HRS for the Holidays: Unique store with unique gifts
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If you have trouble finding the right gift for family and friends and need a little help, we have just the right place for you! You’ll find what you’re looking for at the gifting experts at Please & Thankyou in Virginia Beach. From retail and gourmet, to corporate and special occasions, let...
What Virginia Beach Residents Need to Know About E-Bike Laws and Safety
E-bikes, or electric bicycles, are becoming more common because they offer higher speeds and greater efficiency than traditional pedal bikes. These features can also increase risks, especially for new or inexperienced riders. It is important for users to understand e-bike operation, local laws, and safety practices...
51,936 homeless Veterans secure permanent housing nationwide
According to officials, on Nov. 26, the Department of Veterans Affairs says that 51,936 homeless Veterans have found permanent housing across the country in the year of 2025.
Norfolk man pleads guilty to abusing 6-week-old son, sentencing set for January 2026
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man pleaded guilty last month to child abuse and neglect as well as child cruelty after being suspected of shaking and injuring his 6-week-old son last year. On Nov. 16, 2024, William Robert Lee Jr., 28, took his son to Children’s Hospital of the...
PETA launches Christmutts Toy Drive for chained dogs in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — PETA is spreading holiday cheer for local dogs who live outdoors by collecting toys for animals chained or penned outside in the Hampton Roads area. Donations can be made online or dropped off at participating businesses throughout December. “Dogs forced to live outside in the cold...
Virginia landlord surprises tenants with free rent for the holidays: ‘I know exactly how...
In a kind and impressive show of holiday spirit, a Virginia landlord, Travis Johnson, has done far more than expected. He surprised his tenants with a big break from money worries just as the holidays were starting by waiving two full months of free rent, giving real financial help to the people renting from him....
Hampton Roads led the state in vehicle crashes in 2024
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Every year, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles releases data on vehicle crashes from across the commonwealth. While experts wait for the official release of 2025 data, Carter Killorn, CEO of Virginia Statewide Incidents, says Hampton Roads, and specifically Virginia Beach, lead the state...
Customs warns parents about counterfeit toys after major seizure in Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. (WSET) — Customs and Border Protection is alerting parents to the dangers of counterfeit toys following a significant seizure in Virginia. Officers recently confiscated over 17,000 counterfeit children's items at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News. Officials said the toys were valued at an estimated...
Intense Debate: Calls for State AG to Probe into Spanberger Rally’s Funding
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on State AG Pressed to Investigate Spanberger Rally Funding. State AG Pressed to Investigate Spanberger Rally Funding.
Norfolk man guilty of Granby Street restaurant burglary
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk Circuit Court Judge found a local man guilty of felony vandalism and burglary as well as misdemeanor larceny after he broke into a downtown restaurant last summer. Larry Antonio Sutton Jr., 44, was convicted at trial in October. Around 10 a.m. on July 13,...

















