What to do for fun this holiday season in the Spotsylvania County, VA area

The holiday season is finally here, and FOX 5 is compiling a list of holiday guides to help you navigate all the fun activities happening across the area. The Spotsylvania County, Virginia area is hosting a wide variety of holiday activities meant for people of all ages!

What to do for fun this holiday season in Fairfax County

Fairfax County knows how to get into the Christmas spirit with tons of beautiful light displays, singing and more! Here are some of the top events happening this holiday season.

What to do for fun this holiday season in Prince William County, VA

The holiday season is in full swing and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in Prince William County to celebrate!

Pickleball noise fuels frustration in Arlington

Some in a northern Virginia neighborhood are threatening legal action against a nearby pickleball court for what they say is excessive noise.

First monkeypox death reported in Virginia: health officials

Health officials in Virginia have confirmed the first death in the state of a person diagnosed with monkeypox, also known as "mpox."

'Fairfax County's Most Wanted': Murder suspect prompts $11K reward for information leading to arrest

A man charged with murder in Mount Vernon remains at large, earning the title of “Fairfax County's Most Wanted” and prompting police to offer an $11,000 reward for any information that leads to his arrest. 

Virginia, Maryland men plead guilty for dogfighting conspiracy

A Virginia man and a Maryland man have both pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a dogfighting conspiracy that has allegedly been around for more than 20 years, according to the Department of Justice. 

Tanker truck overturns spilling fuel, creating gridlock in Ashburn area

An overturned tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of fuel caused major delays for commuters Wednesday morning in the Ashburn area of Virginia.

Loudoun Co. School Board votes on sexually explicit materials policy

The Loudoun County School Board voted 7 - 2 Tuesday to keep parents in the loop about sexually explicit materials in the classroom.

Police officer shoots 2 pit bulls during welfare check in Woodbridge

A police officer shot two pit bulls after he was bitten by the dogs during a welfare check at a home in Prince William County.

Suspects get away after shooting, armed robbery leaves man injured in Dumfries

The suspects in a shooting and armed robbery that left a man injured Monday night in Prince William County are still on the loose after they were able to flee from officers.

Assault and battery charge dropped against former DC Deputy Mayor Chris Geldart

An Arlington judge sided with prosecutors ultimately clearing former D.C. Deputy of Public Safety and Justice, Chris Geldart, of any wrongdoing after Dustin Woodward, a fitness trainer, accused Geldart of grabbing him by the neck after an argument in the Gold's Gym parking lot on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia back in October. 

Patriots team plane flies UVA football players to teammates' funerals

The New England Patriots arranged for UVA players and staff to attend all three out-of-state funerals of the three football players.

1 struck, killed by vehicle in Centreville

A person was killed after being struck by a vehicle Monday night in Fairfax County,