Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Gov. Spanberger backs Virginia redistricting amendment ahead of early voting
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
Georgetown Pike closed in McLean after crash into power pole leaves driver critically injured
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Virginia residents left stranded in Middle East amid Iran war
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Family of woman stabbed by driver in Fredericksburg speaks out: 'She was just road raging'
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
Fairfax police warned prosecutors about repeat offender months before deadly bus stop stabbing
Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.
Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.
Fairfax County police warned prosecutors about man now accused of stabbing woman to death
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Virginia man facing third DUI after police chase ends in crash
Police said that after they stopped Michael Joliffe, he sped off and crashed his car into a fence about a mile away.
Police said that after they stopped Michael Joliffe, he sped off and crashed his car into a fence about a mile away.
Family of victim in Fredericksburg road rage stabbing speaks out
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia. They say their loved one never saw it coming. They say the victim left her home in this Fredericksburg neighborhood and returned with stab wounds to her hand and cut-up clothing. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia. They say their loved one never saw it coming. They say the victim left her home in this Fredericksburg neighborhood and returned with stab wounds to her hand and cut-up clothing. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
DC weather: Patchy drizzle, fog Wednesday as warm weekend nears
Patchy drizzle and areas of fog across the Washington, D.C region Wednesday will keep conditions damp and chilly with highs in the low 50s.
Patchy drizzle and areas of fog across the Washington, D.C region Wednesday will keep conditions damp and chilly with highs in the low 50s.
E‑ZPass text message scam targeting drivers in DMV
Drivers across the D.C. region and nationwide are being warned about a growing text message scam involving fake E ZPass toll notices.
Drivers across the D.C. region and nationwide are being warned about a growing text message scam involving fake E ZPass toll notices.
Victim advocacy groups push back on Virginia bill
A battle is brewing as victim advocacy groups push back against a bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly. What began as a proposal critics feared would weaken drunk driving laws, now appears prepared to cast a much wider net.
A battle is brewing as victim advocacy groups push back against a bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly. What began as a proposal critics feared would weaken drunk driving laws, now appears prepared to cast a much wider net.
Virginia bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee license plates heads to Spanberger’s desk
A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.
A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.
Virginia named best state for immigrants in the US this year
As the Trump Administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration across the United States, a new study is revealing the "most immigrant-friendly" states in the country.
As the Trump Administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration across the United States, a new study is revealing the "most immigrant-friendly" states in the country.
Wells Fargo warns customers about bank imposter scams: 5 steps to protect yourself
Scammers are impersonating banks and using spoofed phone numbers to trick customers into sharing sensitive information. Wells Fargo is outlining steps to avoid becoming a victim.
Scammers are impersonating banks and using spoofed phone numbers to trick customers into sharing sensitive information. Wells Fargo is outlining steps to avoid becoming a victim.
VA woman accused of ramming into another car, stabbing driver in road rage incident
A Virginia woman has been arrested after ramming another car and stabbing a driver in the hand in Fredericksburg, police say. The woman is facing several charges following the road rage incident.
A Virginia woman has been arrested after ramming another car and stabbing a driver in the hand in Fredericksburg, police say. The woman is facing several charges following the road rage incident.