Newport News man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $63K in Social Security benefits from dead neighbor

A 62-year-old Newport News man pleaded guilty to theft of government property after prosecutors say he continued withdrawing Social Security benefits from his deceased neighbor’s bank account for personal use.

DC weather: Rain Thursday and Friday; weekend wintry mix possible

A soggy end to the week is on the way for the Washington, D.C., region as rain moves in Thursday and continues into Friday.

DC snow forecast: Weekend wintry mix possible for parts of DMV

From a mild week to a bitter wintry return, Sunday's wintry mix could bring snow lovers in the DMV one last shot. Models since midweek have been slowly hinting at the next potential winter system taking shape around Sunday. But have things changed? And will the warmer air just make it a cold rain instead?

Centreville Gas Explosion: More than 30 families remain evacuated, some return home

Some Centreville families are back home Thursday after Sunday’s gas‑leak explosion rocked a neighborhood, but more than 30 households are still waiting for the all‑clear as the investigation continues.

Loudoun County considers putting SROs in elementary schools
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The debate over school resource officers is back in the spotlight in Loudoun County. The county is set to vote on a budget that could include funds to put SROs in elementary schools. It’s a topic that’s been a hotly debated topic for years. 

11 families return to homes in Centreville neighborhood after explosion, gas leak
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The NTSB is now overseeing the investigation into a home explosion in Centreville. So far, 11 families have been permitted to return to their homes, but 35 are still displaced. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita has the details tonight. 

NTSB takes over investigation into Centreville home explosion

The National Transportation Safety Board offered comment on Wednesday for the first time since taking over the investigation into a gas leak and home explosion in a Centreville neighborhood.

NTSB continues to investigate Centreville home explosion
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The National Transportation Safety Board offered comment on Wednesday for the first time since taking over the investigation into a gas leak and home explosion in a Centreville neighborhood. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the latest.

Centreville Home Explosion: Officials warn 100 more families may be asked to evacuate

Frustration is mounting in a Fairfax County neighborhood as crews continue searching for the source of a major gas leak days after a house explosion, and officials now warn that up to 100 more families may be asked to evacuate.

Former Virginia officer who killed teen now charged with stealing drugs from evidence locker

A former Purcellville police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old in May 2014 has now been indicted in West Virginia for stealing drugs from an evidence locker while serving as a police officer.

Search for source of gas leak that led to Centreville home explosion continues
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Residents in a Centreville community are demanding answers at a heated town hall meeting. This comes as investigators continue to search for the source of a gas leak that led to a home explosion, forcing evacuations. FOX 5’s Shomari Stone has more.

Officials still investigating gas leak that caused Centreville home explosion
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After a gas explosion rocked a Centreville community on Sunday, investigators are still trying to find the source of a leak. Dozens of families still haven’t returned to their homes, and potentially dozens more are being displaced out of caution. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the latest details.

How much you need to be middle class in the DC area

A recent study revealed the lowest income needed to be considered middle class in each state. Do you qualify in Maryland and Virginia?

Centreville explosion: Crews still working to pinpoint source of gas leak

Utility crews are still trying to pinpoint the exact location of a gas leak in a Fairfax County neighborhood after a natural‑gas explosion rocked a Centreville community on Sunday.