Confidential student data exposed in breach, report says

Confidential student data on mental health and special education needs were reportedly exposed in Fairfax County. 

Virginia AG investigating Muslim charity's possible illegal operations, terrorist support

Virginia's top lawyer is opening an investigation into a Muslim charity, saying his office has "reason to believe" the group could be operating illegally and unlawfully benefiting terrorist organizations.

Former Hank’s Oyster Bar GM pleads guilty to embezzling $680,000 in fake employee scheme

The former general manager of Hank's Oyster Bar in Alexandria pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $700,000 in a scheme that involved creating and paying fake restaurant employees, officials say.

Fairfax County Police Department trains new K9 recruits

K9s are vital to helping solve crime. That’s why the Fairfax County Police Department is training some new furry officers.

Ninth Park View High School student overdose reported, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office says

A ninth student at Park View High School overdosed on fentanyl Tuesday, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 5. The incident happened off campus but it’s the latest one reported in a span of just three weeks. 

Virginia woman carves Taylor Swift-themed pumpkins for Halloween

A northern Virginia woman has turned pumpkin carving into a work of art, dazzling trick-or-treaters at an Aldie neighborhood this year.

A Loudoun County high school has dealt with at least 8 fentanyl overdoses this school year

At least eight Park View students have overdosed on opioids this school year, and the sheriff's office says seven of those incidents were reported in the past three weeks.

Leesburg man facing several charges after leading police on multi-county chase in stolen car

A Leesburg man is in custody after he fled the scene of an alleged attempted abduction and led officers on a multi-county chase in a stolen car, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says.

Where to claim your Halloween freebies in the DC area

Don't miss out on these spooky Halloween freebies and deals from some of the nation’s largest fast food chains on Oct. 31. Here's where you can claim your Halloween freebies in the D.C. area.

DMV Halloween Trick or Treat Forecast: Chilly morning, ghoulishly cool evening

A chilly morning and a ghoulishly cool evening as Halloween trick-or-treaters get ready to hit the streets in search of their favorite candy Tuesday!