Chesapeake Unveils Long-Term Comprehensive Growth Plan
Chesapeake City Council has adopted Chesapeake 2045, the City’s new Comprehensive Plan. This long-term document guides how the City will move into the future, considering growth and development opportunities as well as preservation of what matters most. We thank all of our community members who took the time to...
Virginia Beach EMS warns of ice hazards as winter weather persists
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Amid the ongoing winter weather, Virginia Beach EMS is warning the community of increasing ice formation which can be especially hazardous to children. The cold weather has led to ice formation particularly on area ponds and canals. Officials warn that ice-covered waters can be extremely...
Golden Luxe Arena brings family fun to downtown Suffolk
The City of Suffolk announced the grand opening of Golden Luxe Arena, a family-focused roller skating and entertainment venue, on Jan. 23.
Angry Norfolk residents lose lawsuit to stop Flock license plate scanners
Plaintiffs called Norfolk’s Flock camera network a “dragnet.”. A federal judge in Virginia ruled Tuesday that the City of Norfolk’s use of nearly 200 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from Flock is constitutional and can continue, dismissing the entire case just days before a bench trial was set to begin.
VBFD: 3 dogs dead, woman seriously hurt following fire on Ferry Point Road
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Crews in Virginia Beach responded to a house fire in the Newlight section of the city Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, units were dispatched to a house fire in the 1400 block of Ferry Point Road at 4:19 p.m. When crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed. Crews had water on...
First Warning Forecast: Snow chances increase this weekend
Confidence in the chance of snow this weekend is increasing as temperatures struggle to climb above freezing.
HRS: Local fundraiser supports police officer battling cancer in Virginia Beach
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach Police Officer and former Marine Shaun Lindemeyer has made it his mission to serve his community. In 2023, Shaun was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Since then, he’s endured multiple intensive treatments, and while some have shown encouraging signs, his journey...
Virginia man charged with multiple drug offenses following Jacksonville arrest
A Virginia man is facing multiple felony drug charges following an arrest in Jacksonville, according to online court records. Court documents show Andre Willis, 66, of Suffolk, Virginia, was arrested by the Jacksonville Police Department on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Willis is charged with felony manufacture of cocaine,...
Charlotte murder suspect extradited from Virginia, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was extradited from Virginia to Charlotte for the 2025 murder of a man in northwest Charlotte. Diamonte Galloway, 30, was arrested in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Dec. 29, 2025, and charged with murder. He arrived back in North Carolina on Jan. 27, 2026. Previous coverage:...
‘Significant’ coastal storm expected to hit this weekend, but will it reach Upstate NY?
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Another storm coming out of the South is likely to sweep up the East Coast this weekend and could create blizzard-like conditions along the New England coast. The National Weather Service said it’s monitoring “a significant East Coastal winter storm threat this weekend.”. At this...

















