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NORFOLK, Va. — The eastern coast of Virginia is under a tropical storm warning as strong winds and towering seas batter the region, prompting officials to warn of life-threatening marine conditions through Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service Wakefield office, winds from the north to northeast...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFK) responded to a fire in the wooded area adjacent to the Norfolk Premium Outlets Wednesday afternoon. A City of Norfolk spokesperson confirmed the first call was received at 3:49 p.m. As of 5 p.m., fire crews were still on scene, in the 1600 block of Premium Outlets Blvd....

A Virginia man convicted of shooting a New Jersey pastor to death outside her home in 2023 was sentenced Monday to life in prison. https://www.wavy.com/news/national/portsmouth-man-sentenced-to-life-for-fatally-shooting-new-jersey-pastor/

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were rescued from the water just north of the Deep Creek Locks in Chesapeake Wednesday afternoon, according to a Chesapeake Fire official. There were no injuries reported. The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to reports of a jet ski that struck a submerged object in Deep...

So often, it's the students, parents and teachers who get the spotlight entering a new school year. But in Portsmouth, one woman's above-and-beyond work behind the scenes makes all the difference.

NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk auto services shop is looking for answers after multiple catalytic converters were stolen early this week. "We've been in business for 37 years, and we continue to try to build in the area. We want to take care of our customers any way we can, but things like this do happen in business, and...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office is taking a step to address what they say traps many veterans in a cycle of incarceration. Chesapeake Sheriff Dave Rosado says he's excited to introduce the Veterans PTSD Program, one of several initiatives already underway at the Chesapeake Correctional Center. Now...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Seeking trauma therapy can be difficult for our military members and first responders, but one local group hopes to make it easier and free of charge. Trails Of Purpose brings equine therapy to folks needing a special kind of care and has its roots in the rubble of 9/11. Kayla Fallon’s […]

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk Department of Public Health issued a swimming advisory Tuesday for Captain’s Quarters Park in Ocean View after water testing showed elevated bacteria levels. Officials said testing on Monday revealed enterococci bacteria levels above state water quality standards. Signs have been posted at...

Andrew Shannon’s Southeast Community Day, Building a Stronger Community, takes place in Newport News, Virginia. The parade will feature the Hampton University Marching Force Band and their band director, Dr. Thomas Jones. The parade begins, rain or shine, on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10 a.m. on the 3700...