Virginia Beach homeowners feel the financial squeeze as property assessments rise
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Property taxes in Virginia Beach are silently skyrocketing, after several Virginia Beach homeowners said they received this year's real estate assessment notices. The notices, which began arriving in mailboxes in February, revealed some homeowners are paying hundreds of dollars more for property...
A ‘Mass-ive’ misspelling of a road sign in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — In the historic Colonial Place neighborhood in Ghent, the streets are named after the original British colonies that would eventually go on to form the United States. You have Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware — you get the idea. But if you happen to stroll down Newport Avenue,...
Body found in pond on Foxwood Drive in Virginia Beach sparks investigation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Police confirm they are investigating after a body was found in a pond by Foxwood Drive over the weekend. The pond is located in front of a neighborhood playground where Emma Bartnick’s two children typically spend their time. “They often are playing...
‘I can’t believe she made it out alive’: Father reflects on daughter’s survival after...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A New Mexico teenager is facing multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, speeding and eluding police following a violent three-vehicle collision that left a mother with severe injuries. The crash occurred about 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Independence Boulevard...
Virginia Is Home To A Bargain Bin Spot Where Prices Look Like Someone Missed...
Okay, Virginia locals, let me ask you something that might start a debate: is the best shopping experience in the state found at a fancy mall, a big-box retailer, or a family-owned bin store where prices make you do a double-take? I recently made my way to Newport News, and what I found on Jefferson Avenue completely...
5 Burger Spots in Portsmouth, Virginia that Locals are Raving About
Portsmouth might get overshadowed by Norfolk and VB, but locals know there are some seriously good burgers tucked into its pubs and restaurants. These are the spots that come up again and again in local burger conversations. 1. Roger Brown’s Restaurant & Sports Bar. Right in Olde Towne, Roger...
Dense fog advisory in effect across Hampton Roads and coastal Virginia Monday morning
HAMPTON, Va. — A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across much of Hampton Roads, coastal Virginia and parts of northeast North Carolina on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday for a large portion of eastern Virginia, including...
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash on Kempsville Road, police investigate
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Kempsville Road Sunday afternoon. The crash happened at 1:48 p.m. at the intersection of Kempsville Road and Hunningdon Lakes Boulevard. Another vehicle was making a left-hand turn when the motorcycle, traveling south on Kempsville,...
Peninsula cities may join state gun violence prevention program
Communities on the Peninsula are watching closely to see if Newport News and Hampton will be added to a state program designed to help fund gun violence prevention efforts.
Why are electric bills so high in Hampton Roads? Dominion Energy responds
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Many people across Hampton Roads say they were surprised to see higher energy bills this winter. After hearing from viewers, 13News Now brought those concerns directly to Dominion Energy to find out what is driving the increase and what help may be available. 13News Now’s...

















