Man charged with DUI after head-on crash at Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth
A 21-year-old man was charged with DUI after a two-vehicle crash at the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth Sunday morning, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to the other driver.
3 tractor-trailers catch fire at Chesapeake industrial park
Three tractor-trailers caught fire Sunday afternoon at an industrial park in Chesapeake's Deep Creek area, prompting a response from firefighters after multiple reports of heavy smoke.
‘I’ve never seen this:’ Virginia Beach boat captain describes rare encounter with whale shark
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Nearly 40 people aboard a fishing boat off the coast of Virginia Beach experienced a rare wildlife encounter when they spotted a massive whale shark. It happened on Friday, July 10 about 18 miles off the coast from Virginia Beach. The Rudee Tours vessel was carrying 34 passengers and four [
“Coast Guard Cutter Venturous To Arrive At New Homeport In Portsmouth” / Resolute is...
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to welcome the Reliance-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Venturous (WMEC 625) to its new homeport at Base Portsmouth, July 10, 2026. The arrival of Venturous marks the first of two medium endurance cutters transitioning to Virginia this month, with the Reliance-class...
Cardboard creations take over Town Center of Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A portion of Town Center in Virginia Beach transformed into a miniature metropolis Saturday morning as local architects and community members gathered for the inaugural Pop-Up City event, a first of its kind, hands-on exhibition. It’s designed to introduce children to the world of...
First Warning Forecast: Lingering storm chances, not as hot to start next week
Storm chances linger through Monday as a stalled-out front remains over the region. High temperatures will be below normal to start next week.
Green Run grad’s Norfolk mural aims to inspire the next generation of 757 artists
NORFOLK, Va. — Although Nai Turner now lives in Baltimore, the Green Run High School graduate says Hampton Roads will always be home. Her newest installation in Norfolk is just one of several public art pieces she's created across the 757, each designed to leave more than a lasting impression.
Virginia State Police issue senior alert for missing Portsmouth man
Virginia State Police have issued a senior alert for 68-year-old Arthur Andrew Fladger, who was last seen in Portsmouth, VA on Saturday afternoon and suffers from a cognitive impairment.
Eastern Shore Remains in Drought Despite Some Improvement, Weather Service Says
Drought conditions remain a concern on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, even though some parts of the broader region have seen modest improvement over the past month, according to the latest Drought Information Statement issued July 9 by the National Weather Service in Wakefield. The report said portions of central and...
Norfolk police seek help in finding missing woman with medical conditions
The Norfolk Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 41-year-old Latasha Lavone Evans, who was last seen on July 10th and has a history of asthma, diabetes, schizophrenia, and other mental health issues.

















