‘I just couldn’t believe it’: Family gutted over repair shop fire, vows to rebuild
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The owner of the auto repair shop that caught fire in Chesapeake Wednesday morning is still picking up the pieces more than 48 hours later. Firefighters were called to the 2900 block of South Military Highway around 5:20 a.m. for reports of a commercial building fire. The fire had […]
Adopt-a-Drain Program Protects Communities and Waterways
Sign up to make an impact on water pollution and flooding in your own neighborhood!. Virginia Beach residents can easily take action by adopting a storm drain and pledging to keep it clear. Become a Storm Drain Steward in Minutes. The process is simple and can be done online with...
Vehicle overturns in crash on VA-164 westbound in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A crash on VA-164 west in Portsmouth Friday impacted traffic. According to VDOT, the crash scene was near the Cedar Lane on-ramp. All west lanes were closed, with a detour in place at West Norfolk Road, until the scene was cleared. Video taken by WAVY’s Karina Garcia showed a white vehicle […]
Legal Notice: Jason A. Dunn, PLC
On September 8, 2025, or thereafter, proceedings may be commenced pursuant to Virginia Code § 58.1-3965 et seq., to sell the following parcel of real estate located in Warren County, Virginia, due to non-payment of real estate taxes and other fees owed thereon. Owner(s): Linda S Jenkins. Property Address:...
New wildflower garden at Virginia Beach aquarium aims to boost bees and butterflies
Just a few months ago, a small spot along the Virginia Aquarium’s Nature Trail next to General Booth Boulevard was a nondescript patch of lawn. Tens of thousands of seeds and lots of sunshine later, the area is in full bloom, with native grasses and wildflowers drawing in pollinators that are crucial to local...
8 No-Frills Restaurants In Virginia That’ll Serve You The Best Seafood Of Your Life
Looking for amazing seafood spots in Virginia without the fancy frills?. These 8 restaurants serve up the freshest catches and tastiest seafood dishes around!. 1. Margie & Ray’s Crabhouse and Restaurant (Virginia Beach) Imagine a place where the seafood is so fresh, it was probably swimming this morning. That’s...
VBFD Swiftwater Rescue Team returns home from Texas
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Fire Department Swiftwater Rescue Team is back in Hampton Roads after being deployed in Texas for nearly three weeks. The team reunited with family and friends during a homecoming Wednesday afternoon. They were in Texas helping with search and recovery efforts after...
Navy’s Rhino Demo Team maintains F/A-18s and trains aviators to fly them
It's the largest F/A-18 squadron on the East Coast. It's right here in our backyard—talking about the Rhino Demo Team of VFA-106 at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.
USS Mitscher deploys as part of Gerald R. Ford Strike Group
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The USS Mitscher is getting ready to deploy from Naval Station Norfolk, joining up with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. “It’s just motivating how enthusiastic they are,” said Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta, director of maritime operations for the U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Family and friends...
Virginia Heat Advisory: Index Hits 109° from Richmond to Virginia Beach Until 8 P.M....
Richmond, Virginia – Much of central and eastern Virginia is baking under dangerous heat today, with “feels like” temperatures soaring as high as 109° from Richmond to Virginia Beach. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, warning that the extreme heat and humidity...