REAL ID Deadline: What you need to be prepared in DC, Maryland & Virginia

REAL ID enforcement has begun. Beginning on May 7, 2025, travelers flying within the U.S. are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card. Here's what you need to know to make sure you are REAL ID compliant.

Earthquake shakes central Virginia

Residents across central Virginia were rattled by a 2.8 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, FOX Weather reports. 

Fairfax County police searching for man suspected in string of restaurant break-ins

Fairfax County police are looking for a suspect behind a string of recent restaurant break-ins. FOX 5 obtained exclusive surveillance video of one of the incidents.

18-year-old shot, killed by Spotsylvania County homeowner while reportedly trying to break-in

Authorities in Spotslyvania County say they're still deciding whether to charge a Fredericksburg-area homeowner in the fatal weekend shooting of a teenager. Investigators say the 18-year-old was one of three teens breaking into the man's house. 

Charges dropped for man suspected in 4-year-old's attempted abduction

Charges have been dropped against a Honduran illegal immigrant who was accused of trying to abduct a four-year-old girl nearly two years ago. 

2 teens killed in high-speed crash near Pentagon, police say

Two teenagers were killed late Saturday night when their vehicle collided with another car near the Pentagon before crashing into a concrete barrier, authorities said.

Virginia corrections officers stabbed by MS-13 gang members at prison

Three corrections officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Virginia were stabbed by MS-13 gang members in a premeditated attack, officials say.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms likely Monday

Keep your umbrellas handy across the Washington, D.C. region as showers and thunderstorms threaten the start of the workweek.

Rockville preschool teacher among 8 men busted in child predator sting

Investigators with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office have arrested eight men accused of using the internet to try to exploit children and it was later discovered that one of the suspects is a local pre-school teacher.

Fairfax County police searching for suspect accused in at least 20 car break-ins

A string of 20 car break-ins spanning months is under investigation in Fairfax County and police believe the same suspect is responsible for all of them.

DC ranks among worst areas for drug problems in US, study finds

The District of Columbia ranks fifth nationwide for highest drug use, according to a new study from WalletHub analyzing substance abuse, law enforcement, and treatment accessibility.