Navy Federal hires local attorneys as ‘parking lot scam’ lawsuits move forward
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Victims of what federal prosecutors call the "parking lot scam" say they're grateful to News 3 and a local attorney who saw our report and is now taking legal action to help them possibly recover their money. The scheme has targeted hundreds of people in...
Fire on Sunnyside Drive in Hampton displaces two adults, a kid and a cat
Four were displaced after a house fire on Sunnyside Drive in Hampton Wednesday morning, according to the Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue.
Boat fire originates from cabin in York County
York County Department of Fire and Life Safety are investigating a boat fire that occurred in the 1200 block of Waterview Road Monday morning.
Smithfield man sentenced to 8 years for possessing homemade explosives
A Smithfield man was sentenced Thursday for 8 years in federal prison for possessing more than 150 improvised explosive devices and an unregistered short-barrel rifle, according to court records.
Norfolk man, 21, gets 10 years for exploiting minors via Instagram, says FBI
NORFOLK, Va. — A 21-year-old Norfolk man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, according to court records. Investigators began looking into the case in June 2024 after learning of an Instagram account selling child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The account was...
Blog: Heavy rain to impact Hampton Roads tonight
We have another mild day ahead of us across Hampton Roads as southerly winds will keep temperatures above normal for this time of year. This warmth is all ahead of a cold front which will move through overnight tonight and into Friday morning. In this radar and satellite image, you...
Man sentenced to more than 5 years for 2024 Norfolk bank robbery
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for robbing a bank teller last year by passing a threatening note demanding money. Lemar Antonio Veale Jr., 25, was convicted at a bench trial of robbery by threat and extortion. He robbed a Truist Bank teller on East Little...
Chesapeake Police seek suspect in shooting
A suspect has been identified in the shooting death of Kelvin Earl Smith at a South Military Highway business Monday night. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/police-1-dead-in-homicide-at-chesapeake-business/
Amtrak service changes coming to Hampton Roads in 2026
NORFOLK, Va. — Major changes are coming to Amtrak service in Hampton Roads beginning in 2026 as construction ramps up on a massive railroad project near the nation’s capital. The Long Bridge Project, a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure effort, will double the number of rail tracks crossing the Potomac River,...
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to domestic violence against girlfriend
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– A man was sentenced after pleading guilty to domestic violence against his girlfriend earlier this year. A judge sentenced 30-year-old Jason Tyler Johnson to six years in prison to three domestic violence-related felonies for attacking his then-girlfriend at their residence. On January 10,...

















