Fairfax County Fire mourns death of ‘unwaveringly dedicated’ 20-year veteran firefighter after brief illness
Fairfax County Fire is mourning the loss of 20-year veteran Firefighter Brandon Winfield, remembered as “unwaveringly dedicated.” He died Thursday after a brief illness.
Fairfax County Fire is mourning the loss of 20-year veteran Firefighter Brandon Winfield, remembered as “unwaveringly dedicated.” He died Thursday after a brief illness.
Banfield murder case: Au pair Juliana Magalhães sentenced to 10 years in prison
An au pair who admitted plotting with her employer‑turned‑lover to kill his wife and another man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.
An au pair who admitted plotting with her employer‑turned‑lover to kill his wife and another man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.
DC weather: Fantastic Valentine’s Day with sunshine, temps in the 50s
Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be fantastic across the D.C. region, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 50s before temperatures slip back into the 40s and cold rain arrives Sunday.
Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be fantastic across the D.C. region, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 50s before temperatures slip back into the 40s and cold rain arrives Sunday.
Rhodeside Grill to close after 30 years in Arlington
Rhodeside Grill, a longtime Arlington staple along Wilson Boulevard, will close its doors on Feb. 21 after three decades in business.
Rhodeside Grill, a longtime Arlington staple along Wilson Boulevard, will close its doors on Feb. 21 after three decades in business.
Lawmakers hold hearing to explore impact of DOGE cuts on DMV economy
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions.
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions.
Family seeks answers 8 years after father of 3 killed in Culpeper
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to solve a cold case. March 6 will mark eight years since a young father of three was shot to death inside his car. As the anniversary of his murder nears, his mom spoke with FOX 5's Sydney Persing, pleading for answers.
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to solve a cold case. March 6 will mark eight years since a young father of three was shot to death inside his car. As the anniversary of his murder nears, his mom spoke with FOX 5's Sydney Persing, pleading for answers.
Data centers producing high levels of pollution, VCU study shows
A new study suggests that data centers in northern Virginia are producing just as much pollution as power plants. The findings come from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us live from Sterling with more.
A new study suggests that data centers in northern Virginia are producing just as much pollution as power plants. The findings come from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us live from Sterling with more.
Man runs from stolen vehicle after seeing officers in Centreville, gun recovered: police
A man is in custody after Fairfax County detectives located a stolen vehicle in Centreville and recovered a firearm during a foot pursuit, police said.
A man is in custody after Fairfax County detectives located a stolen vehicle in Centreville and recovered a firearm during a foot pursuit, police said.
Lucky Caroline County man wins $1 million Virginia Lottery scratcher prize in Ashland
A Caroline County resident claimed a $1 million top prize from a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Ashland.
A Caroline County resident claimed a $1 million top prize from a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Ashland.
Anti-casino group heads to Richmond to protest Fairfax proposal
A controversial casino proposal is back before Virginia lawmakers, and opponents from Fairfax County are heading to Richmond on Thursday to make their voices heard.
A controversial casino proposal is back before Virginia lawmakers, and opponents from Fairfax County are heading to Richmond on Thursday to make their voices heard.
DC weather: Valentine’s Day warm up, sunshine; cold rain arrives Sunday
Valentine’s Day brings a welcome warm‑up to the D.C. region, with sunshine and highs in the mid‑50s before a cold rain is expected to develop by Sunday afternoon.
Valentine’s Day brings a welcome warm‑up to the D.C. region, with sunshine and highs in the mid‑50s before a cold rain is expected to develop by Sunday afternoon.
VA Democrats vote to approve proposed redistricting map
Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Fairfax casino could now be built anywhere after Tysons requirement removed
There’s a major twist tonight in the proposal to bring a gaming casino to Fairfax County. State lawmakers have taken away a provision requiring the casino to be built specifically in Tysons, and now it’s set to head to the Senate floor.
There’s a major twist tonight in the proposal to bring a gaming casino to Fairfax County. State lawmakers have taken away a provision requiring the casino to be built specifically in Tysons, and now it’s set to head to the Senate floor.
Wrong-way pursuit from Virginia ends in Maryland; minivan found abandoned, suspect missing
Virginia State Police say a van with a stolen license plate led troopers on a wrong-way chase from Fairfax County onto Route 1 and I-495 before being found abandoned in Maryland. The suspect has not been found.
Virginia State Police say a van with a stolen license plate led troopers on a wrong-way chase from Fairfax County onto Route 1 and I-495 before being found abandoned in Maryland. The suspect has not been found.
Car on Metro tracks shuts down some I-66 traffic, Metro tracks in Fairfax County
Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash that ended with a car bursting into flames on the Metro tracks in Fairfax County on Wednesday.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash that ended with a car bursting into flames on the Metro tracks in Fairfax County on Wednesday.
Sephora shoplifter arrested for 8 thefts at Virginia store in just 2 months: police
A local Sephora was the scene of eight thefts over the course of two months, and police say the man responsible is now in custody.
A local Sephora was the scene of eight thefts over the course of two months, and police say the man responsible is now in custody.
Top 10 coldest Februarys in Virginia on record since 1895
With below-normal temperatures gripping Virginia, here’s how past Februarys rank in the state’s climate record.
With below-normal temperatures gripping Virginia, here’s how past Februarys rank in the state’s climate record.
Fairfax County police are turning to the public for help in solving a cold case dating back to 2021
Fairfax County police are turning to the public for help in solving a cold case dating back to 2021.
Fairfax County police are turning to the public for help in solving a cold case dating back to 2021.
Fairfax County police ask for help to solve 2021 cold case homicide
Fairfax County police are turning to the public for help in solving a cold case dating back to 2021. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis explains.
Fairfax County police are turning to the public for help in solving a cold case dating back to 2021. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis explains.
DC weather: Mild temperatures move in Tuesday; weekend wintry mix possible
Milder air moves into the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday as we keep an eye on a potential wintry mix that could bring rain and snow to the area this weekend.
Milder air moves into the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday as we keep an eye on a potential wintry mix that could bring rain and snow to the area this weekend.