High demands, rising prices at Christmas tree farms dampen cheerful spirits

High demands and rising prices across the D.C. region for both real and artificial Christmas trees are making spirits less than bright. 

Mother charged in Fentanyl related death of 20-month-old son: police

Authorities have charged a woman in the death of her 20-month-old son who died after investigators say he ingested a lethal amount of fentanyl over the summer at a home in Prince William County.

LCPS School Board appoints interim superintendent at emergency meeting

Loudoun County school board members are holding a meeting Thursday where they announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent. 

UVA Shooting: Accused gunman Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. makes first court appearance

It was the University of Virginia student's first in-person appearance in court, as a judge set a date for a hearing when witnesses will testify about the shootings on a bus carrying students back to campus from a field trip last month.

Virginia Supreme Court reinstates Loudoun prosecutor removed by judge

The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj on a criminal burglary case Thursday after a judge removed her when he was dissatisfied with a plea deal her office reached.

What to do this weekend for the holidays, World Cup in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Whether you're looking to continue celebrating the holiday season or preparing to cheer on your favorite team in the World Cup quarterfinals, FOX 5 has you covered with the best places to go this weekend in the DMV.

Prince William Co. School Board calls for lower speed limit near high school

The Prince William County School Board is calling for a lower speed limit near a high school in Virginia after several people have been struck, some even killed, at a nearby intersection in recent years.

Fairfax County Police release body-camera footage from in-custody death

Fairfax County Police have released body-camera footage from an in-custody death that occurred in the Franconia District in November.

McLean residents blame police shortage for ongoing neighborhood crime

Residents in a Fairfax County neighborhood are speaking out after ongoing crime, including home burglaries and break-ins, in the area.

Assailant’s mother reacts to LCPS Special Grand Jury report

FOX 5 spoke exclusively with the mother of the student who was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two girls at two different high schools in Loudoun County last year.

Former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler will be paid full salary for next year after fired by board

Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler will be paid his full salary for the next year after he was fired following the release of a scathing grand jury report on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student.

LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler fired by school board

The grand jury report revealed Monday that the school district looked out for its own interests instead of what was best for the students. It outlined how the school system “failed at every juncture."

Speed camera pilot program approved in Fairfax County

New speed cameras are on the way to Fairfax County after a vote Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors.