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HAMPTON, Va. — The owner of Paradise Ocean Club says the business may be returning to Fort Monroe this summer after losing its lease from the National Park Service last fall. In September, the National Park Service, which owns the land, canceled Paradise Ocean Club's lease. Friday, owner Baxter...

Paradise Ocean Club possibly returning to Hampton this summer

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Suffolk, VA

SUFFOLK, Va. — Lanes are closed on Holland Road in Suffolk after a gas leak Friday night. Suffolk Fire & Rescue and police responded to the 1800 block of Holland Road just before 8 p.m. in response to a "large gas line leaking," officials said. As of 10 p.m.,...

Lanes closed on Holland Road in Suffolk after gas leak

Virginia Beach, VA

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Today, 18-year-old Kevonta Hawkins will face a judge for reportedly bringing a loaded handgun to Bayside High School on Wednesday. His charges include having a stolen handgun and bringing that gun onto school property. And this is just the latest in a series of incidents...

Virginia Beach education leader on what it will take to fix school safety issues

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — After more than five years of planning, the Atlantic Park project at the Oceanfront is finally becoming a reality. Venture Realty Group announced Thursday it had closed on developing the $335 million surf park and entertainment venue backed by Virginia Beach native and Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams.

It's official: Atlantic Park project approved for Virginia Beach

HAMPTON, Va. — A judge has ordered Cory Bigsby, the father of missing Hampton 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, be sent to a psychiatric hospital in Williamsburg for mental health services. In a Friday morning hearing, Judge James Hawks read the results of a court-ordered evaluation of Bisby's mental health status....

Cory Bigsby ordered to be sent to Eastern State Hospital for mental health treatment

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Police are investigating the homicide of a Virginia Beach man who called 911 for help after being shot last week. Emergency dispatchers recieved the 911 call from 21-year-old Detral Dozier around 1:30 a.m. on March 19, according to a Virginia Beach Police Department statement. Dozier...

Virginia Beach police investigating homicide of 21-year-old on Marlwood Way

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — You've probably heard of the name Meyera Oberndorf or been to the Virginia Beach library that bears her name. She was the very first woman to be elected to public office in Virginia Beach, the city's first and only female mayor, as well as its longest-serving mayor, holding the top seat for two decades.

Meyera Oberndorf | The 1st woman elected to public office in Virginia Beach

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man was hurt in a shooting in Portsmouth early Friday morning, police said. The shooting happened near the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue, which is just off High Street, around 2:30 a.m. The man has a non-life-threatening injury and is being treated at a hospital,...

Portsmouth police investigate Virginia Avenue shooting that left man hurt

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk city leaders have a new idea to address the ongoing officer shortage in the Norfolk Police Department: get rid of those positions entirely. The city’s new budget proposes cutting the number of officers within the Norfolk Police Department from 770 sworn officers to 652.

Norfolk city budget proposes cutting empty police officer positions

NORFOLK, Va. — Four people who were convicted for their roles in a deadly 2020 shooting have been sentenced, the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney said on Friday. Norfolk police officers were called to Park Crescent and Norchester Avenue on the morning of August 17, 2020, after learning that someone was shot there. That location is just a few streets away from Norfolk State University's campus.

4 sentenced for deadly 2020 shooting of Chesapeake man

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Two technicians with Verizon are being credited with saving three people and their pets from a burning home in Newport News earlier this month. The fire happened on Hurley Avenue, in the Hilton area of Newport News, on the morning of March 15, a spokesperson for the city told 13News Now.

Verizon technicians help save 3 people, animals from burning house in Newport News

Williamsburg, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — UPDATE: A judge has ordered Cory Bigsby, the father of missing Hampton 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, be sent to a psychiatric hospital in Williamsburg for mental health services. Read the full story here. ----- There's a new effort to dismiss charges against Cory Bigsby in Hampton. He's...

Motion to dismiss filed in Cory Bigsby case

NORFOLK, Va. — A student was charged after making a threat toward Northside Middle School, the Norfolk Police Department said. A police spokesperson said the threat was investigated and officers will be in the area of the school as a precaution. No further information was provided, but 13News Now...

