Virginia Beach VA

Jocelyn Krofek previously ran away from the same behavioral health center on New Year's Eve, according to her grandma

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– Virginia Beach natives Pharrell Williams and hip-hop duo Clipse are set to perform on music’s “biggest night”. Williams and Clipse, Pusha T and Malice, will hit the stage at the 68th Annual Grammy Award Show. Not only are the artists performing at this years award show, but they each have...

Virginia Beach has plenty of boardwalk bars and big-name seafood spots, but Driftwood Kitchen is the kind of beachside find locals whisper about and visitors brag about discovering first. Tucked just off the oceanfront on Pacific Avenue, this laid-back Southern coastal seafood hub turns brunch, lunch, and dinner into...

Virginia knows comfort food. From the bustling streets of Richmond to the coastal charm of Virginia Beach, this state serves up some of the most soul-satisfying meals you’ll ever taste. Forget fancy plating and pretentious presentations because these spots are all about honest cooking that warms your belly and...

A popular seaside neighborhood in Virginia is turning to a new digital parking management system in an effort to better serve residents and visitors. The Oceanfront community in Virginia Beach is using a solution from eleven-x, a digital parking technology provider. It has transitioned more than 1,000 parking spaces...

NORFOLK, Va — Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, the world’s largest Naval base, was recognized as the winner of the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence on Jan 14, 2026. This significant honor comes with a nomination from the Secretary of Defense, who selected this installation as a...

Forecasters are warning residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore to prepare for a potentially dangerous winter storm this weekend, as confidence continues to increase that a major system will bring snow, sleet, freezing rain, strong winds, and prolonged cold to Accomack and Northampton counties. According to the...

House Speaker Don Scott and Del. Adele McClure join parents and advocates for early childhood and access for a gathering in Richmond on Jan. 21, 2026. (Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury) Kaila Brewer, a Chesapeake mother and special education teacher, had to leave her job during the COVID-19 pandemic to care for...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project reached another milestone Wednesday with the installation of the first large turbine tower. Sen. Tim Kaine, (D-Va.) shared the news following a tour of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, where the massive components of the $11.2 billion...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A study by Christopher Newport University professors found that automatic license plate reader cameras, colloquially known as Flock cameras, are more highly concentrated in Black communities and high-poverty areas across Hampton Roads. "GIS technology is what we used to create the maps. Then our...