Portsmouth Is Hiring Freelance Videographers To Capture City’s Stories
The City of Portsmouth is hiring freelance videographers for upcoming productions that could someday win awards. The city is looking for videographers who will capture the stories of Portsmouth. Applicants should own a camera–but ownership is a plus (not required) and have reliable transportation. Compensation is not...
Best place to target summer tuna? Virginia, of course!
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WFXR) — Come for the sun, sand and surf, but stay for the tuna. That is not the hook line for the latest Virginia Beach tourism commercial, but maybe it should be. Virginia Beach offers some of the best summer yellowfin tuna fishing anywhere in the world. Because those fish are available […]
Chesapeake shooting witnesses say males in ski masks demanded money, then fired shots
A man was injured after a shooting on South Military Highway overnight.
Unscheduled opening at Great Bridge Bridge due to vessel with hazardous materials
The Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake had an unscheduled opening Thursday morning.
1 in custody after child taken from Norfolk home
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Charges are pending for a non-custodial parent who took a 6-year-old child Wednesday evening from the home of his legal guardian, Norfolk Police said. The child was safely located in Suffolk and returned to the legal guardian, according to police. Police were called to a home in the 1100 block...
Person apprehended after unauthorized perimeter breach at Joint Base Langley-Eustis
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A person was apprehended after an unauthorized perimeter breach at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Thursday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., a Hampton officer observed a vehicle traveling north on North Armistead Avenue make an abrupt right turn and proceed through a fence surrounding Langley Air Force...
CODI Alert issued for missing 4-year-old, 5-year-old
Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert for two missing kids: 5-year-old Keaton Edwards, and 4-year-old Ethan Edwards. They were last seen with 49-year-old James Edwards.
Parked cars are now a leading source of stolen guns, new report finds
A growing number of firearms are being stolen from parked cars nationwide, especially in urban areas including Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to a new report that highlights a frequently overlooked source of illegally circulating guns. The nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice released an analysis...
Movies and TV shows casting in Norfolk
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Fire officials say lithium battery for bike caused VB house fire
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach mother is counting her blessings after a harrowing escape from her home last month. It was around midnight June 5 when Michelle Buckingham’s teen daughter heard a funny noise that apparently came from the garage just below her bedroom. “My daughter woke me up and said,...
