USNS Robert F. Kennedy arrives at Naval Station Norfolk
The USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 8), the U.S. Navy's newest vessel, arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on Wednesday.
U.S. Marshals warn Hampton Roads residents of phone scam using spoofed numbers
NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Marshals Service for the Eastern District of Virginia is warning people in Hampton Roads about a phone scam where con artists are spoofing official numbers to trick victims into sending money. Scammers use “neighbor spoofing” technology to make their number appear as if it...
FBI investigating midair brawl that forced Breeze Airways flight to divert
Breeze Airways flight MX704 diverted to Grand Junction, Colorado after a fight broke out and a disruptive passenger broke free from restraints twice.
Jury deliberates in murder trial for man accused in shooting death of Ali Muhammad
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the murder trial of Jalen Garces, the man charged with second-degree murder in the June 2023 shooting death of Ali Muhammad in Norfolk. The jury will continue its deliberations at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, though no friends or extended family members...
When Confederate slaves rowed to this Virginia fort, they unknowingly set a precedent for...
Three Slaves’ Midnight Flight That Transformed America. Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia holds the key to understanding how three enslaved men changed American history forever. On May 23, 1861, Frank Baker, Shepard Mallory, and James Townsend rowed across Hampton Roads to escape their Confederate master who planned...
2nd suspect accused of murdering man inside Newport News convenience store
A second man has been arrested and accused of murdering a man inside a Newport News convenience store in May, according to the city's police department.
Man arrested in VB after being caught on camera half-naked
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — During the daylight hours is the only time a Campus East homeowner can get rest. “I don’t sleep at night,” said Campus East resident Quennie Burns. “I haven’t slept since that night because I keep thinking I’m hearing things.” Burns’ sense of security was shattered just before midnight...
Someone stole Sheriff Michael Moore’s campaign signs, and he wants to know who it...
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Someone stole some of Portsmouth Sheriff Michael Moore’s campaign signs, and he wants to know who did it. A surveillance video shows someone coming along and steals Moore’s campaign signs around 3:12 a.m. Tuesday morning. Moore, running for sheriff against Jim Cullen, said he wants to get to...
VB looks to ask Oceanfront business to remove vulgar clothes from storefronts
A resolution set for a vote at Tuesday night's City Council meeting requests that some businesses remove vulgar T-shirts from their storefronts.
180 people saved from Virginia Beach waters amid strong rip currents
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach lifeguards saved nearly 200 people from the ocean waters this weekend, according to a social media post from the Virginia Beach Lifeguards Association. Strong rip currents caused dangerous conditions for Virginia Beach and North Carolina swimmers this weekend. Across three...