DC Water urges customers to conserve water as regional drought watch declared
DC Water is urging customers to conserve water after the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Drought Coordination Committee declared a regional drought watch.
DC Water is urging customers to conserve water after the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Drought Coordination Committee declared a regional drought watch.
Sail250 guide for Virginia, Maryland: Celebrations, timeline, visiting ships
Sail250 is bringing dozens of the world's most magnificent tall ships and naval vessels to Virginia and Maryland. Here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
Sail250 is bringing dozens of the world's most magnificent tall ships and naval vessels to Virginia and Maryland. Here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
Fairfax County police launch summer traffic safety push
Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.
Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.
DC weather: Sunny, warm Wednesday before heat surges later this week
A sunny and warm Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with a high near 82 degrees.
A sunny and warm Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with a high near 82 degrees.
Fairfax County police launch major crackdown on dangerous driving
Fairfax County police are launching a major crackdown on dangerous driving this month, putting extra officers on the streets to target everything from speeding to loud exhausts.
Fairfax County police are launching a major crackdown on dangerous driving this month, putting extra officers on the streets to target everything from speeding to loud exhausts.
Review backs FCPS handling of student convicted of groping Fairfax High girls
An external investigation and safety review found Fairfax County Public Schools acted promptly and appropriately regarding a student convicted of groping girls inside Fairfax High School.
An external investigation and safety review found Fairfax County Public Schools acted promptly and appropriately regarding a student convicted of groping girls inside Fairfax High School.
Man arrested for alleged sexual battery of teen at Rosa Parks Elementary School
A Woodbridge man was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly sexually assaulting and pushing a 14-year-old boy at a local elementary school.
A Woodbridge man was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly sexually assaulting and pushing a 14-year-old boy at a local elementary school.
Wolf Trap announces summer concerts including Lizzo, Jon Batiste, Chance the Rapper & more
Wolf Trap announced the lineup for its 2026 summer shows on Tuesday, featuring a variety of well-known musicians and other artists.
Wolf Trap announced the lineup for its 2026 summer shows on Tuesday, featuring a variety of well-known musicians and other artists.
'I just freaked out!' Woman wins $1 million Virginia scratch off prize
An anonymous woman is $1 million richer after picking up a winning scratch‑off ticket in Virginia.
An anonymous woman is $1 million richer after picking up a winning scratch‑off ticket in Virginia.
Manassas machete attack sends man to hospital, police say
A man wielding a machete attacked a group of men at a Manassas gas station Sunday night, sending one of them to the hospital.
A man wielding a machete attacked a group of men at a Manassas gas station Sunday night, sending one of them to the hospital.
5 dead, dozens injured in bus crash on I-95 in Virginia
A deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County early Friday morning left five people dead and dozens injured, according to Virginia State Police.
A deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County early Friday morning left five people dead and dozens injured, according to Virginia State Police.
Bus driver’s records subpoenaed as fatal Virginia crash investigation continues
The federal government has taken legal action to obtain records tied to the tour bus driver involved in the deadly I‑95 crash in northern Virginia.
The federal government has taken legal action to obtain records tied to the tour bus driver involved in the deadly I‑95 crash in northern Virginia.
DC weather: Mostly sunny Tuesday near 76 degrees; 90s expected to start the weekend
A mostly sunny and comfortable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures near 76 degrees.
A mostly sunny and comfortable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures near 76 degrees.
Firefighters in Stafford County seek shorter workweek after crash response
Firefighters in Stafford County are calling for a reduction in their weekly hours, saying the demands of the job and recent large-scale emergencies highlight the need for change.
Firefighters in Stafford County are calling for a reduction in their weekly hours, saying the demands of the job and recent large-scale emergencies highlight the need for change.
Memorial unveiled for victims of DCA mid-air collision in Alexandria
A memorial honoring the 67 victims of the mid-air collision involving American Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter has been unveiled in Alexandria near Rivergate Park.
A memorial honoring the 67 victims of the mid-air collision involving American Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter has been unveiled in Alexandria near Rivergate Park.
Fire destroys Zandra’s Taqueria in downtown Culpeper
A beloved Culpeper restaurant is a total loss after a Saturday fire ripped through the building and sent first responders scrambling to contain the damage.
A beloved Culpeper restaurant is a total loss after a Saturday fire ripped through the building and sent first responders scrambling to contain the damage.
Bus driver in deadly Stafford County I-95 crash now facing felony charges
Stafford County bus driver in Friday’s deadly crash faces felony charges as investigators say speed likely contributed. Five people were killed and dozens injured.
Stafford County bus driver in Friday’s deadly crash faces felony charges as investigators say speed likely contributed. Five people were killed and dozens injured.
2026 FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations are here! Check the full list
FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!
FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!
2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Virginia
Authorities are investigating after two people were killed in a wrong‑way crash Saturday on Interstate 95 in Caroline County.
Authorities are investigating after two people were killed in a wrong‑way crash Saturday on Interstate 95 in Caroline County.
Deadly I-95 bus crash: NTSB says speed played a role with full investigation underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a full investigation into the deadly I-95 collision, with officials now indicating that speeding played a role.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a full investigation into the deadly I-95 collision, with officials now indicating that speeding played a role.