Virginia Beach may set clearer guidelines to recognize notable people with honorary street names
The city wants to establish clearer criteria for dedicating streets to accomplished people or organizations. At issue is honorary street naming, which adds signage for recognition. It doesn't rename a route or change anyone’s address. There have been more requests lately. The city approved four last year, after...
Major renovations completed at Selden Market, re-opening with community event
Selden Market will celebrate its grand re-opening with a two-day community event Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, marking the completion of extensive building renovations and the launch of new initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses and creatives.
Navy destroyer USS Truxtun embarks on new mission after brief turnaround
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The USS Truxtun (DDG 103), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, departed Naval Station Norfolk shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday, as the ship and her 300 sailors are deploying to support operations within U.S. Southern and Central Command. The mission marks a rapid return to the sea for...
FedEx aircraft makes emergency landing at ORF Monday night
An aircraft made an emergency landing at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) Monday night. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/fedex-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-at-orf-monday-night/
Two people, dog displaced after house fire on Vail Court in Chesapeake
Two adults and a dog were displaced after a fire on Vail Court in Chesapeake Tuesday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.
Bahama Breeze closing its remaining locations
Half of the restaurants will close permanently, while the remaining 14 will be converted into other Darden Restaurant properties.
French Bakery, Roger Brown’s the latest in string of local restaurant closures
After 114 years and 25 years, respectively, Norfolk's French Bakery and Portsmouth's Roger Brown's are the latest local restaurants to announcing that they're shutting down.
US Secret Service cracking down on billions in EBT and atm skimming fraud
NORFOLK, Va. — The United States Secret Service is cracking down on Electric Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud and ATM skimming across the country, including efforts in Hampton Roads. 13 News Now spoke with Michael Peck about how they're fighting crime organizations attempting to commit fraud in the billions of...
Portsmouth leaders push community-based violence prevention
The shooting follows a violent start to the year. Portsmouth recorded eight shootings in January, based on data from the Portsmouth Police Department’s Crime and Gun Violence Dashboard.
Woman found guilty in killing of Portsmouth teen mom
A woman was found guilty on Wednesday of three charges in connection to the 2019 death of 17-year-old Nye'Tazia Hicks.
