Norfolk Police Arrest Suspect After September Shooting on Chesapeake Boulevard
Norfolk Police arrested Nakia L. Evans, 31, after a shooting on September 28, 2025, in the 7900 block of Chesapeake Boulevard. Officers responded at 2:06 a.m. and found a 42-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Popular VB Oceanfront restaurant to close
A popular Oceanfront restaurant is set to close its doors for good in November. According to a release, Rockafeller's, which has been a seafood favorite on the Rudee Inlet since 1989, will be shutting down after the last customer leaves Sunday, Nov. 2.
Missy Elliott donates $35K to Portsmouth shelter for domestic violence survivors
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Global superstar Missy Elliott continues to give back to her hometown city of Portsmouth, Virginia, which is where it all started for the singer. In 2022, Governor Glen Youngkin officially made October 17 “Missy Elliot Day,” where the state of Virginia recognizes her for all her work and...
Supporters of NY AG Letitia James rally outside Norfolk Federal Courthouse
Supporters of New York Attorney General Letitia James gathered outside the Norfolk Federal Courthouse, rallying behind the attorney general as she was arraigned on federal charges of bank fraud.
Virginia Beach Jury Convicts Man for Attempted Murder of Police Officer at Pembroke Mall
On October 23, 2025, a Virginia Beach jury found Tyler Lynn Davis, 26, guilty of Attempted Aggravated Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer, Use of a Firearm, Grand Larceny, and Conspiracy to Commit Grand Larceny. The trial lasted three days and was overseen by Circuit Court Judge Tanya Felton. Sentencing is set for...
Letitia James mimics MLK’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech as NY AG pleads not...
NORFOLK, Va. — New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty Friday to a pair of federal charges stemming from her purchase of a Virginia property more than five years ago — before mangling remarks by America’s greatest civil rights leader. The smiling, buoyant-seeming James only spoke to answer “Yes” to...
Ilo Bistro in Norfolk’s historic Freemason neighborhood serving up blends of Mediterranean, French and...
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk native Zack Close jumped at the opportunity to open his own restaurant in the historic Freemason neighborhood. Now, Ilo Bistro is quickly becoming a local favorite. “Yeah, a lot of people say ee-lo,” Close said with a laugh. “I kind of knew that was going...
Norfolk Botanical Garden’s $50 million ‘Garden of Tomorrow’ to open in spring
Two years after breaking ground, Norfolk Botanical Garden's "Garden of Tomorrow" expansion is entering the final phases of construction.
New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton to perform in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Motownphilly is back again and coming to Hampton in February as part of The New Edition Way Tour. The tour, which will kick off on Jan. 28 in Calif., is set to feature New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton, will visit 30 cities across North America, and will feature […]
Gov. declares state of emergency over SNAP funding
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a state of emergency Thursday as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could run out due to the federal government shutdown.

















