Norfolk residents challenge Flock camera program in court
A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday in a case challenging Norfolk's Flock camera surveillance program, with two residents claiming the system violates their Fourth Amendment rights.
Virginia Beach city leaders prepare for possible retail cannabis sales
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As Virginia’s General Assembly convenes this week, Virginia Beach city leaders are preparing for the possible legalization of recreational marijuana sales in the commonwealth. On July 1, 2021, the General Assembly legalized possession of marijuana, but not the sale. During a presentation...
Lawsuit against Chesapeake Regional is about fraud, not malpractice, attorney says
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Although the average person might consider unauthorized procedures involving sterilization and unnecessary induced labor, as well as false diagnoses of cancer, to be “malpractice,” that is not the basis of a recent lawsuit against Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. The lawsuit was filed...
Stabbing reported on West Little Creek Road in Norfolk
Norfolk Police were on the scene of a reported stabbing on East Little Creek Road Tuesday evening.
Chesapeake car salesman receives prison term for $2M fraud scheme
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A used car salesman who engaged in a fraud conspiracy and victimized two dozen financial institutions into providing over $2 million has been sentenced to prison. Adrian Knight, 41, of Virginia Beach, received a six-year sentence for conspiracy to commit mail, bank and wire fraud, the U.S....
Reel big! Virginia Beach angler catches 832-pound bluefin tuna
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A fisherman and his crew may have just smashed a state record by reeling in the biggest bluefin tuna over the weekend at more than 832 pounds. “It was just a matter of getting lucky,” said Captain David Wright, a longtime fisherman with High Hopes Sportsfishing. Wright’s boat, High...
$150 million wrongful death lawsuit filed after child with autism ‘secluded’ at Virginia Beach...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Hampton Roads mother, Julie Xirau, has filed a $150 million lawsuit against Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs. She alleged her 11-year-old son, who had autism, was mistreated at Virginia Beach’s Pembroke Elementary School. The complaint includes pictures of what the lawsuit alleges...
Sanu Dieng-Cooper makes history as new treasurer of Newport News
Sanu Dieng-Cooper was sworn in as Newport News treasurer on Saturday, the city's first new treasurer since 1997. Dieng-Cooper is the first African-American and first woman to hold the role.
5 displaced after fire at Norfolk apartment building
NORFOLK, Va. — Five people were displaced after a fire at an apartment building in Norfolk Tuesday evening. The fire in the 2700 block of Debree Avenue was reported at 7:54 p.m., according to Norfolk Fire-Rescue. Firefighters found a two-story apartment building with fire and sparking electric wires showing from the...
Norfolk Police seek video in connection to Judy Boone shooting
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police are looking for video of any suspicious activity in the East Ocean View Avenue area in connection to the New Year’s Eve shooting of well-known Norfolk real estate broker Judy Boone. It’s part of an ongoing shooting investigation after Boone’s family said...

















