Norfolk

The Navy’s oldest carrier, USS Nimitz, arrived in Norfolk for what is expected to be its final deployment. It will spend its last year in Norfolk before being decommissioned.

Norfolk is offering grants of up to $10,000 to businesses in the NEON District affected by construction interruptions. The funding aims to cover rent, mortgage, and utility costs, but business owners describe the measure as a temporary solution rather than a permanent fix.

Seniors at the John Knox Towers in Ghent, Norfolk, are protesting dangerous and inconvenient conditions, including a nonfunctional elevator that has caused long waits. The management company stated it is addressing the issues.

The NEON District Streetscape Project in Norfolk has resumed after a pause for Juneteenth, Harborfest, and Sail 250. Construction crews are currently installing new water and sewer lines on the west side of Granby Street.

A 16-year-old human trafficking victim was located in Norfolk, and an Atlanta man was arrested. The investigation involved collaboration between Virginia Beach Police Department’s Human Trafficking Squad, Virginia State Police, Norfolk Police Department, and Homeland Security.

Westbound I-64 is closed at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel in Norfolk due to a vehicle crash, causing delays for motorists on Wednesday morning.

Reginald Pryor, known as rapper BS3Whiteboy, was fatally shot in Norfolk, Virginia. His wife, Keara Poole, disputes the Norfolk Police Department's report that an altercation preceded the shooting.

Norfolk-based BAE Systems is suing the U.S. Navy, alleging it lost over $8 million modernizing USS Vicksburg due to the Navy's underestimation of required repairs. The defense contractor claims the overhaul's costs exceeded initial projections.

Norfolk has delayed the demolition of MacArthur Center until at least late 2027, despite the mall's closure after 27 years. Deputy city manager Ron Williams confirmed the exterior will remain unchanged until then.

25-year-old Reginald Pryor was murdered in a parking lot on Granby Street in Norfolk, Virginia, following an argument with acquaintances around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Witnesses initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks.

Norfolk Police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect linked to a robbery at a 7-Eleven on June 23. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. at the 7-Eleven located at 5827 East Virginia Beach Boulevard.

A brush fire in the Ocean View East Beach area of Norfolk, Va., started by fireworks on July 3, was brought under control by fire crews on Friday evening. The incident occurred at Warwick and Ocean View, according to the Norfolk Police Department.

A two-vehicle crash occurred in Norfolk on Sunday night, resulting in two passengers being injured. Police reported that two people sought medical assistance following the incident.

Norfolk, Va., issued a heat advisory from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to a heat index reaching 106 degrees, with cooling centers available in the city.

Norfolk Fire-Rescue contained a fire in the garage and attic of a property on Commodore Drive Saturday night. No injuries were reported.

A man was seriously injured in a crash involving a car and a scooter on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk on July 4 at approximately 12:45 a.m. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of the road, according to the Norfolk Police Department.

A man remains hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a two-car crash on westbound Interstate 264 in Norfolk, Virginia. James Moody, 25, stopped to assist others involved in the collision on June 26 but was injured and is still recovering.

The USS San Antonio departed Norfolk to support U.S. Southern Command mission requirements and participate in Department of War operations aimed at stopping illegal drug trafficking. The ship recently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet operations zone.

A vehicle crashed into a house on Killam Avenue in Norfolk on Friday morning. Norfolk Police are investigating the incident.

Virginia State Police initiated a pursuit in Norfolk for a vehicle with a stolen license plate. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon.

Friends and family held a vigil for Tale Fuller, a 20-year-old man shot to death on Church Street in Norfolk. No suspects have been identified in the shooting, which occurred last Friday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Norfolk seized kitchen cabinets imported from China on June 23, which were deliberately mismanifested and undervalued to evade duties. The cabinets, appraised at over $120,000, were destined for Los Angeles and initially inspected on May 18.

Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi will announce a historic expansion into staffing all jailable criminal cases in the city's courts. The move aims to enhance handling of such cases through increased personnel.

Firefighters in Norfolk responded to an electrical fire on the second floor of a home at the intersection of West 26th Street and Omohundro Avenue on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at 8:35 a.m.

ICE officers in Norfolk detained a Guatemalan man after a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a crash involving two vehicles. The man was later accepted for voluntary departure back to Guatemala.

A 19-year-old woman was found dead in a vehicle on Arcadia Street in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday afternoon. The incident is being investigated by the Norfolk Police Department.

MacArthur Center in Norfolk, Virginia, will close permanently on June 27 at 5 p.m. after opening in 1999. Visitors gathered on Saturday to visit the retail center during its final hours.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting near the intersection of Tidewater Drive and East Virginia Beach Boulevard in Norfolk on June 27. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m., and the Norfolk Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Tidewater Drive.

The outside lanes on I-264 west near Military Highway in Norfolk are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash, as reported by VDOT.

James McRae, a 63-year-old from Norfolk, Va., survived two drug overdoses and attributes his survival to past prayers. The article highlights his personal struggle with drug addiction and his belief in spiritual support.

Alvetta Juanita Haskins was sentenced to 12 years and nine months in prison for causing the death of her 3-month-old granddaughter by administering adult prescription medication. The case is linked to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

A Virginia police officer and bystanders rescued a woman trapped in her car after a 7-foot sinkhole caused by a water main break opened on City Hall Avenue in Norfolk. Officer AJ Stevenson and Brennan Feldman, along with other strangers, worked together to safely extract the woman despite rushing water around her vehicle.

A Chick-fil-A located at Broad Creek Crossing in Norfolk is being demolished. The article notes that the restaurant has been torn down, though specific reasons for the demolition are not provided in the text.

City managers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, and Hampton are seeking Gov. Abigail Spanberger's support to address disorderly 'takeover & pop-up' events involving young people. These unplanned mass gatherings have caused safety concerns in multiple cities.

Two men sustained life-threatening injuries after being shot near the intersection of Little John Drive and McNutt Court in Norfolk, Va., around 10:12 p.m. Thursday night, according to police.

A sinkhole near I-264 in Norfolk, Virginia, caused the closure of City Hall Avenue, but officials expect it to reopen by Friday. A car was swallowed during a storm, though the driver was unharmed.

Doreen White, a 68-year-old Norfolk woman with heart disease, has found a peaceful and safer home at Grandy Village, a public housing community near the Elizabeth River. She expressed gratitude for the quiet, clean environment, calling it a blessing.

A woman was rescued by police in Norfolk, Virginia, after her vehicle fell into a water-filled sinkhole near an Interstate 264 West exit ramp. The sinkhole, linked to a water main break, reached seven feet in depth by Wednesday, requiring pumping and debris removal before repairs could begin.

A series of storms on Tuesday caused wind damage and flooded streets in Portsmouth, Norfolk, and North Carolina, leading to long commutes and challenging road conditions. Local residents reflected on the impact of the weather event.

A sinkhole opened near the base of the I-264 West exit ramp onto East City Hall Ave. in Norfolk, swallowing a vehicle.