Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Loudoun County

Officials in Loudoun County, Virginia are reminding residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species of insect that can wreak havoc on plant life and cause issues for property owners.

Virginia school districts scramble to fill hundreds of teacher vacancies

Parents are concerned because we are now less than a month away from the first day of school, and many districts in the area are scrambling to fill teacher vacancies. 

2-year-old DC girl found dead in Virginia Beach hotel room: police

Authorities in Virginia Beach are investigating the death of a two-year-old D.C. girl they say was found in a hotel room earlier this week.

Speed limit changes could be coming to portion of Richmond Highway

Richmond Highway has had a long history and bad reputation when it comes to accidents and speeding. Now, state officials may be ready to act.

Alexandria creating guidelines to make restaurant streeteries permanent

The pandemic brought on several temporary changes to help make life easier, like outdoor dining and streeteries. The city of Alexandria now wants to create guidelines in order for businesses to make them permanent.

Video of suspects connected to fatal Woodbridge shooting released by police

Prince William County Police have released video of suspects before and after a shooting in Georgetown Village in July, seeking help identifying them.

DC Heat Wave: Another stretch of sweltering temperatures as dog days of summer continue

After our longest stretch of 90 degree plus weather in two summers during the middle of July, it was a nice end to the month with a bit of a break from the extreme heat – including this first day of August where D.C. hit 89 degrees for a high, only one day in the past week has exceeded the 90 degree mark. 

Arlington assault suspects flee on scooters: police

Authorities are searching for three juvenile suspects they say assaulted a person on an Arlington street and fled the area on scooters.

Stafford County residents upset over trash pickup delays

Stafford County residents have been flooding phone lines and complaining to local lawmakers after they say their trash went weeks without being picked up.

Dad drives from Alexandria to NC, fatally shoots man who dated daughter: sheriff

A Virginia man drove more than 300 miles to confront a 27-year-old man who he said dated his daughter, then fatally shot him in a fight, according to authorities in eastern North Carolina.

Alexandria, VA 5 Must Stops from our FOX 5 Zip Trip!

This week's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to ALEXANDRIA!  Enjoy small-town charm and big-city amenities in this historic city located just south of the nation’s capital!

Governor Youngkin declares State of Emergency in response to Southwest Virginia flooding

With more rainfall forecasted over the next few days, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Thursday to assist with response and recovery efforts for those impacted by the severe flooding in Southwest Virginia.