Derelict boat damages pier in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — It was back in March when Jay Widdle first spotted the Lee Wind, a 33-foot sailboat that was resting against the pilings on the Elizabeth River under the West Great Neck Bridge. “You see that sign on the bridge right there, and it’s got a light pole right next to it? […]
Dutch Bros is expanding to 3 cities. See where
Dutch Bros is brewing up more locations as 2026 winds down, with three new coffee shops planned across the South. The fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain confirmed Oct. 28 that stores are coming soon to Alabama, Florida and Louisiana. Dutch Bros declined to provide opening dates for the three shops. The planned openings come as the Oregon-based chain continues to push into new markets. Dutch Bros opened its first Virginia location this month in Virginia Beach, according to a Facebook post from
Bullets hit six Norfolk homes; neighbors call for more cameras, police presence
Bullet holes remain in several homes in Norfolk's Lambert's Point neighborhood after police say multiple people exchanged gunfire Wednesday evening.
Virginia Beach Weighs Animal Cruelty Registry After Chesapeake’s Public Database Debut
Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center — City Shelter And Adoption Services. Virginia Beach is considering a public animal-cruelty registry under a state law that allows localities to create computerized records of certain felony convictions. Councilman Michael Berlucchi asked the city to establish one, and his colleagues have backed the idea. The debate comes as the city's Animal Care and Adoption Center handles animal intakes.
Navy Watchdog Probes Chesapeake Brig After Inmate Held in Solitary 13 Months
A former Navy sailor has spent the last 13 months locked alone in a cell for up to 23 hours a day at the Naval Consolidated Brig in Chesapeake. Now the Navy's inspector general is investigating whether practices at the facility have violated detainees' legal rights, including their access to attorneys.
The past, present, and future of the “Lucas Enterprise”
The "Lucas Enterprise" refers to the alleged criminal organization centered around veteran Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas, her family, and business associates. The Department of Justice alleges that powerful 82-year-old Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas led a multi-million-dollar criminal organization alongside family members and business associates. In a 45-page racketeering, money laundering, and drug trafficking indictment unsealed on October 22, 2026.
VB police giving Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) —The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office and Virginia Beach Police Department are joining forces with a church to give Thanksgiving turkeys to 250 Virginia Beach families in need. The 2026 Virginia Beach First Responders Badges to Baskets Turkey Giveaway, in partnership with Mt. Olive Baptist...
Consumer protection claims move forward in Chesapeake Regional civil lawsuit
A judge issued two rulings Wednesday in the civil lawsuit involving more than 1,000 former patients of convicted OB-GYN Javaid Perwaiz who are suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
Future plans for London Oaks apartment complex proposed by prospective owners
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — During Wednesday’s Portsmouth public work session, plans for the future of the London Oaks apartment complex were discussed by city officials and the potential future owner of the property, American Community Developers. Based out of Detroit, Michigan, ACD owns 113 properties across 12 states, with many of those properties, according to […]
Norfolk Council OKs $37.6M Pump Station Overhaul at Lamberts Point Plant
Norfolk City Council unanimously approved a $37.6 million project Tuesday to rebuild the high-pressure pump station at the Kristen M. Lentz Water Treatment Plant in Lamberts Point. The work is intended to renew equipment that supports drinking-water delivery to tens of thousands of homes across the city. The Daily Press...
