Caught on camera: Teens take Fairfax County Fire and Rescue ATV for joyride

Fairfax County police are working to find three suspects who allegedly took an ATV belonging to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue for a joyride.

DC to begin daily E. coli testing on Potomac River Monday
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Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports. 

1 injured after gas leak leads to home explosion in Prince George's County

One person was injured Friday night after a gas leak led to a home explosion in Calverton, Prince George's County Fire and Rescue says.

Teens steal ATV from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
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Police in Fairfax County are looking for three teens who were seen on camera taking an ATV belonging to the county fire department FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.

Lawmakers consider bill that would prevent MCPS from extending school calendar due to snow days

The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate.

Teens, 14 and 16, charged with murder of Maryland man

Two other teenagers were already in custody and have been charged in connection with the murder, police said.

Lacrosse Leagues Championship series kicks off in Springfield
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The Lacrosse League's Championship series is getting underway in Springfield. The tournament kicked off on Friday. FOX 5 photojournalist Senon Davis has more. 

Evacuation order lifted following home explosion in Centreville
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A big development came on Friday in the aftermath of a house explosion and days-long neighborhood evacuation in Centreville. All of the remaining homes in the neighborhood that were evacuated have now been deemed safe, so residents can return.

How a groundhog, a lion, and a lamb shape spring weather folklore

As we approach March and the first day of spring on March 20, will it come "In like a lion out like a lamb", and will we have six more weeks of winter like Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Groundhog Day?

VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison

An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022

A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.

Juveniles accused of stealing fire and rescue equipment, damaging property in Lorton

Fairfax County police are working to identify three juveniles caught on surveillance video allegedly stealing County Fire and Rescue equipment, taking it for a joyride, and damaging property.