VA Board Denies Employment Appeal From Firefighter Fired for Medical Cannabis Use
A city grievance panel has denied an appeal from a former Norfolk firefighter seeking to get his job back after being fired for medical marijuana use. A three-member panel upheld the termination of firefighter Brandon Beltaine in a June 9 decision after he was fired in 2023 for medical marijuana use.
Portsmouth opens four cooling centers during the dangerous heat wave
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s not a work of fiction. Outside the Portsmouth Main Library, the feel-like temperature hovered around 110 degrees, and with the National Weather Service having issued a extreme heat warning, the city of Portsmouth responded. “We are operating cooling centers in the city of Portsmouth, all...
18-year-old seriously injured after parking lot shooting in Hampton
An 18-year-old was seriously injured following a parking lot shooting in Hampton, according to Hampton Police.
Norfolk native serving aboard USNS Comfort supports Continuing Promise 2025
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Airman Christopher Evans, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, is deployed aboard the U.S. Navy hospital ship, USNS Comfort, supporting Continuing Promise 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is an exercise focused on humanitarian assistance, medical readiness, and goodwill with six nations in the Caribbean,...
2 men credited with rescuing 4 people from sinking boat near MMMBT
Two men are being credited with rescuing four people from a sinking boat Tuesday morning near the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel.
Cory Bigsby’s counsel appeals decision to nolle prosse child neglect charges
Cory Bigsby, by way of his counsel, appealed the final judgement of the court, which was made on May 16, 2025, in connection to his child neglect charges. The appeal was filed on June 12.
Mother of Naval Station Norfolk sailor killed seeks Navy accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAVY) — The mother of a sailor who disappeared from Naval Station Norfolk and was found dead in a Norfolk neighborhood will be in Washington D.C. Wednesday demanding transparency and accountability from the U.S. Navy. Angelina Resendiz was initially reported missing May 29 and was last seen in her...
Speed cameras active in Hampton Roads summer school zones
The video above is from a WAVY special report on school zone speed cameras. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A heads up about something new that will impact drivers in Hampton Roads this summer. Some cities with speed camera enforcement will continue to use these cameras in select school zones with summer programs....
Portsmouth apartment complex residents struggle with heat amid malfunctioning AC
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — At a deluxe apartment in the sky, near Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, several tenants told 10 On Your Side the air conditioning system is on the blink. Tam McIntyre had a rough night Sunday that set the stage for a difficult Monday morning. “I actually had to call out of work […]
Virginia Aquarium in need of repairs after serving Hampton Roads community for nearly 40...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In about a year, the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach will celebrate 40 years since it opened its doors to visitors from Hampton Roads and beyond. While the aquarium has been a destination in our community, the facility is nearing the end of its lifecycle, including several exhibits.
