Azzi Fudd, Virginia native, selected No. 1 in WNBA draft

Virginia native Azzi Fudd was selected No. 1 in the WNBA draft, earning a $500,000 payday as the former UConn standout begins her professional career. 

Undercover child predator sting in Fairfax County leads to 10 arrests
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Fairfax County police have arrested 10 men in a child predator sting. Detectives posed as minors, luring suspects to a location before making the arrests. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita has more. 

Naked burglar arrested in Centreville, officials say
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Police say they have arrested the man accused of trying to break into a Centreville home while completely nude. He's now facing multiple charges. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the latest details.

West Potomac High School offers students chance to train with first responders
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In a unique program, students in Fairfax County are getting to train with first responders to learn what it's like and how to respond to emergency situations. FOX 5 photojournalist Nelson Jones has the story. 

Man arrested for multiple sex offenses; search for potential victim underway
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is investigating a man accused of multiple sex offense charges. Now, police are also searching for a girl who went missing over 10 years ago that may have been one of his victims. 

Man arrested for multiple sex offenses; search for potential victim underway
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is investigating a man accused of multiple sex offense charges. Now, police are also searching for a girl who went missing over 10 years ago that may have been one of his victims. 

Orphaned bear cubs released back into Virginia wild

Two orphaned black bear cubs rescued in Virginia last year have been successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild after months of care. 

Route 50 construction to cause major traffic delays in Fairfax

Drivers in Fairfax should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as a major construction project along Route 50 begins Friday night.

Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar

The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar. 

Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar
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The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports. 

Virginia civil rights leaders warn of misleading vote mailers

There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues. 

18-year-old accused of groping classmates in Fairfax County found guilty on 9 counts
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An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts. He was originally charged with 13, but was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped. 

Virginia civil rights leaders warn of misleading vote mailers
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There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues. Civil rights leaders say they are upset over recent political mailers that have been sent to voters in Northern Virginia. They call the effort misleading and are trying to trick people into voting against the democratic plan. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports. 

When is the deadline to register for the Virginia primary?

Voters in Virginia who want to participate in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Friday, July 24.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes proposed casino in Fairfax County
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would allow the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to call a referendum vote on a casino in Tysons Corner. The casino plans have been a point of controversy for the county. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details. 

Man whose pull-up burst water pipe at George Mason University comes forward

George Mason University police released a video showing a man doing a pull-up on a water pipe, which burst and flooded a parking garage on the Arlington campus last month.