Norfolk VA

NORFOLK, Va. — The guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) is expected to depart Naval Station Norfolk soon as it begins a scheduled deployment, according to the U.S. Navy. Navy officials say the deployment follows several months of training exercises, maintenance work and required certifications. The ship will...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man pled guilty to the involuntary manslaughter of a 32-year-old man at London Oaks Apartments in a November 2023 shootout. According to the Commonwealth’s evidence, multiple groups of males were in the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue firing gunshots at each other on Nov. 11, 2023....

A sideswipe collision involving two tractor-trailers closed Route 58 Wednesday morning in Suffolk, officials say.

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.

The cadets were awarded eight meritorious service medals and two Purple Hearts for their efforts in stopping a gunman at Old Dominion University.

Authorities in Virginia are seeking the public’s help locating a fugitive described as “armed and dangerous” who allegedly fled from detectives on Friday, March 20. The Portsmouth Police Department said its Fugitive Apprehension Unit is seeking 46-year-old Shane Cullen, who is wanted on multiple felony warrants...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A jury found Cedric Rashad Davis, Jr. not guilty on all charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with a deadly shooting in 2002. The shooting happened the evening of Feb. 1, 2022. Officers responded to the scene in the 1800 block of Portsmouth Boulevard, outside the Sportsplex,...

Seven people were shot during what police described as an impromptu "car meet-up" at the KempsRiver Crossing shopping center in Virginia Beach Sunday night, police said Monday.

C and C JV LLC,* Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for dredging, stockpiling of sand materials, and construction of dikes. The amount of this action is $53,382,757, with a total cumulative face value of $122,185,770. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be...

Last week, a man was convicted after strangling his former girlfriend in 2025 in Norfolk, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.