Loudoun County man reportedly known as 'sus candy guy' accused of sexually abusing minor
A Loudoun County man, reportedly known within his neighborhood as the “sus candy guy," was arrested for sexually abusing a minor.
Arlington man arrested after firing air pistol from apartment window, injuring 2: police
Arlington County police have arrested a man accused of injuring at least two people and damaging three cars by shooting an air pistol out of his apartment building.
1 dead after fire, reports of explosion near Loudoun County apartment complex
Authorities say one person is dead after a fire and reports of an explosion at an apartment complex in Loudoun County.
DC weather: Coldest temperatures of the season move into region Monday
Significantly colder air is moving into the Washington, D.C., region Monday as overnight rain and a cold front sweep across the area.
Delonte West arrested in Virginia after showing signs of intoxication: police
Authorities say former NBA player Delonte West was arrested “for his own safety" earlier this month after showing signs of intoxication at a northern Virginia intersection.
Manassas City Schools closed after cybersecurity incident; set to reopen Wednesday
Manassas City Schools were closed Monday following a cybersecurity incident, officials said.
Tractor-trailer crash, fire snarls traffic on I-95 in Fredericksburg Wednesday
A tractor-trailer fire and crash caused a partial shutdown of I-95 southbound near U.S. Route 17 overnight, causing major delays through the Fredericksburg area.
Federal SNAP benefits to be deposited this week, Gov. Youngkin says
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 850,000 Virginians will be issued this week, following direction from federal authorities.
Cyberattack closes Manassas City Public Schools on Monday
Manassas City Public Schools will be closed Monday following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted phone and network systems across the district, officials announced Sunday.
Flights cancelled nationwide as shutdown hits major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce flights nationwide amid the record-long government shutdown is taking effect Friday.
Spanberger, Youngkin meet at Governor's Mansion in Richmond to begin transition
Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.
Former teacher shot by 6-year-old student wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal
A Virginia jury on Thursday awarded $10 million to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student and later accused a former school administrator in a lawsuit of ignoring warnings that the child had a gun, according to the Associated Press.
Herndon house fire leaves 2 dead; neighbors tried to help with garden hose
FOX 5 has confirmed that two adults were found dead following a house fire in Herndon.
DMV Winter 2025-2026 Outlook: Earlier first snow, how much snowfall to expect
D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: FAA reducing air traffic at airports nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
Election Day post-mortem: VA Democrats, Republicans analyze what went right and what went wrong
A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia.
Arlington County Police Department says starting salary for officers will rise to $90K
The Arlington County Police Department says it’s offering the highest starting salary in local law enforcement.
Prince William County residents once again protest against proposed data centers
Prince William County residents are once again set to rally against proposed data centers in their area.
Virginia Election Results: Democrats dominate statewide races
Democrats are celebrating a dominant victory in Virginia, sweeping the races for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
DC weather: No snow yet but coldest temps of the season expected early next week
You may have seen talk online about snow chances in the D.C. area next week - but you won’t need the snow boots or shovels just yet!