Man abducted woman, led police on chase in Virginia: authorities
An injured woman was found inside the vehicle of a Virginia man who was eventually captured after evading police several times in one day.
An injured woman was found inside the vehicle of a Virginia man who was eventually captured after evading police several times in one day.
Here are the 10 executive orders Spanberger signed on her first day as governor
During her first day on the job, Spanberger signed a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
During her first day on the job, Spanberger signed a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
Croatia national soccer team to base FIFA World Cup training in Alexandria
The Croatian Football Federation confirmed that Alexandria, in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., has been selected as the training and base camp location for its national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Croatian Football Federation confirmed that Alexandria, in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., has been selected as the training and base camp location for its national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Abigail Spanberger delivers speech at swearing-in ceremony
Abigail Spanberger, the new governor of Virginia, delivered her inaugural address at her swearing-in ceremony in Richmond on Saturday.
Abigail Spanberger, the new governor of Virginia, delivered her inaugural address at her swearing-in ceremony in Richmond on Saturday.
Who is Abigail Spanberger? What to know about Virginia’s new governor
Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor on Saturday, becoming the first woman elected to lead the Commonwealth.
Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor on Saturday, becoming the first woman elected to lead the Commonwealth.
5 charged in sex trafficking, drug distribution operation at Dumfries motel
Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday.
Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday.
5 charged in alleged prostitution, drug trafficking operation at Dumfries motel
Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday.
Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday.
New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state
By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year.
By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year.
DMV leaders meet with Trump administration to address data center energy costs
The debate over data centers is front and center in D.C. right now.
The debate over data centers is front and center in D.C. right now.
New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state
By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson explains.
By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson explains.
Loudoun County Sheriff backs ICE, urges trust amid protests
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Loudoun County Sheriff says he is standing behind ICE and is encouraging northern Virginia residents to trust federal officials amid the ongoing protests breaking out across the country. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Loudoun County Sheriff says he is standing behind ICE and is encouraging northern Virginia residents to trust federal officials amid the ongoing protests breaking out across the country. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman discusses plan to improve pedestrian safety
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is sharing his strategy to address pedestrian safety after deadly crashes, happening back-to-back, left the community shaken.
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is sharing his strategy to address pedestrian safety after deadly crashes, happening back-to-back, left the community shaken.
Virginia child dies of flu in state’s first pediatric influenza death of 2025–26 season
Virginia health officials say a preschool‑age child has died from flu complications, marking the state’s first influenza‑associated pediatric death of the 2025–26 season.
Virginia health officials say a preschool‑age child has died from flu complications, marking the state’s first influenza‑associated pediatric death of the 2025–26 season.
Trooper, K9 hurt after suspect rams cruiser on American Legion Bridge: police
A Virginia State Police trooper and a K9 suffered minor injuries early Friday after a pursuit involving a vehicle with suspected stolen tags ended in a crash on the American Legion Bridge.
A Virginia State Police trooper and a K9 suffered minor injuries early Friday after a pursuit involving a vehicle with suspected stolen tags ended in a crash on the American Legion Bridge.
Baltimore Key Bridge, American Legion Bridge projects to be accelerated after Moore, Duffy meeting
Relief may be on the way for commuters across the Washington, D.C. region under a new agreement between Maryland and the Trump administration.
Relief may be on the way for commuters across the Washington, D.C. region under a new agreement between Maryland and the Trump administration.
Spanberger to be sworn-in as first female Virginia governor
History will be made in Virginia on Saturday as Governor‑elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn-in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor.
History will be made in Virginia on Saturday as Governor‑elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn-in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor.
DC weather: Mixed snow, sleet Saturday; tracking coastal snow threat Sunday
Some of the coldest air of the season settles over the Washington, D.C. region Friday as a pair of wintry systems line up for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Some of the coldest air of the season settles over the Washington, D.C. region Friday as a pair of wintry systems line up for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
DC weather: Chance for snow over MLK weekend as coastal system moves north
All eyes are on a storm system that could bring the chance for accumulating snow to the area over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
All eyes are on a storm system that could bring the chance for accumulating snow to the area over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
15-year-old pedestrian hit by car in Alexandria seriously injured, police say
A teen was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Alexandria Thursday night, police say.
A teen was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Alexandria Thursday night, police say.
Brendan Banfield Trial: First week ends with testimonies from au pair, detective, new evidence
The trial of Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Fairfax County home back in 2023, wrapped up its first week on Thursday.
The trial of Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Fairfax County home back in 2023, wrapped up its first week on Thursday.