Spotsylvania woman claims $2 million Powerball prize anonymously
A lucky Spotsylvania woman has claimed a $2 million Powerball prize from the Aug. 27 drawing, choosing to remain anonymous under Virginia law.
A lucky Spotsylvania woman has claimed a $2 million Powerball prize from the Aug. 27 drawing, choosing to remain anonymous under Virginia law.
Teens shoot fireworks at officers during large fight outside Virginia McDonald's: police
Two officers were injured when a group shot fireworks at them while the officers were trying to break up a fight. No arrests were announced.
Two officers were injured when a group shot fireworks at them while the officers were trying to break up a fight. No arrests were announced.
'Tears of happiness': Virginia man wins $3 million in lottery scratch-off ticket at Food Lion
A Leesburg resident hit it big by winning $3 million with a Virginia Lottery 50X the Money scratch-off ticket.
A Leesburg resident hit it big by winning $3 million with a Virginia Lottery 50X the Money scratch-off ticket.
Virginia tax rebates start hitting bank accounts: Are you eligible?
Eligible taxpayers who filed their state taxes by July 1 will receive their rebates by Oct. 15 and can expect to see the funds by the end of the month. Those who opted for direct deposit for their tax refund will receive their rebate the same way.
Eligible taxpayers who filed their state taxes by July 1 will receive their rebates by Oct. 15 and can expect to see the funds by the end of the month. Those who opted for direct deposit for their tax refund will receive their rebate the same way.
Miyares report alleges misconduct, violations by Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has released an investigative report alleging misconduct, constitutional violations, and systemic failures within the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office under Steve Descano.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has released an investigative report alleging misconduct, constitutional violations, and systemic failures within the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office under Steve Descano.
Mass layoffs threaten federal workers as shutdown looms
A potential government shutdown is casting a shadow over Capitol Hill, with lawmakers clashing over funding and the White House warning federal agencies to brace for possible layoffs.
A potential government shutdown is casting a shadow over Capitol Hill, with lawmakers clashing over funding and the White House warning federal agencies to brace for possible layoffs.
Mother speaks out about FCPS Title IX locker room complaint: FOX 5 Exclusive
A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.
A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.
Twin hurricanes: What Humberto, possibly Imelda could bring to DC area
Two strong storms are making their way toward the U.S., with both having potential to become strong hurricanes.
Two strong storms are making their way toward the U.S., with both having potential to become strong hurricanes.
DC weather: Warm Friday ahead of cloudy, rainy weekend
A cold front in the Washington, D.C. area is expected to keep conditions across the region unsettled heading into what will be a cloudy and rainy weekend.
A cold front in the Washington, D.C. area is expected to keep conditions across the region unsettled heading into what will be a cloudy and rainy weekend.
Life-saving runway tech saves dozens in Virginia plane incident
A United flight from Dulles faced a close call after overshooting the runway at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, but a newly installed safety zone prevented disaster.
A United flight from Dulles faced a close call after overshooting the runway at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, but a newly installed safety zone prevented disaster.
Title IX complaint filed against Fairfax County Schools over locker room policy
Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Driver killed in crash with police vehicle in Arlington County
A driver is dead after authorities say he crashed into a police vehicle that was involved in a traffic stop in Virginia.
A driver is dead after authorities say he crashed into a police vehicle that was involved in a traffic stop in Virginia.
DC weather: Showers and possible thunderstorms Thursday
A slow-moving cold front is bringing rain and the possibility of thunderstorms to the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday.
A slow-moving cold front is bringing rain and the possibility of thunderstorms to the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday.
Woman killed after being struck by hit-and-run driver, police officer in Hybla Valley
A woman was killed in Hybla Valley, Virginia on Tuesday after being struck by both a hit-and-run driver and one of the responding officers, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).
A woman was killed in Hybla Valley, Virginia on Tuesday after being struck by both a hit-and-run driver and one of the responding officers, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).
2 unrelated hit-and-run investigations underway in Virginia and Maryland
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred Tuesday night, one of them fatal.
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred Tuesday night, one of them fatal.
DC weather: Showers possible Wednesday; storms likely Thursday
A mild and humid Wednesday across the District, with morning temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s and the possibility of afternoon showers.
A mild and humid Wednesday across the District, with morning temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s and the possibility of afternoon showers.
Virginia school officer fired, accused of inappropriate contact with underage student
A school officer at James Wood High School was fired after an alleged incident involving inappropriate conduct with an underage student.
A school officer at James Wood High School was fired after an alleged incident involving inappropriate conduct with an underage student.
Leesburg infant dies days after strangling, 22-year-old brother facing murder charges
Alvaro Mejia Ayala has been charged with strangling his 8-month-old sister, and will soon face murder charges, officials said, after the girl died from her injuries.
Alvaro Mejia Ayala has been charged with strangling his 8-month-old sister, and will soon face murder charges, officials said, after the girl died from her injuries.
Man found dead in Colorado may have lived in northern Virginia, police say
Authorities in Colorado are working to locate family or friends of a man found dead in August who may have recently lived in northern Virginia.
Authorities in Colorado are working to locate family or friends of a man found dead in August who may have recently lived in northern Virginia.
Arlington County Public Schools to launch new anti-bullying curriculum
Arlington County Public Schools will start a new anti-bullying curriculum for K-12th grades on October 1.
Arlington County Public Schools will start a new anti-bullying curriculum for K-12th grades on October 1.