Masks mandated indoors in all Virginia schools: health officials
All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.
All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.
Former customs officer from Manassas pleads guilty to child porn charges
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from Manassas is headed to prison after he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from Manassas is headed to prison after he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
Vaccine mandated for Arlington schools, government employees
Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.
Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.
Loudoun County School Board approves policy expanding rights for transgender students
The Loudoun County School Board has approved a controversial policy that outlines the rights of transgender students.
The Loudoun County School Board has approved a controversial policy that outlines the rights of transgender students.
Alexandria parents worry about sending children to daycare with unvaccinated staff
Moms and dads sending their children to daycare have a new worry. Can caregivers who didn’t get the shot transmit COVID-19 to their unvaccinated kids?
Moms and dads sending their children to daycare have a new worry. Can caregivers who didn’t get the shot transmit COVID-19 to their unvaccinated kids?
Police: LGBTQ flag stolen, replaced with Confederate flag at Blacksburg church
Police in Blacksburg say an LGBTQ Pride flag was stolen and replaced with a Confederate flag over the weekend.
Police in Blacksburg say an LGBTQ Pride flag was stolen and replaced with a Confederate flag over the weekend.
Fairfax County police investigating cross-shaped burn marking
Fairfax County police are investigating after a cross-shaped burn mark was discovered in an Alexandria neighborhood.
Fairfax County police are investigating after a cross-shaped burn mark was discovered in an Alexandria neighborhood.
Woman arrested for third DUI in Stafford Co. after parking on curb, causing disturbance at Popeye's
A woman was arrested on her third DUI charge after she was seen driving erratically, then caused a disturbance at a Stafford County fast-food restaurant.
A woman was arrested on her third DUI charge after she was seen driving erratically, then caused a disturbance at a Stafford County fast-food restaurant.
12 children dead in hot car deaths across US so far this year, says AAA
At least twelve children have died across the nation so far this year after being left in hot vehicles, says AAA.
At least twelve children have died across the nation so far this year after being left in hot vehicles, says AAA.
Loudoun County School Board delays vote on transgender policy
A culture battle is underway in Loudoun County as the school board gets closer to making a decision on a proposed policy inclusive of transgender students in the public schools. The meeting was held under tight security tonight.
A culture battle is underway in Loudoun County as the school board gets closer to making a decision on a proposed policy inclusive of transgender students in the public schools. The meeting was held under tight security tonight.
'Tragic accident': Fairfax County police say 5-year-old's car death was likely heat-related
A child is dead after being found unresponsive in a vehicle in Fairfax County. Police say heat likely played a role.
A child is dead after being found unresponsive in a vehicle in Fairfax County. Police say heat likely played a role.
Virginia woman poured rubbing alcohol into family member's eyes while he slept: cops
A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly poured rubbing alcohol onto the face and into the eyes of a family member early Tuesday morning.
A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly poured rubbing alcohol onto the face and into the eyes of a family member early Tuesday morning.
Feds threatening to destroy Quranic tiles bound for Manassas mosque, Islamic group says
Federal officials have reportedly halted the transportation of 750 pounds of Quranic tiles from Iran that were headed to a Manassas mosque – and a Muslim organization is demanding that they be released.
Federal officials have reportedly halted the transportation of 750 pounds of Quranic tiles from Iran that were headed to a Manassas mosque – and a Muslim organization is demanding that they be released.
Child dies after being left in a vehicle in Fairfax County
A child has died after being found “unresponsive” in a vehicle in Fairfax County, police say.
A child has died after being found “unresponsive” in a vehicle in Fairfax County, police say.
Preventing and treating bug bites from old and new creepy crawlers this summer
Although warm, summer weather means more time outside, it also means more bugs and more bug bites! While we're familiar with bumps from bees, ticks and mosquitos, DMV residents are noticing unfamiliar bites that can be painful.
Although warm, summer weather means more time outside, it also means more bugs and more bug bites! While we're familiar with bumps from bees, ticks and mosquitos, DMV residents are noticing unfamiliar bites that can be painful.
Church suing Prince William County over religious discrimination, liquor license
A battle between church and state is brewing in Prince William County.
A battle between church and state is brewing in Prince William County.
Preliminary estimates reveal staff vaccination rates at DC-area school districts
In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Woodbridge man wins $7 million on scratch-off ticket
A Woodbridge man has won $7 million on a scratch-off ticket in Fairfax.
A Woodbridge man has won $7 million on a scratch-off ticket in Fairfax.
Loudoun County transgender student policy vote expected; public meeting guidelines revised
The Loudoun County School Board is expected to vote on its transgender student policy Tuesday and has modified its procedures following arrests made at its previous meeting.
The Loudoun County School Board is expected to vote on its transgender student policy Tuesday and has modified its procedures following arrests made at its previous meeting.
New program in Alexandria will give $500 a month to low-income families
A new program in Alexandria will give several hundred dollars in cash a month to low-income families.
A new program in Alexandria will give several hundred dollars in cash a month to low-income families.



















