Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson tests positive for COVID-19

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling through Spain, he shared in a tweet Thursday.

Road rage incident caught on camera highlights dangers of reckless driving: VDOT

A road rage incident caught on camera is being used by Virginia Department of Transportation officials to highlight the dangers of reckless driving.

12-year-old girl missing from Woodbridge; police say last seen driving family vehicle

Authorities are asking for help finding a 12-year-old girl missing from Prince William County. Daniella Elizabeth Ayala Portillo was last seen leaving her home on Rope Drive in Woodbridge on December 28 driving the family's vehicle.

Prince William County facing highest number of traffic fatalities in a decade

Traffic and pedestrian fatalities in Prince William County are the highest in more than a decade, according to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.  

Contents of second time capsule discovered in Richmond unveiled

The contents of a long-sought-after time capsule that was found during the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond were unveiled Tuesday. 

Second time capsule found during removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond to be opened

Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.

Veteran thanks firefighters who rescued 4 dogs from Loudoun County house fire

A veteran in Loudoun County lost his belongings in a house fire but is grateful for the firefighters who saved the lives of his four furry friends.

Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin talks education, COVID-19

In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.

10 men arrested in Fairfax County for attempting to solicit sex from minors

Fairfax County Police have arrested 10 men over the past two weeks through online sting operations that sought to identify and apprehend predators who use the internet to exploit children.

Holiday sweets at Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats
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Erin Como learned about holiday treats in Old Town Alexandria at Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats.

Virginia State Police trooper struck by impaired driver during traffic stop

A Virginia State Police trooper and the individuals he stopped for speeding narrowly escaped injury Wednesday night when their vehicles were struck by an impaired driver in Fairfax County. 

Time capsule hidden beneath Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond opened after 130 years

A rust-colored 1875 almanac, a cloth envelope and a silver coin were found Wednesday in a time capsule that lay hidden beneath a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia for more than 130 years.

School districts across DMV uncertain about returning to in-person learning after holidays

As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.