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The City of Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney has concluded that police officers “justifiably used lethal force” in the shooting of Antonio J. Beekman on June 21, 2022, after a 15-month investigation. The Commonwealth’s Attorney, Ramin Fatehi, sent a letter dated Sept. 22 to Virginia State Police Captain Timothy...

This week in Norfolk, Virginia, there were several incidents involving shootings and gun violence. A man pleaded guilty to shooting another man in the head during an argument, resulting in charges of aggravated malicious wounding and firearm possession. Another incident involved a walk-in gunshot victim at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, with the investigation ongoing. A family prepared to honor their murder victim one year after his death, while Norfolk police officers were cleared of charges in a deadly shooting. A suspect was arrested in connection to a shooting death, and a Norfolk police officer provided support to girls who lost their father to gun violence.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk man abandoned his car in Ghent Saturday morning because of tidal flooding. David Garcia said was driving his black BMW to work around 3 a.m. when he drove through a flooded road. “I thought I was going to make it through, but I...

Tropical Storm Ophelia has resulted in significant disruptions in Norfolk, including widespread flooding. Flooding reportedly reached up to seven inches in the worst-hit areas. Transportation was particularly affected, as residents and drivers struggled to traverse the waterlogged roads. Images from the city displayed cars stranded amid the deluge.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A car overturned Friday morning in Norfolk. It happened at Poplar Hall Drive and Military Highway at 8:11 a.m. WAVY viewer Maurice Brasewell sent in photos from the scene. No injuries were reported and the cause of the crash has not been released at this...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Norfolk.

Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating two crashes that happened in Portsmouth.

A stunning 2-story house near Virginia Beach, Virginia recently sold for an impressive $935,000 on September 19. Located at 2813 Keokirk Ln, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456, this spacious home offers a generous 3800 square feet of living space, making it perfect for both easy entertaining and everyday living.

Four people were reported hurt in a multi-vehicle crash early Friday morning on the westbound side of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

This week in Chesapeake, Virginia, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include an arrest made in a 2-year-old homicide case, a string of vehicle burglaries in a military housing community, and a man charged in a police pursuit and double-fatal crash appearing in court.

The fire was reported at the 7900 block of Diggs Roads. at 4 p.m. Norfolk Fire-Rescue found heavy smoke coming out of a unit on the first floor where there was a bedroom fire.

This week in Portsmouth, Virginia, there were several incidents that raised concerns about safety in the community. These incidents included a homicide investigation, a report of shots fired, a woman with ties to Portsmouth being murdered in Texas, a Churchland High School graduate being brutally murdered in Texas, a major criminal case being thrown out due to prosecutors' mistakes, and two shootings within 24 hours. These incidents have prompted calls for change and have left the community in mourning.

The non-profit has worked for years to bring change to gun violence, but has never had an established physical space to operate.

NORFOLK, Va. — As the city of Norfolk works to protect the area from catastrophic storm surge with a $2.6B floodwall, some environmental organizations are frustrated it won’t help with the problem of everyday flooding that residents live with. Kim Sudderth lives in the flood prone Berkley neighborhood...

The Williamsburg Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a liquor store theft. A Hampton man has been arrested on drug-related charges in Williamsburg.

Norfolk, Virginia detectives are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in a commercial burglary case. The burglary happened on August 28, 2023. An unknown man allegedly broke into a hotel room at 1571 Premium Outlets Boulevard, stealing several items.

Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to reach Chesapeake this weekend. Public Works crews are preparing for potential flooding, fallen trees, and road closures. The storm's speed has picked up, making high tide at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday crucial for residents in low-lying areas. By the evening of September 22, 2023, preparations, such as moving vehicles and belongings to safer locations, should be completed.

Due to the severe weather forecast for today and Saturday, any City of Norfolk employee in a non-essential status may request to use appropriate leave for the remainder of their shift, effective at 12:00 p.m. today.Visit here for more details.

NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP) are urging people in Hampton Roads to postpone traveling and avoid driving, if possible, as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves closer to the coast. Ophelia is brewing off the southeast coast on Friday and will move north into the coastal regions of Virginia...