DC weather: Sunny Monday with highs near 80 degrees

A sunny and less humid Monday for the Washington, D.C. region, with afternoon highs near 80 degrees after a hot and humid weekend.

20-year-old university student missing in Potomac River; search resumes Monday

Search crews returned to the Potomac River Monday after an extensive overnight effort to find a 20-year-old university student, who disappeared while swimming near Great Falls.

Tent collapses during outdoor church service in SW Virginia; 1 killed

A tent collapsed during an outdoor church service in southwest Virginia Friday night, killing at least one person, according to officials.

FOX 5 Zip Trip heads to Lorton, Virginia

FOX 5 is bringing its beloved Zip Trip summer tradition to Lorton, Virginia, highlighting the community’s unique blend of history, natural beauty and small-town charm.

Loudoun County woman charged in rental scam, accused of locking renters out

Police say Kimberly Vu posed as a real estate agent, and after collecting rent and security deposits, failed to provide the promised housing.

Pentagon says no hazard after shelter in place over air quality issue

A hazardous materials incident prompted an emergency response at the Pentagon on Thursday morning after air‑quality sensors detected an issue inside the building.

FCPS to vote on 3 motions involving AI technology

A major vote is expected Thursday in Fairfax County as the school board considers whether to edge out certain technology use across the school system.

Fairfax County opioid overdose deaths hit lowest level in a decade

Fairfax County health officials say opioid overdose deaths have fallen to their lowest level in 10 years, marking a significant decline even as experts caution the crisis is far from over.

Springfield single-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continue to investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash in Springfield that left one person dead and two others injured on Tuesday.

Loudoun schools superintendent questioned in Congress over alleged locker room incidents

LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence faced scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday over student safety, parent transparency and the handling of alleged recordings in school locker rooms and bathrooms.

Dulles nears opening of first new concourse in 20 years

FOX 5 got a behind-the-scenes look Wednesday at the massive expansion project taking shape at Washington Dulles International Airport.

6 injured after car slams into Sterling Goodwill store

Six people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle crashed into a Goodwill store in Loudoun County on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

Bus driver in deadly I-95 crash appears in court

The driver of a charter bus involved in a deadly Interstate 95 crash in Stafford County made his first court appearances Thursday, as investigators continue trying to determine why the vehicle never slowed before plowing into traffic near a construction zone.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday as heat and humidity build

Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures rise into the upper 80s and a more summerlike pattern returns to the area.

Experts warn copperhead season is starting early in Northern Virginia

As families spend more time outdoors this summer, experts are warning that copperhead snakes are already showing up earlier than usual across parts of Northern Virginia.

2 juveniles charged after break-in, string of thefts in Stafford

Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle thefts, a business break-in and multiple financial crimes following an investigation by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

DC weather: Partly sunny Tuesday before heat and storms return midweek

A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.

Virginia chase and abduction suspect taken into custody, police say

The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.