Improper disposal of fireworks displaces family, causes $650K in damage in Virginia house fire

Improper disposal of fireworks led to an accidental house fire in Chantilly that caused nearly $650,000 in damage and displaced a family, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials.

Woodbridge woman charged after brandishing gun at 13-year-old boy

A Woodbridge woman faces weapon and child neglect charges after allegedly pulling a firearm on a 13-year-old boy shortly after picking up her child from Rippon Middle School.

14-year-old charged after driving over 80 mph on Leesburg Bypass

A 14-year-old unlicensed driver faces reckless driving charges after being clocked traveling more than 80 mph on the Leesburg Bypass.

Defense rests in Naresh Bhatt murder trial after defendant testifies about finding his wife’s body

The defense rested its case on Monday in the Naresh Bhatt murder trial after calling the defendant back to the stand to testify about his internet search history and the discovery of his wife’s body.

DC weather: Sunny, breezy Monday with mild temperatures in the 60s

Sunny but breezy conditions across the Washington, D.C. area Monday, bringing mild daytime highs in the low-to-mid 60s following a chilly start to the morning.

Dulles International Airport unveils new concourse

Dulles International Airport held a grand opening for its new, state-of-the-art Concourse E, completing a three-year construction project as part of a major airport expansion.

Marine charged with manslaughter after suspected DUI crash kills mother, child on I-95 in Stafford

A local mother and her young child were killed early Friday morning after a speeding driver with a blood alcohol concentration more than twice the legal limit rear-ended their SUV on Interstate 95, according to authorities.

Man wounded in Arlington Mill shooting, police searching for gunman

A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot on an Arlington sidewalk Thursday night. Police are searching for the shooter.

Body camera video shows Fredericksburg police officers rescue woman from burning home

Newly released body camera footage shows two Fredericksburg police officers rescuing a woman from a house fire filled with excessive clutter, authorities said.

DMV Winter 2026-2027 Outlook: What a historically strong Super El Niño means for snowfall amounts

The FOX 5 Weather Team’s official 2026-27 winter outlook calls for a wet and very mild season across the D.C. region driven by a historically strong Super El Niño, favoring below-average total snowfall alongside an elevated boom-or-bust risk for a major blizzard.

Virginia vote scheduled on e-bike, scooter limits along Washington and Old Dominion Trail

The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority is scheduled to vote Nov. 19 on whether to restrict electric bicycles and electric scooters across the entire 45-mile stretch of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail.

Judge halts Trump memorial arch for 14 days hours after commission approval

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from beginning construction on a planned memorial arch, halting work just hours after the project received approval.

DC man convicted in multi-state robbery spree that targeted prescription pills, cellphones

A D.C. man was convicted for his role in a violent multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacies and cellphone stores across Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and New Jersey.

Shooting in Arlington leaves man injured

A man was injured during a shooting in Arlington on Thursday night, according to county police.

Man calls police and confesses to Fairfax County bank robbery

A man is facing charges after he called police to confess to a bank robbery in Hybla Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 4, officials said.