Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls for investigation into Thomas Jefferson High over awards controversy
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for an investigation into allegations that Thomas Jefferson High School deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for an investigation into allegations that Thomas Jefferson High School deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.
I-95 Shutdown: One year since major snowstorm caused 18+ hours worth of gridlock in Virginia
Wednesday marks one year since the beginning of an 18+ hour shutdown of I-95 in Virginia that left drivers stranded, a majority of them spending the night in their cars, due to a major snowstorm.
Wednesday marks one year since the beginning of an 18+ hour shutdown of I-95 in Virginia that left drivers stranded, a majority of them spending the night in their cars, due to a major snowstorm.
Tax debt letter circulating around Prince William County is not legit, officials say
Prince William County officials are warning residents of a scam letter making its rounds and want everyone to be aware it is not legit.
Prince William County officials are warning residents of a scam letter making its rounds and want everyone to be aware it is not legit.
Here's where AEDs are required across the DMV
The small machines give a shock to the heart to ideally restore a heartbeat. But where are AEDs required around the DMV?
The small machines give a shock to the heart to ideally restore a heartbeat. But where are AEDs required around the DMV?
Special election to be held for Gainesville Co. supervisor amid data center fallout
Prince William County is slated to hold a special election for Gainesville's County supervisor after longtime supervisor Pete Candland resigned amid controversy in December.
Prince William County is slated to hold a special election for Gainesville's County supervisor after longtime supervisor Pete Candland resigned amid controversy in December.
Loudoun County man charged in fatal stabbing of father
A Hamilton man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his father early Monday morning.
A Hamilton man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his father early Monday morning.
New year, new laws: What's changing in DC, Maryland and Virginia
The DMV rang in the new year with big changes to laws that affect how people shop, travel and even use cannabis.
The DMV rang in the new year with big changes to laws that affect how people shop, travel and even use cannabis.
Smash-and-grab investigation at Tysons Corner Center after jewelry cases busted with hammer: police
Authorities are investigating after they say a suspect smashed cases at a Tysons Corner Center jewelry store with a hammer Sunday night.
Authorities are investigating after they say a suspect smashed cases at a Tysons Corner Center jewelry store with a hammer Sunday night.
3 shootings near car meet-ups in Bailey's Crossroads under investigation
Fairfax County police are investigating three instances in which gunshots were fired in the Bailey’s Crossroads area over the last six months.
Fairfax County police are investigating three instances in which gunshots were fired in the Bailey’s Crossroads area over the last six months.
Arrest of Salvadoran most wanted criminal in Manassas sparks immigration policy conversation
One of the most wanted people in El Salvador was arrested in Prince William County earlier this month, sparking a greater discussion about the relationship between local authorities and ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
One of the most wanted people in El Salvador was arrested in Prince William County earlier this month, sparking a greater discussion about the relationship between local authorities and ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Parents want Thomas Jefferson High School leaders fired over awards controversy
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Senior dogs find forever home in Alexandria after forming lifelong bond
A pair of senior dogs have found a new family just in time for the new year in Alexandria!
A pair of senior dogs have found a new family just in time for the new year in Alexandria!
Bank robbery suspect arrested in Fairfax County, connected to multiple crimes in Virginia
A bank robbery suspect has been arrested in Fairfax County with the help of an off-duty officer and is believed to be connected to multiple robberies across the region.
A bank robbery suspect has been arrested in Fairfax County with the help of an off-duty officer and is believed to be connected to multiple robberies across the region.
Here's all of FOX 5 DC's 2022 recap stories and a few looks ahead to 2023
Over the past few weeks, we've assembled a bunch of great stories to help you look back on 2022, the year that was, and think ahead to 2023. These are just a few of them.
Over the past few weeks, we've assembled a bunch of great stories to help you look back on 2022, the year that was, and think ahead to 2023. These are just a few of them.
Virginia minimum wage to increase to $12 starting Jan. 1; DC's Initiative 82 going into effect in 2023
The minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, and D.C.'s recently passed Initiative 82 will go into effect in 2023, raising the minimum wage for tipped workers to $6 an hour.
The minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, and D.C.'s recently passed Initiative 82 will go into effect in 2023, raising the minimum wage for tipped workers to $6 an hour.
We wrapped up our top stories (so far) in 2022
While Spotify Wrapped told us what our most-played songs were so far in 2022, we took a look at our analytics tools to determine what stories on fox5dc.com were read and watched the most.
While Spotify Wrapped told us what our most-played songs were so far in 2022, we took a look at our analytics tools to determine what stories on fox5dc.com were read and watched the most.
Are Southwest flights back on track? DC area airports see significant decrease in cancelations
Southwest Airlines is set to resume normal operations on Friday after battling intense criticism all week when thousands of flights were canceled here at home and across the country.
Southwest Airlines is set to resume normal operations on Friday after battling intense criticism all week when thousands of flights were canceled here at home and across the country.
'We really want the ferry open:' Hundreds protest over White's Ferry continued closure
White’s Ferry, which carries passengers and cars across the Potomac between Maryland and Virginia, has been shut down for two years now. On Thursday, locals gathered to send a message to politicians that it is hurting the community.
White’s Ferry, which carries passengers and cars across the Potomac between Maryland and Virginia, has been shut down for two years now. On Thursday, locals gathered to send a message to politicians that it is hurting the community.
Stafford County teen arrested for robbing health spa, raping employee
A teenager was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a health spa employee before using a knife to rob the business.
A teenager was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a health spa employee before using a knife to rob the business.
Man charged with child neglect after driving drunk with 5-year-old in back seat
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he drove drunk with a 5-year-old in the backseat, according to police.
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he drove drunk with a 5-year-old in the backseat, according to police.