Overnight summer camps are back in Virginia

In Virginia, overnight camps will be back in session this summer and registration is now open. However, a majority of FOX 5 viewers say they’re not so sure about sending their kids.

Bars and restaurants in Virginia will soon be able to serve alcohol until midnight

Bars and restaurants in Virginia will soon be able to serve alcohol past 10 p.m. Governor Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that he’s easing up on some COVID-19 restrictions in the Commonwealth.

FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard's adorable TV moment with puppy getting national attention

As if FOX 5's Bob Barnard wasn't already a star in his own right, he's now getting national attention for a live weather report he did in Virginia last week that was interrupted by an adorable puppy.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to ease some coronavirus restrictions March 1

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said that he will allow the state to slowly begin to ease some restrictions that have been in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Fairfax County police investigate new alleged puppy scam

Fairfax County Police confirm to FOX 5 they are investigating several possible puppy scams, including a website appearing to target people across the country, but using a county address.

Woodbridge Middle School employee dies of COVID-19

As school districts across our area continue to bring students back to the classroom, one district is dealing with losing another one of their own due to the coronavirus.

No bail for wife of notorious drug lord El Chapo, judge says

Emma Coronel Aispuro – the wife of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman – will remain behind bars after a judge declined to award her bail during a hearing in Federal court in D.C. today.

Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk

State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.

Find out how to become an extra on ‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’ in Virginia

“The Walking Dead: World Beyond” is back in Virginia for season two – and the production crew is looking for extras who can be in the Richmond area.

Release of non-biodegradable balloons in Virginia could result in fine of $25 per balloon

Virginia lawmakers approved legislation Thursday that would ban the intentional release of all non-biodegradable balloons and slap offenders with a civil fine of $25 per balloon.

First case of South Africa COVID-19 variant identified in Virginia

The first case of the South Africa COVID-19 variant – formally known as the B.1.351 variant – has been identified in the Commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Maryland, Virginia vaccine shipments disrupted by severe winter weather

Severe winter weather is impacting the supply of COVID-19 vaccine shipments earmarked for Maryland and Virginia, health officials said on Thursday.

Northern Virginia law enforcement, emergency officials say ‘avoid driving today’

Several law enforcement and emergency services agencies in Northern Virginia are asking drivers to avoid the roads today as snow, ice and sleet sweep through the region.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Prince William County Jail

Prince William County Manassas Adult Detention Center is dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak that has left dozens ill.