FOX 5 sits down with Fairfax County police chief Roessler one week before he retires

Next week, Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler plans to retire, marking the end of a tenure that brought major reforms to Virginia’s largest police department but also criticism from the chief’s rank-and-file.

Inova canceling all first dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to supply limitations

First dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Inova hospitals for Fairfax County Public Schools employees and others in Virginia's Phase 1B are canceled beginning tomorrow for the foreseeable future due to vaccine supply limitations.

Arlington County parents push for in-person learning with rally in park

Parents said they want schools to open now, which is something that was visible in bold letters on the signs they brought to Saturday’s rally.

Northern Virginia resident diagnosed with COVID-19 UK variant

A rapid-spreading UK variant of the novel coronavirus has been identified in a Northern Virginia resident, the state health department said on Monday.

Sports betting up and running in Virginia

The Virginia Lottery has issued the first sports betting license to FanDuel and the Washington Football team, who are partnering to accept the first legal bets in the Commonwealth beginning Thursday.

New road, bridge closures for Virginia, DC drivers ahead of Inauguration Day

As part of the U.S. Secret Service Joint Transportation Plan for Inauguration Day, several road and bridge closures from Virginia into D.C. will be in effect from now until after the inauguration. 

Free food distribution in Alexandria for annual MLK Day of Service

As of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service, Shiloh Baptist Church in Alexandria spent the day making sure no one goes hungry.

Prince William County provides coronavirus vaccination update

Prince William County’s health district has released its COVID-19 vaccination update amid growing concerns about the supply. 

Virginia man facing charges for carrying a gun in DC says he forgot the weapon was in his vehicle

A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Fairfax County sheriff's deputy dies of COVID-19

A Fairfax County sheriff's deputy passed away earlier this week after battling COVID-19 for several weeks.