Parachutist 'doing great' after slamming into Virginia Tech scoreboard
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The big headline coming out of Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday had very little to do with football. Instead, many fans are talking about the skydiver who crashed into the scoreboard just ahead of the game.

Scooter-riding suspect wanted for multiple sexual assaults in Woodbridge, police say
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Police are continuing to search for a sex assault suspect after another victim came forward saying she was touched inappropriately in the Powells Creek area of Woodbridge. This is the fourth victim to come forward with allegations. 

Scooter-riding suspect wanted for multiple sexual assaults in Woodbridge, police say

Police are continuing to search for a sex assault suspect after another victim came forward saying she was touched inappropriately in the Powells Creek area of Woodbridge. 

Trial for vice mayor of Purcellville recall effort begins
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The vice mayor of Purcellville is on trial this week. He’s the subject of an unprecedented recall. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live outside Loudoun County Circuit Court in Leesburg with the story.  

Virginia redistricting vote: What to know about Tuesday’s special election

Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether lawmakers should be allowed to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterms, a proposal that could shift the balance of the state’s House delegation.

Daughter of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner dies after long health battle

The daughter of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, has died following a decades‑long struggle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues, the senator announced Monday.

Fairfax County Police sergeant charged with aggravated sexual battery

A Fairfax County police sergeant has been arrested in Fauquier County and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery in connection to an off‑duty incident, authorities said.

Trial begins in recall effort against Purcellville vice mayor

An effort to remove Purcellville’s vice mayor is went to trial Monday after delays linked to separate criminal cases involving town leadership.

DC weather: Cool, breezy with sprinkles Monday; Freeze Warning Tuesday

Cool, breezy weather moves across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, with a slight chance of sprinkles early in the day and a Freeze Warning in place for Tuesday.

Virginia voters face high-stakes redistricting referendum Tuesday

Voters across Virginia are set to head to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence the balance of power in Washington.

Fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County

A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies.

'An absolute tragedy:' Family, friends remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s legacy

The family, friends and attorney of Dr. Cerina Fairfax are speaking out following her death in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. 

Surge of 'snatch and grab' thefts in Northern Virginia: police

A woman in Loudoun County was robbed of her jewelry and injured as suspects fled in what authorities say is the latest in a series of "snatch and grab" thefts across the region. 

Justin Fairfax killed wife and himself 2 weeks before court deadline to move out

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, once a rising Democratic star before sexual assault allegations derailed his political career, fatally shot his estranged wife and then himself just weeks before a judge’s deadline requiring him to move out of their family home, according to police and court records.

Student arrested after pistol found in backpack at Massaponax High, sheriff says

A student was arrested Thursday after a pistol was found in his backpack as he entered Massaponax High School, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.

Prince William County Schools could cut $31M from budger
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The community is fighting back on a last-minute budget shakeup in Prince William County, where schools could lose more than $30 million. County leaders are considering a major tax cut, but school officials warn that it could come at a cost to students. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports.

Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife, then himself
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Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.