Sonic boom heard across DC area identified as F-16 fighter jet
A fighter jet that was trying to intercept an unresponsive small plane that flew over D.C. Sunday triggered report of a loud boom that was heard across the area.
A fighter jet that was trying to intercept an unresponsive small plane that flew over D.C. Sunday triggered report of a loud boom that was heard across the area.
Meerkat killed in fire at Metro Richmond Zoo
A meerkat was killed in a fire at the Metro Richmond Zoo over the weekend.
A meerkat was killed in a fire at the Metro Richmond Zoo over the weekend.
Marine arrested for driving under the influence after striking 2 teens in Stafford County: police
Authorities arrested a Marine they say was driving under the influence when she struck two teens in Stafford County.
Authorities arrested a Marine they say was driving under the influence when she struck two teens in Stafford County.
Cessna plane crashes in Virginia after passing through restricted DC airspace; NORAD dispatched
The FAA told FOX 5 that a Cessna citation has crashed into a mountainous terrain in Southwest Virginia.
The FAA told FOX 5 that a Cessna citation has crashed into a mountainous terrain in Southwest Virginia.
Fallen power lines cause massive backup on I-95 at Fairfax County Parkway; strands drivers for hours
A major backup shutdown I-95 at the Fairfax County Parkway on Saturday afternoon. Here's what we know.
A major backup shutdown I-95 at the Fairfax County Parkway on Saturday afternoon. Here's what we know.
LGBTQ+ Pride Events taking place this weekend across the DMV
There are a number of LGBTQ+ Pride events across the DMV in June including a couple this weekend in Loudoun, Annapolis, Alexandria, Fairfax and more!
There are a number of LGBTQ+ Pride events across the DMV in June including a couple this weekend in Loudoun, Annapolis, Alexandria, Fairfax and more!
Loudoun County animal rescue staff charged with animal cruelty
More than 100 animals were recently found mistreated in the town of Round Hill in northern Virginia, and now three people with Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue are facing several animal cruelty charges.
More than 100 animals were recently found mistreated in the town of Round Hill in northern Virginia, and now three people with Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue are facing several animal cruelty charges.
Loudoun County School Board names new superintendent after nationwide search
After a months-long nationwide search, the Loudoun County School Board has voted in a new superintendent.
After a months-long nationwide search, the Loudoun County School Board has voted in a new superintendent.
Bond hearing held for first suspect in Virginia gun store burglary
At a bond hearing Friday morning, Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said some of the guns 20-year-old Cedric Minger is accused of stealing wound up inside a D.C. school.
At a bond hearing Friday morning, Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said some of the guns 20-year-old Cedric Minger is accused of stealing wound up inside a D.C. school.
H&H Bagels coming to DC and Virginia, and they'll be flash frozen
New York City's famed H&H Bagels is opening 10 stores in D.C. and Virginia.
New York City's famed H&H Bagels is opening 10 stores in D.C. and Virginia.
Exploring Vienna: 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: Vienna, 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: Vienna, VA!
Hot, hazy Friday with temperatures near 90 degrees; Code Orange Air Quality Alert across DC region
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Washington D.C. area Friday as wildfire smoke moves into the region and temperatures are expected to spike.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Washington D.C. area Friday as wildfire smoke moves into the region and temperatures are expected to spike.
Virginia, Maryland named eight and ninth most romantic states
Maryland has been named the ninth most romantic state in the country – but the state that comes in at number one may come as a surprise.
Maryland has been named the ninth most romantic state in the country – but the state that comes in at number one may come as a surprise.
3 cars involved in shooting, crash on VA interstate: police
Three cars were involved in a shooting and crash on a Virginia Interstate Thursday, according to police.
Three cars were involved in a shooting and crash on a Virginia Interstate Thursday, according to police.
5 things to do in Vienna
It's a brand-new month and a brand-new FOX 5 ZIP TRIP location! This week we're heading to Virginia for a visit to VIENNA!
It's a brand-new month and a brand-new FOX 5 ZIP TRIP location! This week we're heading to Virginia for a visit to VIENNA!
Woman sexually assaulted outside car in Centreville; police release sketch of attacker
Authorities say a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger while she was standing outside of her vehicle in Fairfax County.
Authorities say a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger while she was standing outside of her vehicle in Fairfax County.
14 endangered children missing from Virginia recovered in 'Operation We Will Find You'
The U.S. Marshals Service recovered 14 endangered children missing from Virginia during 'Operation We Will Find You,' a multi-state operation that located 225 missing kids from across the country.
The U.S. Marshals Service recovered 14 endangered children missing from Virginia during 'Operation We Will Find You,' a multi-state operation that located 225 missing kids from across the country.
2 teens arrested after high school student killed during drug related robbery in Fairfax Co: police
Two teenagers have been arrested after a drug-related robbery led to the killings of a high school student and another man in a Fairfax County apartment complex on Memorial Day.
Two teenagers have been arrested after a drug-related robbery led to the killings of a high school student and another man in a Fairfax County apartment complex on Memorial Day.
Substitute teacher charged after showing up to Tuscarora High School drunk
A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria.
A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria.
Bicycle-involved crashes on the rise in Virginia
Authorities in Virginia are warning that crashes involving bicycles are on the rise.
Authorities in Virginia are warning that crashes involving bicycles are on the rise.