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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the weather warms up, beachgoers are itching to dive in and it’s hard to find a summertime cooldown better than a dip in the ocean. But there may be something lurking in Virginia Beach waters this year we don’t see very often.

Portuguese man o' wars could be lurking in local waters

Newport News, VA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Officials with the Peninsula Health District are looking for a dog who bit a person in Newport News last Thursday. The dog is described as a gray and brown mix breed that looks similar to a Scottish Terrier (also known as a "Scottie"). It weighs around 50 pounds and has a black collar and blue tag.

Peninsula Health District looking for dog who bit a person in Newport News

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Access to healthy food and healthy living is a big goal for the staff at Bon Secours who work out of the community health hub in Portsmouth. Their outreach near Cradock includes a pantry, which dozens of people visit every Monday. "I work every day, but...

Portsmouth 'community health hub' helps people with pantry, classes, medical access

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — After a series of cars were vandalized last summer, the City of Norfolk has made some upgrades to the cruise parking lot. Director of Parking Ray Stoner said roughly 15 cars were vandalized in the Cedar Grove Lot last cruise season. But after some security upgrades,...

Following car vandalisms last summer, Norfolk increases security at cruise parking lot

NORFOLK, Va. — Is there a bunny boom happening in Hampton Roads right now?. Typically, when you go for a stroll you may see one or two rabbits in your neighbor’s yard. But this summer, you may be seeing double, or even triple that. We’ve seen the bunny...

Is there a bunny boom in Hampton Roads?

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Step Up Foundation and the nonprofit Trails of Purpose have partnered to provide a collation of resources for our service members. The P.A.V.E. the Way coalition is created and supported by those who have experienced and care about the mental health of military members and veterans.

Coalition in Virginia Beach combats military mental health crisis

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a deadly crash on Independence Boulevard Monday morning. The crash happened near Ewell Road and Five Forks Road and one vehicle was involved. Police didn't say what caused the crash or if anyone else was hurt. The northbound...

Virginia Beach police investigate deadly crash on Independence Boulevard

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A fire broke out at an abandoned building in Portsmouth Thursday night. The Portsmouth Fire Rescue and EMS team said a call came in about the fire around 5:15 p.m. It happened on Marshall Avenue. The fire was under control by 6:45 p.m., but crews stayed...

Abandoned structure in Portsmouth catches fire

NORFOLK, Va. — Police in Norfolk need your help finding a missing teenager. Police said no one has seen 14-year-old Maria Garcia-Perez in almost a week. She was last seen at Norview Middle School on Wednesday, May 31. Maria is about 5'3" tall and weighs about 140 pounds. She...

Norfolk teen missing for nearly a week

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A new mobile dental clinic is rolling into Hampton Roads!. The new Healthy Smiles Dental Center van arrived at the Hampton Roads Community Health Center (HRCHC) headquarters in Portsmouth on Friday morning. It's funded by a $500,000 Sentara Cares grant and will serve the most vulnerable groups in Hampton Roads.

New mobile dental clinic opens in Portsmouth

Williamsburg, VA

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A Williamsburg home is severely damaged after a fire Friday. According to the James City County Fire Department, the fire started at a home in the 4300 block of Sprucemont in the Colonial Heritage subdivision. The homeowners called 911 after a fire started in the garage....

No one hurt after fire destroys roof, garage of Williamsburg home

NORFOLK, Va. — A person is in the hospital after an apartment fire in Norfolk Thursday afternoon. It happened in the 700 block of Roswell Avenue just after 3:15 p.m. When fire crews got to the four-unit apartment complex, they found a kitchen fire. One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Apartment fire in Norfolk sends person to hospital

NORFOLK, Va. — As swimming pools and beaches open up for the summer, many cities across the country are looking at an uncertain season because there's a shortage of lifeguards. The U.S. Lifesaving Association said drowning is the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the country and is...

There's a nationwide lifeguard shortage ahead of summer, including here in Hampton Roads

NORFOLK, Va. — The Ghent Pride "Party at the Palace Shops" is bringing a celebration of Norfolk's LGBTQ+ community on June 20. According to organizers, the event will be a fun evening with music, entertainment, beer, wine, signature cocktails and tasty food from restaurants in the area. There will also be "love locks" to purchase, a silent art auction and more.

