Fire displaces 4 people, 3 pets in Virginia Beach; no injuries reported
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Four people and three pets were displaced in a house fire in Virginia Beach early Saturday. The fire was reported at 1:29 a.m., according to a Facebook post from Virginia Beach Fire Department. It happened in the 5100 block of Sharon Drive. Crews arriving found...
Petersburg wins first state title since 1974 with 56-35 win over Lake Taylor
Petersburg claimed its first state championship since 1974 with a dominant 56-35 win over Lake Taylor in the Class 3 state title game.
Chesapeake shooting leaves man hospitalized in critical condition
Chesapeake Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning on Grandy Court in Chesapeake.
Virginia casinos report $95M in February revenue, including Petersburg’s first full month
February gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk’s new temporary casino totaled $95.2 million, according to Virginia Lottery data released Friday. Norfolk’s temporary Interim Gaming Hall, which opened Nov. 7, 2025, reported adjusted gaming revenue (wagers minus winnings) of about $975,609...
ODU students return to campus to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting
NORFOLK, Va. — Students at Old Dominion University returned to campus Saturday for the first time since Thursday’s deadly shooting, with many stopping by to retrieve belongings left behind in the building where the violence unfolded. The university opened the Webb Center this weekend for students and faculty...
‘You saved her life’: The family of a crash victim meets Virginia Beach firefighters
One week after a high-speed collision at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Holland Road in Virginia Beach, a local father stood face-to-face with the men who made sure his daughter didn't die inside her car.
Virginia bill targets visible handguns left in parked cars
NORFOLK, Va. — A bill that would make it a misdemeanor to leave a handgun visible in a car parked on a public street has passed the Virginia General Assembly and is now heading to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's desk. Law enforcement across Virginia has long said guns being stolen...
Chesapeake Police request the public’s help to find missing man
Chesapeake Police are requesting the public's help to find a missing man Sunday morning, according to the Chesapeake Police Department.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to Norfolk shooting in...
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in a fatal shooting from 2025 Friday, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Firefighters rescue adult and pets from Virginia Beach blaze
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Units with the Virginia Beach Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1800 block of Foxhound Lane at 6:03 p.m. Saturday evening. According to officials, firefighter arrived at 6:07 p.m. and observed flames coming from the garage of a two-story residence.
