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[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Sobriety Checkpoint tonight at Richmond Hwy and Hassett St in Lorton. Officers will be conducting the checkpoint from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Plan the ride before the night begins.

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Officers will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint tonight at Rt 50 and Rugby Rd near Greenbriar. The checkpoint runs from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. A night out shouldn’t end in a DUI.

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Sobriety Checkpoint: FCPD will host a checkpoint tonight at Leesburg Pike and Rt 286 in Reston. The checkpoint will take place from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Make the right call before you get behind the wheel.

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Sobriety Checkpoint tonight at Ox Rd near Christ Church in Fairfax Station. The checkpoint will run from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. A safe ride home starts with a sober driver.

[TravelGov @TravelGov]

As of May 21, 2026, all U.S.-bound American citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for enhanced screening. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at IAD in response to the Ebola outbreak. The Dulles requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens and LPRs, who were present in those countries. Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations. https://t.co/7gW7cENrVb

[Fairfax County Times @FairfaxTimes]

@D483629189T @SteveGuest Its the same thing, just a different term.

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Heads up: A sobriety checkpoint is planned tonight at Ox Rd and University Dr near the George Mason University area. Officers will be out from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Make the smart choice, drive sober.

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Sobriety Checkpoint: Officers will conduct a checkpoint tonight at Richmond Hwy and Jeff Todd Way in Woodlawn. The checkpoint will be held from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Your choices behind the wheel matter. Drive sober.

[Fairfax County Times @FairfaxTimes]

@USArmy Happy birthday, and thank you for your service!

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Sobriety Checkpoint: FCPD will host a sobriety checkpoint tonight at Annandale Rd and Walnut Hill Ln in Annandale. The checkpoint will run from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drive sober or plan a safe ride home.

[Fairfax County Government 🇺🇸 @fairfaxcounty]

Our Police Department is alerting residents about a text message scam falsely claiming to be from Virginia toll services.

Protect Yourself
• Do not click on links
• Verify the claim directly through its official website

https://t.co/V6RZxmZDow

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

Avoid the Trap: Toll Payment Text Scam Circulating. Full story here ➡️https://t.co/TJEE6k5Fe5

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

#FCFRD is working a number of calls for downed wires as a result of the high winds moving through the county. Downed wires are dangerous. Learn what to do and who to contact if you see downed wires by visiting: https://t.co/tXW6k8e2c7

[Fairfax County Times @FairfaxTimes]

@Ethelbrait1941 @thossony Seems reading was fine; geography was off.

[Fairfax Connector @ffxconnector]

🚍Don’t forget: We’re hosting two virtual meetings today to walk through the proposed June 2026 service changes in detail and answer your questions.
🕛 Noon
🕖 7 p.m.
The survey is open until March 1.
🔗 Details & meeting links: https://t.co/Dc9IodzR0v

[Fairfax Connector @ffxconnector]

Connector will operate regular weekday service on Monday, February 23, with snow detours in effect. Our customer service phone line (703-339-7200) will be open until 11 p.m. this evening then again at 4 a.m. Monday. ❄️🚌 https://t.co/HsiK5P8Rc2

[Fairfax Sheriff @fairfaxsheriff]

SCAM ALERT
Residents report voicemails claiming to be from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office.
❌ Do NOT return the call ❌ Do NOT share info If you have fallen victim to the scam is encouraged to email FCSO [email protected].
More info: https://t.co/7W1ZTQ9tUp

[Fairfax Connector @ffxconnector]

🚨On Tuesday, February 10, a lane closure will be in effect on Worldgate Drive due to crane installation. Routes 921 and 952 will be impacted.🚍Bus Stops #3824 and #3825 will be temporarily closed during this work. Passengers may use Bus Stop #6356 as an alternate stop.

[Fairfax Connector @ffxconnector]

As of this morning, the following routes are still on a snow detour: 151, 152, 161, 162, and 703. Updates: https://t.co/hwauWgISXj

In response to questions about uncleared bus stops, please see our statement on snow and ice removal on the Alerts page: https://t.co/hwauWgISXj

[Fairfax CircuitCourt @ffxcircuitcourt]

In honor of Valentine’s week, we are waiving fees for civil wedding ceremonies (reg. $75.00) on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 9 AM to Noon at the Fairfax County Courthouse! Registration is required as spaces are limited!
For more information, visit https://t.co/NEVV5n2PQq