Man wanted for attacking bus driver on the job in Lorton: police

Fairfax County police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who assaulted a bus driver in Lorton last week.

Rock assault injures woman running on Leesburg trail: police

Authorities are searching for a man accused of throwing a rock that struck a woman in the head on a Virginia trail Thursday afternoon.

Hot, humid Friday in DC, pop-up storms possible over weekend

The heat and humidity will continue across the Washington, D.C. region on Friday, with highs near 90 degrees and mostly sunny skies. While most of the day will remain dry, isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm could pop up later in the afternoon or evening.

Zip Trip 2025: FOX 5 heads to Occoquan on Friday

FOX 5 is in Occoquan on Friday, July 11, for another morning of fun, food, local business highlights and more! 

Families of DC plane crash victims call on Army for accountability and safety reform

Families of victims killed in a deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C. in January are urging U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to show accountability and improve communication as the investigation continues.

Cleanup underway after severe storms, floods and tornado warning across DMV

Cleanup efforts are underway after powerful storms swept through the D.C. region on Wednesday night, prompting a tornado warning in the District and Flash Flood alerts from Northern Virginia to Maryland.

Spotty storms, cloudy skies across DC region Thursday as humidity continues

Cloudy skies and high humidity are expected across the D.C. region on Thursday, with highs in the mid-80s and a slight chance of afternoon storms.

Free child car seat inspections end due to budget cuts in Fairfax County

Installing a child’s car seat may seem like a simple task, but getting it wrong could put a child’s life at risk. Yet many parents do—installing them incorrectly without even realizing it.

Former Alexandria day care teacher abused toddlers over months, report finds

A former teacher at the Two Birds child care center in Old Town Alexandria is accused of physically abusing toddlers over several months, according to a Virginia Department of Social Services report.

Severe Weather: Storms, high winds hit DC, Maryland, Virginia

The Washington, D.C. region is facing another round of severe weather Wednesday. There have been severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and even a tornado warning for parts of the area throughout the day. 

Juvenile on the run after courthouse escape, assault in Leesburg

Authorities are searching for a juvenile girl they said fled the Loudoun County Courthouse and assaulted the driver of a passing vehicle before running away on foot Wednesday morning.

DC Weather: Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings issued for DC area

Dangerous heat and severe weather are expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with hot, humid conditions pushing heat index values as high as 106 degrees and strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening.

Trial begins for propane technician charged in fatal Virginia home explosion

A trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.