Student charged after threat made at Northside Middle, Norfolk police say

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It's easy just to enjoy the ride today, but crossing the Chesapeake Bay wasn't always as simple as a 20-minute drive. 13News Now dug up footage from around 1955 of SS Pocahontas, a two-steam engine ferry that hauled people from Little Creek to the Eastern Shore.

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel turns 59 this April

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth's proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget includes a 5% wage increase for full and part-time city employees, effective July 8, 2023. The city’s $834 million budget proposal also suggests a one-time, 50% tax relief for personal property, like vehicles. That's up 5% from last year.

Portsmouth City Jail relocation, personal property tax relief among ideas in FY24 budget proposal

Chesapeake, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — An 18-year-old Bayside High School student brought a loaded gun to school this week that police say was stolen out of Chesapeake. The Chesapeake Police Department said they are still working to learn the origins of where that gun was stolen in their city. What is...

Guns in Hampton Roads are often stolen from cars

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Editor's note: This story is a part of our Friday Flavor series. Tucked in an unsuspecting spot in Virginia Beach, The Lab Bistro serves major flavors. "My wife and I want to bring Miami to the Hampton Roads area," owner Kris Ramil told 13News Now.

The Lab Bistro serves up big Miami flavors in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A day after being arrested when a loaded handgun was found in his backpack at Bayside High School, 18-year-old Kevonta Hawkins spoke with 13News Now from Virginia Beach city jail. He is charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and receipt of a...

In jailhouse interview, Bayside High student says he had no plans to use gun found in his backpack

HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton, 1861: Mary Peake -- a free woman of color -- taught a class under the shade of an oak tree. A lifelong educator, Peake instructed a growing number of escaped slaves, fleeing bondage, and the war in the South. Eventually, Peake moved her classroom into...

Women's History Month: Mary Peake

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia State Police confirms a trooper from Fredericksburg is facing charges in Virginia Beach. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, Chad Bare was arrested around 1:35 a.m. on Monday in the 300 block of 55th Street. Investigators said Bare was charged with assault on...

State trooper arrested in Virginia Beach

NORFOLK, Va. — As the search continues for a new chief of police for the City of Norfolk, the interim police chief announced he is stepping down. Interim Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager Michael Goldsmith announced he is retiring, effective April 14. "Mike has served our community...

Norfolk Interim Police Chief Michael Goldsmith announces retirement

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk city council members are expected to accept a federal grant to build low-cost housing in the community. Some say finding an affordable place to live in Norfolk hasn’t been easy lately. The cost of homes and rent continues to grow but it's a problem Norfolk city leaders are working to address.

Norfolk City Council to accept $4.5M federal grant to build low-cost housing

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach jury has convicted a man in the retrial of a 2016 murder case. Jacquan Wilson was found guilty of first-degree murder, robbery, and use of a firearm stemming from the killing of 18-year-old Bryant Cueto outside of a Virginia Beach Applebee's in 2016.

Man convicted on all charges in 2016 Virginia Beach murder

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — On Thursday night, people in Portsmouth had the chance to ask their questions about 911 upgrades, technology in the city, and crime prevention. Gun violence is something on everyone’s mind, no matter what city you live in. Last year, 42 people were shot and killed in the city and just since the beginning of 2023, at least 16 people have been killed.

Portsmouth Police Chief answers community questions about crime

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — After more than two years, the archaeological dig at Williamsburg's historic First Baptist Church is over. The excavation at the site of one of the oldest known churches in the country ended on Friday. Scientists at Colonial Williamsburg will continue to research uncovered artifacts through the...

Descendants of historic Black church get first look at artifacts from archaeological dig

Florida State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A student at Bayside High School faces criminal charges after a loaded handgun was found in a backpack Tuesday morning, school officials confirm. In a message sent to Bayside families, Principal Troy Walton explained that a "concerning picture on social media" reported to the school's administration led them to search two students just after 7:30 a.m.

Bayside High student charged after loaded gun found at school

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Energy bill mixup caused power issue at St. James Terrace Apartments, Newport News officials say

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...

Energy bill mixup caused power issue at St. James Terrace Apartments, Newport News officials say

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