80-year-old man arrested in Fairfax County for attempting to abduct girl near school: police

An 80-year-old man has been jailed without bond after he allegedly inappropriately touched and attempted to abduct a  girl near a school in Fairfax County, authorities said.

Herndon introduces new tool to help with parking complaints

Herndon’s Police Chief Steven Pihonak tells FOX 5 most of the 500 complaints they received in the last year are in residential areas.  

Flood warnings issued across DC region Wednesday as storms raise concerns

Showers and thunderstorms are raising flooding concerns across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, with isolated flash floods possible through the afternoon and evening.

High water, downed trees disrupt commutes across DC region

Flooded roadways and fallen trees created hazardous driving conditions Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. area after severe storms swept through overnight.

Virginia boy swept away by floodwaters amid heavy storms

A 12-year-old Virginia boy was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday as heavy storms covered roadways in Albemarle County, officials said.

DC region Flood Watch issued Tuesday amid showers, thunderstorms

A Flood Watch is in effect Tuesday for Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland, and Virginia as showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist throughout the day.

Activists plan protest ahead of Prince William County data center meeting

As the debate over data centers intensifies in Prince William County, local activists are planning to protest ahead of a Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening.

Man hit, killed by ambulance in Virginia identified

The pedestrian that was hit by an ambulance and killed in Loudoun County has been identified. 

Lawsuit filed against propane company involved in deadly 2024 Sterling home explosion

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed following the devastating propane explosion that killed a firefighter and injured a dozen others when a home was blasted apart in Sterling last February.

Virginia Metallica concert triggers seismic readings

A Metallica concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium was so powerful, it triggered seismic readings.

Alexandria McDonald's suspends dine-in service for customers 21 and younger amid safety concerns

A McDonald’s near Thomas Edison High School is temporarily suspending dine-in service for customers 21 and younger due to ongoing incidents of juvenile violence inside the restaurant.