Peak cherry blossoms arrive soon: The six stages of cherry blossom development
NORFOLK, Va. — Every spring, cherry blossom trees transform landscapes with clouds of pink and white flowers. But those stunning blooms don’t appear all at once. Cherry blossoms actually go through six stages of development before reaching the moment known as peak bloom. The process begins with green,...
‘Ruins the feeling of safety’: String of break-ins hits Norfolk businesses
It was business as usual Wednesday inside Three Ships Coffee Roasters on Granby Street in downtown Norfolk — but the aftermath of a break-in is still visible.
Virginia Beach adult foster care program in need of more families
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach is looking for some help with their foster care program — but you won’t be looking after dogs or children. Instead, you’ll be looking after adults. It’s a different kind of foster care program, but nonetheless beneficial and fulfilling for both the adults and the family....
Portsmouth city vehicle crashes into parked trucks, leaving woman stranded
According to the accident report from the city, a Portsmouth parks employee stated a car was driving around him, and when he swerved, he hit the back of one of the trucks.
Plans to replace Back Bay Brew House Farmhouse with apartments face pushback from locals
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A controversial change could potentially come to Virginia Beach’s Kempsville area. The popular Back Bay Farmhouse Brewing Company has announced that, by the end of the year, they will be relocating the business, notifying the landowners that they would be doing so. The landowners...
Former DJ convicted for stalking nightclub owner and staff
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Jorge Antonio Siles Jr., 34, was found guilty for harassing the owner and staff of a Norfolk nightclub that he used to work at. According to documents, Siles Jr. worked at a nightclub, located on North Military Highway, as a DJ before being banned due to having multiple threatening confrontations...
Proposed $2 billion Norfolk budget: MacArthur demo, a new fire station and higher wages
NORFOLK, Va. — From major construction projects to teacher raises and funding for new fire department technology and facilities — it's all in the proposed $2 billion Norfolk city budget for Fiscal Year 2027. City Manager Patrick Roberts presented his budget proposal to Norfolk City Council at their...
Hampton man’s persistence wins him $100,000 playing the Virginia Lottery
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – A Hampton man won a $100,000 prize in the Virginia Lottery after playing the same four-digit combination on 20 different tickets for the March 7 drawing. Prentice Douglas matched the winning numbers in the Pick 4 game to secure the total payout. Douglas purchased the winning plays at the...
Officials recommended denying license to Virginia nursing home, it remains open
The federal government terminated a Virginia nursing home's certification, deeming it unsafe for patients insured through Medicare and Medicaid. The state allowed it to continue operating.
VB City Council approves redevelopment of former golf course
City leaders on Tuesday approved a plan to redevelop a deteriorating golf course in a Southside neighborhood, clearing the way for more than 140 new homes despite strong opposition from some residents.

















