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.
Iconic Norfolk bakery closes after 114 years
The French Bakery & Delicatessen in the Riverview section of Norfolk has closed its doors after 114 years in business.
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.
Bahama Breeze Set to Close Both Locations in Virginia
Virginia’s Island Shift: One Closure and One New Beginning in the Commonwealth. While the Bahama Breeze name will eventually vanish from Virginia, the impact varies significantly between Woodbridge and Virginia Beach. Permanent Closure in Woodbridge. For fans of the tropical vibes at Potomac Mills, the news is final....
Gelati Celesti offers free donuts for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
On Feb. 7, Gelati Celesti will offer free donuts with ice cream purchases to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
Crews respond to fire on Kalona Drive in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Portsmouth responded to a fire Monday afternoon. According to officials, crews were called to the 4000 block of Kalona Drive at 1:27 p.m. for the report of smoke coming from the roof of a residence. When crews arrived, they found fire in the attic of the home. All occupants exited […]
VBPD seek suspects in Nike and Nordstrom Rack theft
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Police Department is searching for two people in connection with grand larceny at Nike and Nordstrom Rack. On Dec. 26, 2025, two individuals entered Nordstrom Rack, located at 4588 Virginia Beach Boulevard, and Nike, located at 4537 Main Street, and exited the stores...
7 Hampton Roads mayors pen letter asking to keep collective bargaining decisions at the...
NORFOLK, Va. — Proposed legislation in Richmond could allow Virginia public employees across the state to engage in collective bargaining. In response to the proposed bill, every mayor in Hampton Roads signed off on a letter asking the Virginia General Assembly to “maintain the existing framework that allows local...
