Arrest of Salvadoran most wanted criminal in Manassas sparks immigration policy conversation
One of the most wanted people in El Salvador was arrested in Prince William County earlier this month, sparking a greater discussion about the relationship between local authorities and ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
One of the most wanted people in El Salvador was arrested in Prince William County earlier this month, sparking a greater discussion about the relationship between local authorities and ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Parents want Thomas Jefferson High School leaders fired over awards controversy
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Senior dogs find forever home in Alexandria after forming lifelong bond
A pair of senior dogs have found a new family just in time for the new year in Alexandria!
A pair of senior dogs have found a new family just in time for the new year in Alexandria!
Bank robbery suspect arrested in Fairfax County, connected to multiple crimes in Virginia
A bank robbery suspect has been arrested in Fairfax County with the help of an off-duty officer and is believed to be connected to multiple robberies across the region.
A bank robbery suspect has been arrested in Fairfax County with the help of an off-duty officer and is believed to be connected to multiple robberies across the region.
Here's all of FOX 5 DC's 2022 recap stories and a few looks ahead to 2023
Over the past few weeks, we've assembled a bunch of great stories to help you look back on 2022, the year that was, and think ahead to 2023. These are just a few of them.
Over the past few weeks, we've assembled a bunch of great stories to help you look back on 2022, the year that was, and think ahead to 2023. These are just a few of them.
Virginia minimum wage to increase to $12 starting Jan. 1; DC's Initiative 82 going into effect in 2023
The minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, and D.C.'s recently passed Initiative 82 will go into effect in 2023, raising the minimum wage for tipped workers to $6 an hour.
The minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, and D.C.'s recently passed Initiative 82 will go into effect in 2023, raising the minimum wage for tipped workers to $6 an hour.
We wrapped up our top stories (so far) in 2022
While Spotify Wrapped told us what our most-played songs were so far in 2022, we took a look at our analytics tools to determine what stories on fox5dc.com were read and watched the most.
While Spotify Wrapped told us what our most-played songs were so far in 2022, we took a look at our analytics tools to determine what stories on fox5dc.com were read and watched the most.
Are Southwest flights back on track? DC area airports see significant decrease in cancelations
Southwest Airlines is set to resume normal operations on Friday after battling intense criticism all week when thousands of flights were canceled here at home and across the country.
Southwest Airlines is set to resume normal operations on Friday after battling intense criticism all week when thousands of flights were canceled here at home and across the country.
'We really want the ferry open:' Hundreds protest over White's Ferry continued closure
White’s Ferry, which carries passengers and cars across the Potomac between Maryland and Virginia, has been shut down for two years now. On Thursday, locals gathered to send a message to politicians that it is hurting the community.
White’s Ferry, which carries passengers and cars across the Potomac between Maryland and Virginia, has been shut down for two years now. On Thursday, locals gathered to send a message to politicians that it is hurting the community.
Stafford County teen arrested for robbing health spa, raping employee
A teenager was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a health spa employee before using a knife to rob the business.
A teenager was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a health spa employee before using a knife to rob the business.
Man charged with child neglect after driving drunk with 5-year-old in back seat
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he drove drunk with a 5-year-old in the backseat, according to police.
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he drove drunk with a 5-year-old in the backseat, according to police.
Woman accused of embezzling from local Boy Scouts troop: police
A woman in Fauquier County was arrested after a months-long investigation found she embezzled thousands from a local Boy Scouts troop.
A woman in Fauquier County was arrested after a months-long investigation found she embezzled thousands from a local Boy Scouts troop.
Popular Alexandria post office may close soon
A busy post office branch at Mt. Vernon Plaza in Alexandria may be closing soon, according to a court filing last week.
A busy post office branch at Mt. Vernon Plaza in Alexandria may be closing soon, according to a court filing last week.
Top-ranked Virginia high school accused of depriving students of merit awards
Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in Northern Virginia, deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned, according to a parent whose son was affected.
Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in Northern Virginia, deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned, according to a parent whose son was affected.
Is Southwest still canceling flights? Here's where things stand at DCA, IAD and BWI
Staff shortages and an outdated scheduling system are to blame for the continuing cancelations at Southwest Airlines, and one of the hardest-hit airports is BWI.
Staff shortages and an outdated scheduling system are to blame for the continuing cancelations at Southwest Airlines, and one of the hardest-hit airports is BWI.
New Year's Eve 2022: Things to do in D.C. to ring in 2023
After two years of muted celebrations, New Year’s Eve events are back in a big way in our nation’s capital.
After two years of muted celebrations, New Year’s Eve events are back in a big way in our nation’s capital.
Woodbridge man missing under suspicious circumstances
A father who disappeared in northern Virginia has now been gone over a week, missing his daughter’s first Christmas.
A father who disappeared in northern Virginia has now been gone over a week, missing his daughter’s first Christmas.
3 dead after SUV tried to cross flooded river in Virginia
At least three people — a man and two boys — were found dead after the current apparently swept away an SUV at a river crossing in central Virginia.
At least three people — a man and two boys — were found dead after the current apparently swept away an SUV at a river crossing in central Virginia.
Hostage escapes from barricade situation at Herndon home; subject arrested
The subject of a nary 12-hour long barricade situation in Herndon has been arrested after a lone hostage safely escaped the home early Wednesday morning.
The subject of a nary 12-hour long barricade situation in Herndon has been arrested after a lone hostage safely escaped the home early Wednesday morning.
Christmas Tree Recycling: What to know and where to go in the DC region
While there is much debate about how long Christmas decorations should stay up and when you should take down your Christmas tree, there are some do's and don'ts when it comes to disposing of your tree that everyone should know.
While there is much debate about how long Christmas decorations should stay up and when you should take down your Christmas tree, there are some do's and don'ts when it comes to disposing of your tree that everyone should know.