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HAMPTON, Va. — A teenager is in the hospital after nearly drowning at a public swimming pool in Hampton on Tuesday. According to Hampton Fire and Rescue, first responders were called to the Riverdale Pool Recreation Association shortly after 11:30 a.m. for a report of a possible drowning. When they arrived, they found CPR was already being performed on a teenage boy.

Teen nearly drowns at public swimming pool in Hampton

Norfolk, VA

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'

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

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

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — For over 30 years, Daniele Cutler has lived in Portsmouth and watched the area near downtown and along the High Street corridor transform. “A lot of buildings here that have been something and were changed to something else, usually for the better,” Cutler said. However,...

Portsmouth to reinvent Innovation District

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach City Public Schools is the latest school division in Hampton Roads to start the search for a new superintendent. Dr. Aaron Spence is leaving to lead Loudoun County Public Schools in northern Virginia. On Tuesday, he met with Virginia Beach School Board members to discuss contractual obligations.

Virginia Beach Superintendent meeting with school board members to discuss contractual obligations

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. — 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

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. — 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

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?

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

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Eight interns graduated Tuesday from a program hosted by the Navy that connects high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to internships and on-the-job training. The Project SEARCH graduation happened at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, marking the end of the...

8 interns graduate from Project SEARCH at NAS Oceana

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Live music and summertime often go hand-in-hand. This season, Summer Fest returns to Virginia Beach's Town Center with performances from both local musicians and specialty guest acts. All shows will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Fountain Plaza. Attendees can catch two artists this weekend....

Summer Fest to feature local musicians all season long in Virginia Beach

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police in Portsmouth are asking for the public's help to find a teenager who hasn't been seen for a week. The Portsmouth Police Department said 14-year-old Dontae Moon was last seen on May 29 near the 3900 block of Twin Pines Road in Churchland. Dontae is...

Teen missing for a week in Portsmouth, last seen in Churchland

HAMPTON, Va. — The Blackbeard Pirate Festival is making its way back to Downtown Hampton this weekend!. The festival will feature Blackbeard and more than 200 authentically-costumed pirate re-enactors from June 2 to 4 in Downtown Hampton. Many may not realize that Blackbeard's legacy is built around coastal Virginia...

Hampton's Blackbeard Pirate Festival returns this weekend

NORFOLK, Va. — A new mythical-themed festival is coming to the Mermaid City on Saturday and it's free and open to the public!. The very first Ocean View Mermaid Festival will feature costume contests, prizes, local vendors, and lots of kids' activities. There are going to be some mermaid...

Innagural Mermaid Festival coming to Ocean View

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

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It’s been four years since 12 lives were taken at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. Based on the memorial at City Hall Wednesday night with over 100 people, it's clear they won't be forgotten. "Four years ago today, this city was rocked by unspeakable...

Virginia Beach hosts candlelight vigil to honor 12 lost on May 31, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — May 31, 2019, is a day that weighs heavily on many people in Virginia Beach. “I was out of town at the time when it happened,” said Virginia Beach resident Jim Guina. “I came back, and it was a mess. “I knew people...

VB Strong: Remembering those lost in the Virginia Beach municipal shooting

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

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NORFOLK, Va. — Flying out of Norfolk International Airport (ORF) just got a little easier. On Thursday, Breeze Airlines kicked off another one of its new nonstop flights out of ORF. Summer flights to Syracuse, NY and Akron-Canton, OH are now available on Thursdays and Sundays. Starting June 2,...

New nonstop flights taking off from Norfolk International Airport

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police are investigating after two men were shot in Portsmouth on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency dispatchers said they received a shooting call on Radford Street just before 1:45 p.m. They then received another call about a minute later for another shooting on Carver Circle, which is very close to the Radford Street location.

Shootings under investigation in Portsmouth; two men hospitalized

NORFOLK, Va. — Someone shot two women who were asleep in their beds in two separate shootings, overnight. Both women are expected to be OK and are recovering after some shot into their homes, minutes apart. The investigation began when a call about a gunshot victim came in around...

2 women in Norfolk hospitalized after being shot in their homes, police say

NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the Norfolk-based guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) after just eight months on the job. According to a news release posted on the Navy's website, Commander Jeffrey Applebaugh was relieved due to a "loss of confidence in his ability to command."

Commanding officer of USS Stout relieved of duty

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a fire at TFC Recycling Tuesday afternoon that is believed to be accidental. No one was hurt. Firefighters responded to the facility, which is located on Diamond Hill Road, around 12:30 p.m. Employees had called 911 to report heavy smoke coming from Building 3, where commercial recycling materials are handled.

No one hurt in fire at TFC Recycling in Chesapeake, officials say

NORFOLK, Va. — This weekend, you can let your imagination soar at a free family festival at the Chrysler Museum of Art. It's called "Earth, Wind, and Fire" and features live performances of stories from around the world. According to the museum's website, attendees can experience storytelling "through movement, hands-on art, and experiential art installations."

'Earth, Wind & Fire' festival free for families this weekend at Norfolk's Chrysler Museum

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Thousands of runners take off for 51st annual Shamrock Marathon Weekend

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend is back in Virginia Beach for its 51st year. On both Saturday and Sunday morning, thousands of...

Thousands of runners take off for 51st annual Shamrock Marathon Weekend

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