A dangerous trip across Military Highway for those who call motels home
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Along the 1000 block of North Military Highway, there are no tall pine trees, Azalea flower beds, or picket fences to keep children and pets safe. But the area is a destination for people who live in low-cost motels. According to Norfolk Police, an 86-year-old man was struck and killed by […]
Endangered sea turtle narrowly escapes death – what happens months later moves everyone
Virginia Beach, Virginia –Diamond the endangered sea turtle was rescued by a group of animal rights activists. Now, after months of hardship, the 220-pound animal can be released back into the wild As the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach reported on Facebook, Diamond was found washed up on th
Virginia Beach firefighters control vegetation blaze near Shore Drive
The Virginia Beach Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near Shore Drive Thursday evening, which was determined to be caused by a large pile of woody debris and mulch, and was marked under control within an hour.
Vehicle fire closed lanes and exit on I-64E in Virginia Beach
A vehicle fire on I-64E in Virginia Beach has caused delays and closures of the east right lane, right shoulder, and exit 286A.
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office carries Flame of Hope in annual Torch Run
The nearly 4-mile run started at 7 a.m. at Chesapeake City Park, marking the final leg of the Tidewater Region's Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Norfolk judge denies bond for Navy Reservist accused of killing wife and fleeing to...
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk judge denied bond Thursday for David Varela, the Navy Reservist accused of killing his wife, hiding her body in a freezer and fleeing the country. Varela is charged with first-degree murder and concealing a dead body to prevent detection in connection with the death of his wife, Lina Guerra. Pr
“Flesh eating bacteria” to amp up in summer months
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Vibrio infections are pretty preventable, but not a lot of people know about it, according to Virginia health experts. Often referred to as a flesh-eating bacteria, the symptoms can get pretty nasty. Its symptoms largely depend on how you contract Vibrio. The bacteria thrives in salt water, mak
‘Pig Pickin’ BBQ fundraiser to boost crime line rewards on June 6
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The rewards fund for area crime lines will soon see a boost as the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers gather to host their 19th annual “Pig Pickin’ and Family Fun Day” on June 6. The event will be at the Virginia Beach...
A Virginia Beach mom’s nonprofit helps families through pregnancy loss after her own stillbirth
When Heather Wilson was pregnant with her first child in 2009, she was expecting a baby girl. She planned to name her Kennedy. Then Wilson developed preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure. At the time, Wilson did not fully understand how serious it could become. “The...
$25M lawsuit filed over Rolin Hill’s death in police custody
A newly-filed lawsuit is seeking millions of dollars in damages over the death of Rolin Hill, a man who passed away in the hospital after suffering from a medical emergency while in jail back in 2024.
