Advocates celebrate as changes to marijuana laws officially take effect in VA
For the first time ever, Virginia now has legal marijuana. July 1 marks the start of a new law making the commonwealth becoming the first state in the South to legalize pot.
For the first time ever, Virginia now has legal marijuana. July 1 marks the start of a new law making the commonwealth becoming the first state in the South to legalize pot.
Over 2 dozen rescued when Busch Gardens Williamsburg roller coaster unexpectedly stops
Fire crews had to help 28 people off of a Busch Gardens Williamsburg roller coaster after it unexpectedly stopped Tuesday night.
Fire crews had to help 28 people off of a Busch Gardens Williamsburg roller coaster after it unexpectedly stopped Tuesday night.
New marijuana, gun laws go into effect July 1 in Virginia
A host of new laws ushered in by Virginia Democrats will go into effect on July 1 – ranging from the end of the death penalty to marijuana possession reform.
A host of new laws ushered in by Virginia Democrats will go into effect on July 1 – ranging from the end of the death penalty to marijuana possession reform.
Fairfax County police searching for missing 12-year-old girl
Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl who has gone missing in Fairfax County.
Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl who has gone missing in Fairfax County.
Fredericksburg man charged with selling elephant, whale ivory
A Fredericksburg man has pleaded guilty to the sale of elephant and whale ivory.
A Fredericksburg man has pleaded guilty to the sale of elephant and whale ivory.
Trial in Capital Gazette shooting begins Tuesday
The trial in the deadly attack on the Capital Gazette newsroom that left five dead three years ago begins Tuesday.
The trial in the deadly attack on the Capital Gazette newsroom that left five dead three years ago begins Tuesday.
City of Manassas holds State of the City address
The City of Manassas held its State of the City address Monday night. The city has a new leader – its first democratic, Black and female mayor who is set to discuss the city’s future. This is also the first State of the City for Manassas in four years. No word on what’s caused the delay. It typically takes place annually in January but it’s scheduled to start around 5:30pm Monday, streaming live here http://www.manassasva.gov/watch on the city’s website.
The City of Manassas held its State of the City address Monday night. The city has a new leader – its first democratic, Black and female mayor who is set to discuss the city’s future. This is also the first State of the City for Manassas in four years. No word on what’s caused the delay. It typically takes place annually in January but it’s scheduled to start around 5:30pm Monday, streaming live here http://www.manassasva.gov/watch on the city’s website.
2 Fairfax County teens accused of sexually assaulting intoxicated underage victims
A Fairfax County 19-year-old and an underage juvenile are facing charges after they allegedly sexually assaulted underage victims while they were intoxicated.
A Fairfax County 19-year-old and an underage juvenile are facing charges after they allegedly sexually assaulted underage victims while they were intoxicated.
Irate Stafford Popeye's customer smashed glass, cursed over chicken sandwich wait time
An enraged customer smashed a glass door at a Stafford County Popeye’s location over the weekend after he had to wait for his chicken sandwich.
An enraged customer smashed a glass door at a Stafford County Popeye’s location over the weekend after he had to wait for his chicken sandwich.
Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
Heat emergency plans and alerts across DC region as heat index near 100 degrees expected
The D.C. region is likely to get its hottest temperatures of the season this week as a heat wave returns bringing heat, humidity and sweltering hot conditions.
The D.C. region is likely to get its hottest temperatures of the season this week as a heat wave returns bringing heat, humidity and sweltering hot conditions.
Arlington man’s mother, grandmother among those missing in Miami condo collapse
Although the heartbreak and devastation of the catastrophe in Miami Dade County, Florida is miles away, the impact is felt right here in the DMV.
Although the heartbreak and devastation of the catastrophe in Miami Dade County, Florida is miles away, the impact is felt right here in the DMV.
Small plane forced to make emergency landing in Fauquier County
A small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Fauquier County on Friday afternoon.
A small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Fauquier County on Friday afternoon.
DC area residents worry whether Miami building collapse could happen here
It’s still unclear what caused the building collapse near Miami but some experts suspect corrosion. Now many people are wondering if this can happen where they live.
It’s still unclear what caused the building collapse near Miami but some experts suspect corrosion. Now many people are wondering if this can happen where they live.
Threatening voicemail left at Woodbridge synagogue amid rise in anti-Semitism
Police are investigating after a threatening, anti-Semitic voicemail was left at a temple in Woodbridge this week.
Police are investigating after a threatening, anti-Semitic voicemail was left at a temple in Woodbridge this week.
'Your SUV kills!': Several car tires deflated in N. Arlington, vandals leave note explaining why
Someone in a Northern Virginia community is going around the neighborhood and deflating some people’s tires on their SUVs.
Someone in a Northern Virginia community is going around the neighborhood and deflating some people’s tires on their SUVs.
Some Virginia hospitals will require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
Some Virginia hospitals are joining Maryland and D.C. in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees.
Some Virginia hospitals are joining Maryland and D.C. in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Man suspected of murdering mom, kids in Herndon was convicted MS-13 gang member
A Fairfax County man suspected of murdering a mother and her two children in Herndon was a convicted MS-13 gang member who would still be locked up if his sentence had not been suspended, according to case information obtained by FOX 5.
A Fairfax County man suspected of murdering a mother and her two children in Herndon was a convicted MS-13 gang member who would still be locked up if his sentence had not been suspended, according to case information obtained by FOX 5.
Loudoun County community member speaks out after being arrested during school board meeting
Loudoun County, Virginia schools have been under fire for new transgender policy proposals and critic
Loudoun County, Virginia schools have been under fire for new transgender policy proposals and critic
Electric scooter battery caused house fire in Loudoun County, Fire Marshal says
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office says an electric scooter battery was the cause of a house fire that displaced seven residents.
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office says an electric scooter battery was the cause of a house fire that displaced seven residents.