17-year-old suspect arrested after 2 men shot in Stafford County

A 17-year-old has been arrested after a shooting in Stafford County left two men injured over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office.

Fairfax County meals tax goes into effect on Jan. 1

If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1. 

Virginia state trooper injured in Beltway crash following pursuit

A Virginia State Police trooper was injured in a crash during a pursuit on Interstate 495 Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia State Police.

YouTuber charged after allegedly assaulting teen during basketball game in Leesburg

A YouTuber with a large online following has been charged after police say he assaulted a teenager during a basketball game at a Leesburg recreation center.

Getting started on health and fitness New Year’s resolutions in the DMV

If improving your health and fitness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, a local performance club says it can help you reach your full potential. 

DC weather: Cloudy Friday, weekend flurries possible

Friday starts off cold across the Washington, D.C. region after a few overnight flurries, and there’s another chance for a brief snow flurry later this weekend.

New meal tax takes effect in Fairfax County starting Jan. 1
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If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1. A new 4% meal tax is going into effect at the start of the new year. FOX 5's David Kaplan explains. 

New laws for DC, Maryland and Virginia on January 1, 2026

In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect. 

Maryland woman arrested after ramming VSP cruiser during Beltway pursuit: police

A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.

Animal control officer charged after choking small elderly terrier in Culpeper, dog euthanized: police

An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.

Woman killed after being struck by two vehicles in Fairfax County: police

A 53-year-old woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles Monday evening while standing in a travel lane in Merrifield, according to Fairfax County police.

McLean man charged with sending Google Voice death threat to federal employee, lying to investigators

A McLean man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he sent a threatening message to a federal employee and later lied to investigators who questioned him about the alleged threat.

Man faces 32 charges after six-month Fairfax vehicle break-in spree

A 30-year-old man is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he was linked to a months-long series of vehicle break-ins and thefts across the county.

$6.2M in new Virginia funding aims to train workers for trades, tech and aviation jobs

Millions of dollars in new state funding are headed to job training programs across Virginia, with a focus on preparing students and workers for careers in skilled trades, technology, aviation and emerging industries.

Man smashes driver's window with machete during road rage incident in Leesburg
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A Leesburg man is facing charges after police say he exited his vehicle with a machete and smashed another driver’s window during a road rage incident Monday morning.