Man charged with fatally shooting mother in Arlington home, police say
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed his mother inside their Arlington home.
Hurricane Erin to miss East Coast but send dangerous waves, rip currents to MD, VA & DE
Hurricane Erin went through explosive strengthening as expected over the weekend as it skirts along the Caribbean. Luckily, Erin will miss the East Coast as it gets steered eastward by a cold front and stays in the Atlantic. While the full tropical impacts won't be felt over the area, places along the Mid-Atlantic coast can see dangerous conditions along the coast.
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent walks out for taped interview with FOX 5
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid cut her interview with FOX 5 short Monday, appearing unwilling to discuss certain topics as students headed back to class.
DC weather: Cooler temps, spotty showers to start the week Monday
A few showers could develop across the D.C. region on Monday afternoon and evening as cooler temperatures move into the area.
Suspect armed with knife hid in Wawa women's restroom, climbed into victim's stall: police
A man is facing several charges, including assault and abduction, after a terrifying incident unfolded in a Wawa restroom in Virginia this weekend.
Anonymous winner claims Virginia's largest lottery jackpot
Virginia has a new record lottery winner after an anonymous player claimed the $348 million jackpot from the June 27 Mega Millions drawing.
Man dies in Alexandria police custody after being arrested for public intoxication
An adult man has died in Alexandria police custody after being arrested for public intoxication on Friday afternoon.
'The Family Reunion' 3-day culinary event returns to Virginia at Salamander Resort
The fifth annual culinary event, "The Family Reunion," is underway at the five-star Salamander Resort in Middleburg, Virginia.
Fairfax County police seek public’s help identifying suspect in indecent exposure case
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man caught on surveillance video who is suspected of masturbating in public along a street in Oakton.
DC weather: PM scattered showers, thunderstorms Friday as humidity continues
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
Zip Trip 2025 heads to Stafford!
The FOX 5 2025 Zip Trip season is making its way to Stafford for a Friday full of community fun!
Two arrested in Woodbridge on felony child endangerment, drug charges
Two people are facing felony charges after police say they found suspected illegal narcotics within reach of three young children during a traffic stop early Thursday morning.
‘CIA operative’ romance scammer dies after jumping from high-rise, fleeing arrest warrant
A man who jumped to his death last week was fleeing arrest over charges related to romance scams, in which he manipulated multiple women he met on online dating websites out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to court documents.
Virginia Beach aims to remove 'vulgar' t-shirt, booty-shorts displays from storefronts
The Virginia Beach City Council has approved a resolution requesting that Oceanfront shops voluntarily remove vulgar clothing and other risqué merchandise from their storefronts.
Sterling man faces felony animal cruelty charges after two dogs die in hot car
A Loudoun County man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after two dogs died inside a hot car earlier this month.
DC weather: Flash flood warning issued as showers and thunderstorms threaten evening commutes
Flash Flood warnings have been issued in parts of Northern Virginia as a cloudy and humid Wednesday brings showers across the D.C. region.
Mountain town rocked after country singer's mom murdered in random home invasion
A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.
Purcellville mayor calls special meeting after town leadership arrests
The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.
DC could see first 90-degree day of August as heat returns
Summer heat is making a comeback on Tuesday, with hot and humid conditions that could push temperatures to 90 degrees for the first time this month in the D.C. region.
Patients left in limbo as UnitedHealthcare, Johns Hopkins negotiate care plans
The home of Maryland's largest children's hospital, Johns Hopkins University, may force patients to pay out-of-pocket if they can't reach a deal with United Healthcare.