Halloween Forecast: Will the trick-or-treaters need an umbrella on Friday night?
Our Halloween week forecast comes with some tricks and treats, as we start off dry before some rain showers move in by midweek. Will the kids need an umbrella for trick or treating? Well, stick around if you dare!
Our Halloween week forecast comes with some tricks and treats, as we start off dry before some rain showers move in by midweek. Will the kids need an umbrella for trick or treating? Well, stick around if you dare!
Masked suspects attempted Alexandria break-in; police to provide update
FOX 5 is expecting to learn more about a viral Ring camera video that shows three masked individuals demanding to be let inside an Alexandria home.
FOX 5 is expecting to learn more about a viral Ring camera video that shows three masked individuals demanding to be let inside an Alexandria home.
Virginia Elections 2025: Register to vote by October 24
With Election Day fast approaching, Virginians have just days left to register to vote or update their registration. Here’s the deadline date you need to remember.
With Election Day fast approaching, Virginians have just days left to register to vote or update their registration. Here’s the deadline date you need to remember.
1 dead, 1 injured in Fredericksburg shooting
One person is dead and another is injured following a shooting that occurred along the 9800 block of Fendale Lane in Fredericksburg on Sunday.
One person is dead and another is injured following a shooting that occurred along the 9800 block of Fendale Lane in Fredericksburg on Sunday.
1 unaccounted for after 3-alarm fire rips through Loudoun County townhomes
One person remains unaccounted for and a firefighter was treated for a minor injury after a three-alarm fire tore through a row of townhomes in Sterling early Friday morning.
One person remains unaccounted for and a firefighter was treated for a minor injury after a three-alarm fire tore through a row of townhomes in Sterling early Friday morning.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: No deal on pay, airports brace for travel disruptions on day 24
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown that is quickly approaching a full month.
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown that is quickly approaching a full month.
Virginia Buc-ee's proposal heads to planning commission Oct. 29
As the Buc-ee's battle continues in Stafford, FOX 5 is now hearing from the elected member of the district of the proposed site and from viewers — one in particular, Nathan Mowery who lives near the proposed location and tells FOX 5 he was originally open to the proposal. Now he's not.
As the Buc-ee's battle continues in Stafford, FOX 5 is now hearing from the elected member of the district of the proposed site and from viewers — one in particular, Nathan Mowery who lives near the proposed location and tells FOX 5 he was originally open to the proposal. Now he's not.
Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories or parts of Maryland, Virginia as temperatures drop
Freeze warnings and frost advisories remain in effect until 9 a.m. Friday for portions of central and northern Maryland, central and northern Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, as temperatures drop across the region.
Freeze warnings and frost advisories remain in effect until 9 a.m. Friday for portions of central and northern Maryland, central and northern Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, as temperatures drop across the region.
Virginia Elections 2025: What time polls open, who's on the ballot, what to bring & more
Virginia voters will soon head to the polls to choose the state’s next top leaders in the high-stakes 2025 general election, set for Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know before Election Day from where to vote to when polls open and close.
Virginia voters will soon head to the polls to choose the state’s next top leaders in the high-stakes 2025 general election, set for Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know before Election Day from where to vote to when polls open and close.
Virginia Democrats could redraw state's congressional maps
Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.
Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.
Governor's race brings renewed focus to future of retail marijuana sales in VA
The future of retail marijuana sales in Virginia is getting increased attention as the state's gubernatorial election between Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears draws closer by the day.
The future of retail marijuana sales in Virginia is getting increased attention as the state's gubernatorial election between Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears draws closer by the day.
Suspect vehicle found after woman struck by hit-and-run driver, then police cruiser in VA
New developments came Thursday in the tragic hit-and-run death of a 62-year-old woman. The victim was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and then, she was run over by a responding Fairfax County police officer's cruiser.
New developments came Thursday in the tragic hit-and-run death of a 62-year-old woman. The victim was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and then, she was run over by a responding Fairfax County police officer's cruiser.
Family seeks justice after Fairfax officer strikes hit-and-run victim with police cruiser
The family of Trina Jones is seeking justice after her death in a hit-and-run incident followed by being struck by a police cruiser last month.
The family of Trina Jones is seeking justice after her death in a hit-and-run incident followed by being struck by a police cruiser last month.
Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia
The National Weather Service has issued Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories across portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia as cold temperatures settle into the area Thursday and Friday.
The National Weather Service has issued Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories across portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia as cold temperatures settle into the area Thursday and Friday.
Man charged for hidden-camera recordings inside restaurant employee restroom in Alexandria
A 20-year-old man has been charged in a sex offense investigation in Alexandria, police say.
A 20-year-old man has been charged in a sex offense investigation in Alexandria, police say.
Early voting surges in Virginia ahead of Election Day
We are just two weeks out from Election Day in Virginia and a new university poll says voters are paying attention to these statewide races, especially the showdown for the state’s next governor.
We are just two weeks out from Election Day in Virginia and a new university poll says voters are paying attention to these statewide races, especially the showdown for the state’s next governor.
Virginia man charged in 2024 murder of wife
A Berryville man is charged in the 2024 murder of his wife after a year-long investigation – and this wasn’t the first time.
A Berryville man is charged in the 2024 murder of his wife after a year-long investigation – and this wasn’t the first time.
Man shot and killed on job in Stafford after coworker hears gunshots over the phone
Donald Thomas was charged with shooting and killing Michael Dodge II in Stafford on Tuesday. Deputies said Dodge was at the home doing work for a mortgage company.
Donald Thomas was charged with shooting and killing Michael Dodge II in Stafford on Tuesday. Deputies said Dodge was at the home doing work for a mortgage company.
Anti-bullying Spirit Week at Arlington school marks National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, something Arlington Gunston's Middle School participates in, in a big way.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, something Arlington Gunston's Middle School participates in, in a big way.
What could happen to car-tax reform in after the Virginia governor's election?
With the 2025 gubernatorial election looming, the future of vehicle-related taxes is once again in focus, featuring major promises from both sides of the aisle.
With the 2025 gubernatorial election looming, the future of vehicle-related taxes is once again in focus, featuring major promises from both sides of the aisle.