Holiday heroes rappel down Virginia children’s hospital to surprise young patients at windows
Santa Claus, Olaf, Anna, and Elsa dropped in on the young patients at Inova Children’s Hospital on Friday—literally!
Fairfax Connector Bus catches fire after crashing into parking garage
A Fairfax Connector bus burst into flames Tuesday after officials say the driver crashed into a parking garage.
Virginia School district faces continued legal fight over gender policies
The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.
VA man heartbroken after brother, a Gaza Soup Kitchen chef, killed in Israeli drone strike
A Palestinian chef was killed in a large Israeli drone strike in Gaza over the weekend, his brother, a Fairfax chef, is speaking out.
Ashes of puppy killed in tragic plane crash brought to deceased pilot's family in Virginia
The ashes of a pilot and a puppy killed in a plane crash last month were brought to the pilot's family in Northern Virginia.
Trump's win renews hopes for FBI headquarters to move to Fairfax County
Fairfax County officials tell FOX 5 that they’re about to set to restart their fight to move the FBI headquarters to Virginia.
Teen shot in Fairfax County rushed to hospital by family member, 17-year-old arrested
Authorities say a teenager who was shot Monday night in Fairfax County was rushed to the hospital by a family member.
Hayfield Secondary's athletic director resigns, team's playoff hopes end in controversy
Hayfield High School Athletic Director Monty Fritts has submitted his resignation, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Virginia father dies in New York plane crash while transporting rescue dogs
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
Hayfield Secondary withdraws from Virginia football playoffs
Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has withdrawn from the Virginia Region 6C football playoffs amid an investigation into alleged recruiting violations, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid announced Monday.
School board member demands investigation into Hayfield football recruiting
A Fairfax County School Board member is calling for a thorough investigation into allegations of improper football recruiting practices at Hayfield Secondary School.
Popeyes in Fairfax County catches on fire: officials
Fairfax County officials respond to a fire at a Popeyes in Fairfax County, Virginia.
2 dead, 2 injured in Loudoun County crash; driver faces manslaughter charge
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the fatal Northern Virginia crash that claimed the lives of two people and injured two others early Friday morning, according to officials.
Great Falls residents return to ransacked home, money, handbags stolen: police
A residential burglary in Great Falls remains under investigation.
Robbery crew busted in Dunn Loring linked to other crimes across Virginia
Detectives have arrested four suspects after they allegedly stormed a Dunn Loring store, stealing merchandise, and threatening an employee with pepper spray before making a getaway.
Honduran migrant accused of rape was arrested for sex crimes, released multiple times
Another woman says she was attacked by the same man accused of raping a woman on a popular walking trail in downtown Herndon.
Pediatric pneumonia cases near record levels in Fairfax County
Health officials in Fairfax County are warning parents as pneumonia cases among children approach record levels.
Honduran migrant arrested for rape on popular Virginia trail
A woman was allegedly raped Monday night while walking on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and police fear there may be additional victims. Authorities quickly arrested the suspect, who is described as a repeat offender with a troubling history.
Fairfax County high schools threaten to forfeit football games if suspended team is allowed to play
Families and students at Hayfield High School are reacting after multiple high school football coaches in Fairfax County say they’re willing to forfeit playoff games if Hayfield is allowed to play.
Rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger in Virginia
A rideshare driver has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a passenger in his vehicle over the summer, authorities said.