Timeline of Jermiah Copeland’s court hearings ahead of expected plea agreement
NORFOLK, Va. — Navy Seaman Jermiah Copeland is scheduled to appear in military court Monday, nearly one year after he was first placed in maximum confinement following his arrest. Attorneys have indicated he plans to enter into a plea agreement related to the death of fellow sailor Angelina Resendiz, potentially avoidi
Virginia Beach, VA, Brooke Hibbard, and Ethan Miles, 23, Killed in Tragic Crash
The Virginia Beach community is mourning following a tragic crash that reportedly claimed the life of 23-year-old Ethan Miles and left family, friends, and loved ones grieving. Tributes have also poured in for Brooke Hibbard, whose passing has deeply affected those who knew her. As news of the accident spread,...
In light of horrific Virginia deaths, consider others when behind the wheel
Guadalupe Rivera – landscaping supervisor, family man, helper – suffered a needless, ghastly death because, police said, a speeding car collided with an SUV before striking Rivera on a Chesapeake sidewalk, where the 60-year-old Suffolk man was working. Police said the male driver of the sedan at the center of the mayhe
Woman Sentenced Over Theft From Employer to Pay Gambling Debts
A woman from Norfolk , Virginia , was sentenced on Friday, June 5, for embezzling more than $100,000 from her employer to cover her gambling debts. Identified as K. L. H. , the 55-year-old woman was employed as the treasurer for a manufacturer of brake products in the city. Company Treasurer Busted, Sentenced for Embez
Pride in the ‘Peake to return to Chesapeake City Park
Pride in the 'Peake will return to Chesapeake City Park June 14. The annual pride month event is free and open to all.
The 32nd Annual North American Sand Soccer Championships packs the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The 32nd Annual North American Sand Soccer Championships brought a wave of visitors to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend, boosting the city’s economy as participants and spectators navigated high summer temperatures. Tournament organizers anticipate the major sporting event will ge
PHOTOS: Boaters rescued after boat capsizes in the Chesapeake Bay
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Boaters were rescued after a boat capsized in the Chesapeake Bay Saturday morning, according to the Virginia Beach EMS Marine Rescue Team. On June 6 at around 9:20 a.m., the Coast Guard received a distress call for a capsized vessel in the vicinity of the Chesapeake Bay. The team’s crews […
Norfolk’s Lafayette Park now closing at 7 p.m. daily
Lafayette Park in Norfolk, VA will be closing at 7 p.m. daily to help keep the park safe, family-friendly, and enjoyable for everyone, as well as support the wildlife at the nearby Virginia Zoo.
Car crashes into Virginia Beach restaurant in Landstown shopping center
A Virginia Beach restaurant is cleaning up after a car crashed into its building early Sunday morning. Owners of Yomi Hibachi and Sushi said the crash happened around 5:30 a.m.
Multiple schools in Virginia to close this week
VIRGINIA — Students in several Virginia school divisions are entering the final week of the 2025-26 academic year, with official school calendars showing their last day of classes falling between June 8 and June 12. Among the divisions scheduled to finish during that week is Prince William County Public Schools, whose
