Fauquier High School, died Thursday from injuries he suffered when he was involved in a car crash earlier this month.
Kraig Kelican, principal at Fauquier High School, died Thursday from injuries he suffered when he was involved in a car crash earlier this month.
Search for suspect after rape at Fairfax County motel
Authorities continue to search for a suspect related to a rape at the Quarry Inn Motel in the Mosby neighborhood.
Authorities continue to search for a suspect related to a rape at the Quarry Inn Motel in the Mosby neighborhood.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler
Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler walked into the courtroom Thursday with his attorney, hoping that the judge would dismiss charges against him.
Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler walked into the courtroom Thursday with his attorney, hoping that the judge would dismiss charges against him.
Jury deliberations in trial of Virginia woman accused of killing mother, sister will enter a second day
Jury deliberations in the murder trial of a northern Virginia woman will enter a second day.
Jury deliberations in the murder trial of a northern Virginia woman will enter a second day.
Fairfax County police crack down on organized retail theft: Multiple NYC rings busted in a week
Fairfax County Police Department's Tysons Urban Team has been busy. Three different organized retail theft groups have been busted in Fairfax County within the past week.
Fairfax County Police Department's Tysons Urban Team has been busy. Three different organized retail theft groups have been busted in Fairfax County within the past week.
Smithsonian welcomes five new cheetah cubs born at Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has welcomed five new cheetah cubs to the family!
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has welcomed five new cheetah cubs to the family!
Teenage girl stabbed at school bus stop in Henrico County: police
Police in Henrico County say a teenage girl was stabbed while waiting for her school bus Thursday morning.
Police in Henrico County say a teenage girl was stabbed while waiting for her school bus Thursday morning.
Fall in love with some festive activities: Here's your weekend guide to events in the DC area
Kick-off the first weekend of fall with some fun outdoor festivals. Here is your weekend guide to events in the D.C. area.
Kick-off the first weekend of fall with some fun outdoor festivals. Here is your weekend guide to events in the D.C. area.
New LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence hosts first community listening session
The new Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent held his first community listening session Tuesday at Broad Run High School in Ashburn.
The new Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent held his first community listening session Tuesday at Broad Run High School in Ashburn.
Family of Irvo Otieno agrees to $8.5M settlement after Virginia psychiatric hospital restraint tragedy
The family of a man who died while handcuffed and pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes as he was being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital has reached an $8.5 million settlement with the state and the county and sheriff whose deputies were involved in restraining him.
The family of a man who died while handcuffed and pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes as he was being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital has reached an $8.5 million settlement with the state and the county and sheriff whose deputies were involved in restraining him.
Suspected organized retail theft ring busted in Tysons, $15K worth of stolen merchandise recovered
A trio from New York were busted in Virginia, after police say the thieves took over $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
A trio from New York were busted in Virginia, after police say the thieves took over $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
New trial for woman accused of killing mom, sister reaches crucial point
The fate of a woman accused of killing her mother and sister is now in the hands of jurors.
The fate of a woman accused of killing her mother and sister is now in the hands of jurors.
Northern Virginia sees surge in addiction rates; stigma remains barrier to treatment
Addiction is impacting more people in northern Virginia and many of those struggling with drugs and alcohol are not getting help.
Addiction is impacting more people in northern Virginia and many of those struggling with drugs and alcohol are not getting help.
DMV Crime Watch: Fairfax PD solves 1994 murder, fugitive remains on the loose, teen arrested in fatal shooting
FOX 5 is keeping an eye on crime in your community.
FOX 5 is keeping an eye on crime in your community.
Man robbed of cell phones by crooks posing as buyers he met on Offer Up app: police
Police in Fairfax County are warning residents who use online marketplaces for sales and purchases after a man was robbed of two cell phones by two crooks posing as buyers online.
Police in Fairfax County are warning residents who use online marketplaces for sales and purchases after a man was robbed of two cell phones by two crooks posing as buyers online.



















