New charges for 18-year-old accused of groping girls at Fairfax High School

An 18-year-old accused of groping multiple girls at his high school in Fairfax is facing more charges after additional victims came forward, police say. 

Airtags help catch councilman's family accused of stealing signs calling for him to be recalled
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Family members of a local councilman have been arrested after allegedly stealing signs promoting a recall campaign against their loved one. A family using Apple AirTags to catch the suspects, after their suspected crime was caught on camera. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard has the story from Fauquier County.

Public hearing being held as battle over Buc-ee's planned for Stafford continues
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Stafford neighbors are drawing a line in the sand, trying to block one of the world’s most famous convenience stores from moving into their backyard. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Stafford, where several residents are expected to speak out against a Buc-ees moving in. 

Bowser signs DC body cam bill for federal force, vetoes officer log measure

D.C. Mayor Bowser OKs bill releasing MPD body cam footage when federal agents use force, but vetoes a measure requiring logs of federal personnel at arrests or use-of-force incidents.

DMV Destinations: Williamsburg, VA
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From Colonial Williamsburg to Jamestown and Yorktown, take a journey through 250 years of American history with hands-on experiences, archaeological discoveries, and living history exhibits that bring the nation’s founding story to life.

Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences

Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.

Labor groups push Fairfax casino as governor weighs decision

A high-stakes fight continues over a proposed casino in Fairfax County, with labor unions rallying today in support of the project.

2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where

Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.

Police respond to report of grenade at Eden Center

Roads and businesses are expected to reopen shortly after reports of a grenade in the Eden Center parking lot Wednesday afternoon. 

Mississippi transfers newly discovered 1960s KKK materials to state archives

Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.

Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule

The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.

Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift

The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.