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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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! 

5 things to do in Leesburg

It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we are paying a summer visit to LEESBURG!

Son shoots mother, then himself in Fairfax County: police

A son shot his mother Thursday inside a Falls Church apartment, and then police say, the man turned the gun on himself. 

Available cooling centers in Alexandria amidst heave wave

Following an hazardous heat forecast issued in the D.C. area, the city of Alexandria is making several cooling centers available to community members and residents. 

20-year-old woman arrested for knife assault, controlled substances

A Spotsylvania woman was arrested after she assaulted someone with a knife and was found with drugs she said she found at Taco Bell, according to police. 

Reports of sexual assaults by rideshare drivers prompt safety warnings in Fairfax County

Rideshare transportation provides convenient and affordable ways to get around. While they offer an accessible service for people to travel, Fairfax County police are warning the community to stay alert and prioritize safety when using the apps.

Alexandria's police chief speaks out as violence reaches record levels

Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes says that in his 30 plus years of living in the city – he’s never seen crime at this level. It's now interfering with the quality of life for residents.