Ghent Pride to celebrate Norfolk's LGBTQ+ community with 'Party at the Palace Shops'

Delaware State

Accomack County, VA

Mappsville, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating two fatal crashes involving pedestrians that happened in our area Saturday night. According to a spokesperson, the first happened at around 9:35 p.m. in Mappsville in Accomack County on the Eastern Shore. A 32-year-old man who was wearing all black clothing...

State Police: Victim in one of two fatal crashes involving pedestrians is unidentified

Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — Virginia State Police say two separate shootings occurred on the interstate in Hampton Monday night. The scenes were several miles apart and the incidents happened around two hours apart. At 7:45 p.m. there was a shooting on I-64 eastbound near Settlers Landing Road involving a 2015...

Two apparent interstate shootings in Hampton under investigation: VSP

Suffolk, VA

SUFFOLK, Va. — Three people can't go home tonight after a fire in Suffolk. It happened in the Holland area of the city, just before 1 p.m. Thursday. The Suffolk Fire Department said firefighters found heavy smoke coming from a single-story house in the 200 block of Tree Lane. No one was home at the time. The fire was brought under control by 1:39.

Cause of Suffolk house fire under investigation; three displaced

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — There is a big change coming to Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence announced he will soon leave his post to take a new job in another large school division in Virginia, and it is one that has had its share of controversy.

Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence to leave Virginia Beach City Public Schools for job in Loudoun County

Alabama State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Captain Michael Witherspoon, the former commanding officer of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, describes his work as a 24/7 job. “The base never sleeps,” he said. “Operations are 365 days a year.”. Captain Witherspoon led a base of more than 900 civilians...

New commander starts at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is honoring fallen firefighters and EMS with a memorial service on Saturday at the Richmond Raceway. Emergency response personnel, government officials, and public safety members will gather to celebrate the courage and dedication of each honoree. One of the fallen being honored is the late...

Fallen Norfolk firefighter among those being honored at memorial service

NORFOLK, Va. — Police are investigating a robbery that happened at a Norfolk credit union just before noon Friday. The Norfolk Police Department said officers were called to the Chartway Credit Union at the corner of Kempsville Road and Newtown Road around 11:57 a.m. Few details are currently available,...

Man in custody after Norfolk credit union is robbed

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A viral social media video is creating controversy for one Virginia Beach high school. The video appears to show two students ripping down a Pride banner inside Kellam High School. The video, which now has more than 30,000 views on Instagram, shows what appears to...

Students react after Pride flag ripped down at high school in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Federal court documents filed Monday show attorneys with the City of Virginia Beach are asking a judge to dismiss the $50 million lawsuit filed over the death of Deshayla Harris. Harris is one of two people who were shot and killed at the Virginia Beach...

Virginia Beach files motion to dismiss $50M unlawful death of Deshayla Harris

NORFOLK, Va. — Community leaders in Norfolk came together Saturday to connect people experiencing homelessness with much need resources. It’s called the “Love Norfolk Block Party.” It’s a community resource fair: a one-day, one-stop shop to help those who need it most. Mechele Hairston and...

‘Love Norfolk’ event connects people experiencing homelessness with needed resources

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man who had been shot was discovered early Saturday morning in Newport News, and police are trying to figure out exactly what happened. According to a police department spokesperson, their officers were dispatched to a reported accident in the area of Denbigh Blvd. and Jefferson Ave. at around 2 a.m. When they got there, they found a 38-year-old man who had been shot.

Man with gunshot wound found at crash scene in Newport News Saturday morning

HAMPTON, Va. — A heads up to drivers in Hampton: a potential hazmat situation has shut down part of Grimes Road. The Hampton Police Division tweeted that Grimes Road is closed between E. Pembroke Avenue and Kensington Drive on Wednesday afternoon. Police have not given any details about what...

Traffic Alert: Possible hazmat situation shuts down part of Grimes Road in Hampton

Florida State

NORFOLK, Va. — Millions of Virginians tried to come back home following Memorial Day weekend, only to find their flights canceled or delayed because of inclement weather. A spokesman with Norfolk International Airport said airlines had to reposition their aircraft due to the disruptions by the weather. One of...

Dozens of travelers wait in airport terminals as bad weather delays flights

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Carrollton, VA

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South Mills, NC

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Poquoson, VA

Smithfield, VA

Windsor, VA

Knotts Island, NC

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HRSD: 'Significant' damage to broken sewage pipe in Chesapeake waterways

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Contractors and engineers with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) determined an underwater sewage pipe suffered extensive damage when it was hit by...

HRSD: 'Significant' damage to broken sewage pipe in Chesapeake waterways

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