Former Virginia middle school teacher to avoid sex offender label in plea deal
A northern Virginia teacher accused of having sex with a minor will not have to register as a sex offender, court documents reveal.
A northern Virginia teacher accused of having sex with a minor will not have to register as a sex offender, court documents reveal.
Fairfax schools considers weapons detection screening
The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.
The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.
Sports reporter Don Geronimo issues apology to news anchor, days after being fired
Don Geronimo, a sports host with the Washington Commanders radio partner apologizes to WUSA-TV sports anchor Sharla McBride, days after being fired for making disparaging comments about McBride during training camp.
Don Geronimo, a sports host with the Washington Commanders radio partner apologizes to WUSA-TV sports anchor Sharla McBride, days after being fired for making disparaging comments about McBride during training camp.
Over 132,000 tickets in Virginia win Mega Millions prizes as estimated jackpot grows to $1.25B
Over 132,000 tickets in Virginia won a Mega Millions prize for the Tuesday, August 1 drawing as the estimated jackpot grows to $1.25 billion.
Over 132,000 tickets in Virginia won a Mega Millions prize for the Tuesday, August 1 drawing as the estimated jackpot grows to $1.25 billion.
Some lanes reopen along George Washington Parkway as storm cleanup continues
The northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway reopened Tuesday afternoon after days of cleanup following heavy weekend storms.
The northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway reopened Tuesday afternoon after days of cleanup following heavy weekend storms.
Hit-and-run outside Post Malone show in Virginia leaves young woman injured
Prince William County police need your help tracking down a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash outside the Post Malone concert in Virginia.
Prince William County police need your help tracking down a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash outside the Post Malone concert in Virginia.
Driver accused of killing teen, injuring 3 others in high-speed Virginia crash arrested
Nearly two weeks after 17-year-old Rebekah Alexis Zarco was killed in a car crash on Burke Centre Parkway, Fairfax County police have announced they've caught the man they believe is responsible.
Nearly two weeks after 17-year-old Rebekah Alexis Zarco was killed in a car crash on Burke Centre Parkway, Fairfax County police have announced they've caught the man they believe is responsible.
Teen charged with strangulation and abduction in Woodbridge
Authorities have arrested and charged an 18-year-old with strangulation and abduction in Woodbridge.
Authorities have arrested and charged an 18-year-old with strangulation and abduction in Woodbridge.
Nationals Park nominated for Best Stadium Food
Nationals Park has been named a finalist for Best Stadium Food in the country.
Nationals Park has been named a finalist for Best Stadium Food in the country.
Virginia veterinary technician sentenced to 20 months for role in dogfighting scheme
A Virginia veterinary technician who once distributed a magazine nationwide on the illegal dogfighting business was sentenced to 20 months in prison, federal prosecutors said Monday.
A Virginia veterinary technician who once distributed a magazine nationwide on the illegal dogfighting business was sentenced to 20 months in prison, federal prosecutors said Monday.
Dumfries community mourning loss of Marine Corps employee killed during severe storms
People across the DMV are still dealing with the impacts of Saturday’s severe storms. Downed trees destroyed homes, left thousands without power and in Dumfries, claimed the life of one man.
People across the DMV are still dealing with the impacts of Saturday’s severe storms. Downed trees destroyed homes, left thousands without power and in Dumfries, claimed the life of one man.
Weekend storm cleanup continues Monday across DC region
The D.C. region is continuing to clean up Monday following weekend storms that downed trees, closed roadways, and brought power outages to the area.
The D.C. region is continuing to clean up Monday following weekend storms that downed trees, closed roadways, and brought power outages to the area.
Several road closures in place following severe weather in DC region
The United States Park Police has issued a traffic alert following severe weather across the D.C. region.
The United States Park Police has issued a traffic alert following severe weather across the D.C. region.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued across the DMV
There are severe thunderstorms blowing through the DMV, and are expected to remain along the east of I-95 by 5 p.m.
There are severe thunderstorms blowing through the DMV, and are expected to remain along the east of I-95 by 5 p.m.
NMAAHC Hip-hop Block Party returns to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop
The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be hosting their 2nd annual summer Hip-hop Block Party, here's how you can get tickets.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be hosting their 2nd annual summer Hip-hop Block Party, here's how you can get tickets.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger planning to run for Virginia governor: report
Virginia Representative Abigail Spanberger is looking to run for governor in 2025, according to a new report in Politico.
Virginia Representative Abigail Spanberger is looking to run for governor in 2025, according to a new report in Politico.
Celebrate National Milk Chocolate Day with these sweet spots in the DMV
Happy National Milk Chocolate Day! Celebrate this sweet day, with a variety of chocolaty options throughout the DMV.
Happy National Milk Chocolate Day! Celebrate this sweet day, with a variety of chocolaty options throughout the DMV.
Exploring Leesburg: FOX 5 Zip Trip 2023
Last year, FOX 5 visited 15 cities across the DMV. And in 2023, we're continuing that by visiting 15 more cities. Today's destination: Leesburg, VA!
Last year, FOX 5 visited 15 cities across the DMV. And in 2023, we're continuing that by visiting 15 more cities. Today's destination: Leesburg, VA!
Suspect held without bond after robbing 66-year-old woman in Reston
Reston Police arrested and charged a suspect after robbing a 66-year-old woman Thursday evening.
Reston Police arrested and charged a suspect after robbing a 66-year-old woman Thursday evening.
5 things to do in Leesburg
It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we are paying a summer visit to LEESBURG!
It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we are paying a summer visit to LEESBURG!



















