Alexandria health officials issue warnings about ticks as weather warms up
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With temperatures finally on the rise, health experts are sounding the alarm tonight that tick season is once again upon us. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Alexandria now, where the health department is issuing a warning and advising on how to both avoid and deal with ticks.

Students return to school after deaths of 3 Spotsylvania High School seniors in crash

Students at Spotsylvania High School returned to class Monday facing a difficult first day back after three seniors were killed in a car crash during spring break.

IRS tax refund April 2026, stimulus payment, direct deposit relief, tariff dividend fact check

The tax filing season is underway, bringing questions about refunds, stimulus rumors and federal dividend proposals. The IRS says refunds are running higher so far this year while warning taxpayers about a rise in misleading payment claims.

Churches, temples stepping up security ahead of Easter weekend

Ahead of one of the holiest weekends of the year, places of worship across the country and in the DMV are working to keep people safe.  For some churches, that includes training from local law enforcement.

Washington Nationals’ 2026 home opener forecast: Afternoon sunshine, highs near 80 degrees

A chilly, foggy start gives way to a warm, sunny Friday across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs climbing to around 80 degrees in time for the Nationals’ 2026 home opener.

Father accused in 3-month-old’s death is in US illegally, officials say

A 28-year-old man identified as a Guatemalan undocumented immigrant has been charged in connection with the death of his 3-month-old daughter in Bailey’s Crossroads, according to Fairfax County police.

DC weather: Cooler Thursday with fog, drizzle; 80s return Friday

Patchy fog, light drizzle and temperatures in the low 60s Thursday across the Washington, D.C., region after Wednesday’s highs in the upper 80s made it feel like summer.

DC weather: Scattered showers, thunderstorms possible Wednesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday as temperatures climb into the upper 80s, approaching record highs.

Fairfax County police seek woman accused of stealing jewelry off victims in sleight‑of‑hand scams

Police are searching for a woman that say is linked to a series of sleight-of-hand scam thefts in which victims say jewelry was removed and replaced with cheap costume pieces during encounters across Fairfax County.