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Reckless drivers tearing up Virginia’s highways and public spaces may soon face tougher penalties, as legislation targeting exhibition driving heads to the governor’s desk. Lawmakers moved swiftly this week, approving legislation that aims to curb street racing, burnouts, and illegal road takeovers — dangerous stunts...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth Police Department officers have arrested two juvenile suspects in connection with a robbery that happened Tuesday. Charges for the pair include robbery, conspiracy and possession of a firearm by a juvenile, according to a press release from the Portsmouth Police Department. The robbery...

A winter storm is bringing snow to southeastern Virginia, including Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and Virginia Beach. The D.C. metro area will see light snow Thursday morning, impacting the morning commute with possible slick roads and minor accumulations. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Fredericksburg and...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The former treasurer of a local nonprofit was convicted in Norfolk Circuit Court on charges related to stealing money from the organization after he failed to pay any of it back. Christopher Bernhardt, 45, was accused of embezzling $27,000 from the organization, which the Norfolk Commonwealth’s...

Crews with the City of Virginia Beach assisted with the fire.

A Norfolk gang member was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday in connection to shooting and injuring a man near Norfolk State University, according to commonwealth's attorney.

As the snow kept on falling Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s forecast of total accumulation remained largely unchanged. Meteorologists said Wednesday that the heaviest snowfall is still expected across Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina. Totals for the Tidewater region remains a spread of 5 to 10...

WASHINGTON - Some schools, government, and court districts in the Washington, D.C. region are closed or have delayed their opening times on Thursday, February 20, due to the latest round of winter weather. Stay with the FOX 5 Weather Team for the latest forecast updates and check the updated list...

Tazewell, VA – A winter storm continues to impact parts of Virginia and West Virginia, bringing heavy snow and strong winds that could make travel treacherous through early Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 AM EST Friday for...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — There have been 175 crashes and nine reported injuries in the Hampton Roads region since noon Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police. State troopers responded to 354 incidents, with the majority of them involving a driver who spun out of control and was driving too fast for the...