Early voting opens for Virginia redistricting referendum
Early voting begins in Virginia today for residents to decide on whether to approve a state constitutional amendment to redraw congressional voter maps.
Early voting begins in Virginia today for residents to decide on whether to approve a state constitutional amendment to redraw congressional voter maps.
Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney faces new criticism after murder charges dropped in multiple cases
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is facing criticism after developments in three separate homicide cases this week.
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is facing criticism after developments in three separate homicide cases this week.
Debate continues in Loudoun County over whether to have SROs in elementary schools
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officers into elementary schools. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at the meeting where the debate got heated.
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officers into elementary schools. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at the meeting where the debate got heated.
First flights out of Middle East land at Dulles Airport
The first flights carrying passengers from the Middle East landed at Dulles International Airport Thursday afternoon, marking a breakthrough after days of travel chaos and thousands stranded overseas.
The first flights carrying passengers from the Middle East landed at Dulles International Airport Thursday afternoon, marking a breakthrough after days of travel chaos and thousands stranded overseas.
Firefighters push back on proposed consolidation in Arlington
Arlington firefighters and their union are sounding the alarm over a proposed plan that could consolidate two rescue companies into one, potentially impacting 12 firefighters’ roles and resources.
Arlington firefighters and their union are sounding the alarm over a proposed plan that could consolidate two rescue companies into one, potentially impacting 12 firefighters’ roles and resources.
Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again. FOX 5 DC has learned that a second-degree murder charge has been dropped against a man accused of fatally stabbing another man at a Groveton bus stop this past summer. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez reports.
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again. FOX 5 DC has learned that a second-degree murder charge has been dropped against a man accused of fatally stabbing another man at a Groveton bus stop this past summer. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez reports.
Daylight Saving Time: Virginia waiting on Maryland, DC to get rid of it
As daylight saving time approaches, the argument to make it permanent in the United States has resurfaced yet again.
As daylight saving time approaches, the argument to make it permanent in the United States has resurfaced yet again.
Loudoun County holding meeting to discuss putting SROs in elementary schools
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officer's into elementary schools.
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officer's into elementary schools.
Firefighters push back on proposed consolidation in Arlington
Arlington firefighters and their union are sounding the alarm over a proposed plan that could consolidate two rescue companies into one, potentially impacting 12 firefighters’ roles and resources.
Arlington firefighters and their union are sounding the alarm over a proposed plan that could consolidate two rescue companies into one, potentially impacting 12 firefighters’ roles and resources.
Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case; Fairfax County CA in spotlight
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again.
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again.
Virginia redistricting: Obama urges residents to vote 'yes' during early voting
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Skimming devices found at Woodbridge 7-Eleven, Kabul Halal Market, police warn
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Gov. Spanberger backs Virginia redistricting amendment ahead of early voting
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
Georgetown Pike closed in McLean after crash into power pole leaves driver critically injured
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Virginia residents left stranded in Middle East amid Iran war
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.