HRT Base Express: new, free bus shuttle service at Naval Station Norfolk

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Nearly every industry has dealt with staffing shortages, but for a few departments, it can be a matter of life and death. Virginia Beach's Interim EMS Chief Bruce Nedelka said the department needs hundreds of people, but will ultimately take as many as they can get.

NORFOLK, Va. — Transportation Security Administration staff said Norfolk International Airport is bustling with passengers, but an alarming trend has airport leaders concerned. “It’s even more disturbing to see travelers continuing to bring firearms through our checkpoints,” Jeffrey Horowitz said, TSA's Assistant Federal Security Director at Norfolk International Airport....

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Power problems created safety concerns for some people living in Newport News. Last month, residents at St. James Terrace Apartments reached out to 13News Now and said they received notice they had 30 days to move after a new company bought their complex. Alison Grant,...

NORFOLK, Va. — "A tragedy." That's how Virginia Sen. Mark Warner describes the most recent suicide involving a sailor from USS George Washington. The Navy confirmed last week that a fourth GW sailor died in January, and Newport News police said they were handling it as a suicide case.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach organization focused on highlighting Black history now has a headquarters, a step forward as it works to build multi-million dollar educational center. The Virginia African American Cultural Center acquired land for a permanent facility seven years ago, next to Lake Edward Park.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Get ready to raise your glass at the Coastal Virginia Magazine's WineFest, known as CoVa WineFest, in honor of local and state wineries across Virginia. You'll be able to explore different types of wine from different locations while also shopping from local vendors. There will...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The mental health of our military members has become a focal point. The U.S. Navy now investigating eight deaths by suicide of sailors in the Hampton Roads region in less than a year. In Virginia Beach, a military clinic focused on mental health is asking...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the investigation into the January shooting at Richneck Elementary School progresses, people are calling for better security in other school divisions. In Virginia Beach, a petition is floating around to get metal detectors inside public schools, with more than 200 signatures. “As a mother,...

NORFOLK, Va. — Not everything changes over time. "I'm like a doctor for cars; you get sick, we fix it up," Amin Mohamed laughed. Since the mid-1990s, Mohamed has repaired cars at the corner of Church and 20th Streets in Norfolk, in a small brick auto repair building. The...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Nearly one month has passed since a shootout in Hampton left Investigator Scott Chambers with the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office hurt. To this day, he and his family continue to receive an outpouring of support. On Monday night, Chesapeake restaurant Winston's Raw Bar and Grill hosted a...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A new music festival is coming to Virginia Beach. Tuesday night, members of city council approved allocating $1.5 million to bring 'Beach It!' to the city this summer. After losing Patriotic Fest to Norfolk, then losing and regaining Something in the Water, Virginia Beach now...

NORFOLK, Va. — Members of the Hampton Roads military played key roles in the takedown and recovery of the suspected Chinese spy balloon. The Pentagon said the device was carrying sensors and surveillance equipment, was maneuverable, and showed it could change course. The United States shot the orb down...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The City of Portsmouth is reeling from a violent start to the week that left at least three people dead and two hurt. On Tuesday, Police Chief Stephen Jenkins, his officers, members of the Portsmouth Fire Department and community activists hit the pavement in the area of Prentis Park for a community walk.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The son of the Navy's first Black master diver spoke is speaking about his father's legacy. Phillip Brashear addressed the crew of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) on Tuesday morning about his father, Master Diver Carl Brashear. In 1954, the elder Brashear became the first African American...

NORFOLK, Va. — A man is in the hospital after a shooting in Norfolk Tuesday afternoon. The Norfolk Police Department said the shooting happened in the 2800 block of Vincent Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. A man was hurt and taken to the hospital, but he is expected to...

HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton Police Division is investigating a homicide Tuesday night. According to the division, a shooting happened in the 2100 block of Aluminum Avenue just before 8 p.m. That's in the Newsome Park section of the city. At the scene, officers found a woman with a...

NORFOLK, Va. — Some pharmacists in Hampton Roads are feeling the strain of the ongoing Adderall shortage. The prescription drug helps people manage Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD. In October 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration announced manufacturing delays caused an Adderall shortage. Dr. Anna Peoples...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Author's note: The video above is about Scott Chambers' release from the hospital. It aired on Jan. 18. A restaurant is hosting a night of comedy Monday to support Scott Chambers, the Chesapeake sheriff's deputy hurt in a shootout with a homicide suspect in Hampton last month.

NORFOLK, Va. — Author's note: The video above is on file from a separate story that aired on Jan. 5, 2023. The Norfolk Police Department is investigating after a man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound Tuesday morning. According to police, he walked into Sentara Norfolk General...

NORFOLK, Va. — One person is hurt after a house fire in Norfolk Friday night. According to Norfolk Fire & Rescue, it happened in the 8000 block of Albermarle Drive just before 8 p.m. Officials said one person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Two apartments were...