Virginia Beach

One adult and four juveniles were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Landstown Road in Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The incident occurred on July 11 at approximately 1:45 p.m. in the 200 block of the road.

The Fourth of July holiday generated a tourism boom in Virginia, with Virginia Beach and Williamsburg reporting some of their strongest hotel occupancy rates in years. The Virginia Tourism Corporation highlighted the Hampton Roads region's success during the holiday weekend.

A portion of Indian River Road in Virginia Beach is closed due to a crash. Both north and southbound lanes are shut down from Winston Ave to River Oak Drive with no estimated reopening time. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes.

Virginia Beach is considering establishing a new early voting site. The city's registrar's office has been relocated closer to the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library.

A bathroom fan sparked a house fire in Virginia Beach's Salem Lakes Neighborhood on Grey Dove Lane. Fire crews responded to the incident and found smoke and flames emanating from the home.

The Washington Post attributes Virginia's business ranking decline to Trump. Additional headlines include planning for a special election in Arlington County, Virginia Beach restaurant owners seeking to reduce high meal taxes, water conservation measures in Western Virginia, and a 12-cent gas price increase.

A 16-year-old Salem High School student, Tremayne 'T.J.' Nicholson Jr., was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision on Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. Family and friends identified him as the victim after the incident Wednesday night.

A man was hospitalized with a life-threatening gunshot wound on Hampshire Lane in Virginia Beach Thursday night. Police are investigating the incident.

A 19-year-old man was taken into custody in Virginia Beach after discharging a firearm near a school. He was charged with multiple firearm-related offenses and possession of a controlled substance.

A Virginia Beach woman pleaded guilty to threatening a federal official by leaving threatening voicemail messages. Jeannie Harris Blassingham, 69, targeted an elected official with the threats.

A Virginia Beach man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking after attempting to sell 1,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover detective.

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.

A Virginia Beach man won over $480,000 in the Virginia Lottery game. The winner realized his victory while playing the state's lottery.

The article discusses the debate over age and term limits for Virginia politicians, using Barbara Henley, an 83-year-old Virginia Beach councilwoman with 40 years of service, as a case study. It raises questions about whether elected officials should have mandatory retirement and term limits to ensure fresh perspectives and effective representation.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people nationwide over five days at the end of last month, with residents in Hampton Roads witnessing detentions in their neighborhoods. The arrests occurred in Virginia Beach and other areas, prompting local residents to report being on 'full alert.'

Virginia Beach police are searching for a suspect accused of swindling a seller for a Rolex in June. The case involves a fraudulent transaction related to a luxury watch.

A Virginia Beach police officer evades a spinning back kick from a martial arts master during a chase, as shown in a viral video. The suspect attempted the move as the officer closed in, but the officer narrowly avoided the strike.

A vehicle caught fire in Virginia Beach on Lynnhaven Parkway, but no one was injured as the car was unoccupied when emergency crews arrived.

Virginia Beach restaurants and hospitality groups are launching a campaign called '86 the VB Meals Tax' to eliminate the city's 6% meals tax. The Virginia Beach Restaurant Association and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association are leading the grassroots effort.

A man forced entry into the Pet Care Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, assaulted two staff members, and damaged property on July 2. The individual had previously been a client of the hospital.

Mayor Bobby Dyer launched the Task Force for a Safer Virginia Beach to address public safety concerns following a busy 4th of July weekend. The task force includes 19 members from community, law enforcement, political, and other sectors.

Virginia Beach terminated a woman’s housing voucher, and a nonprofit claims the city violated fair housing laws. The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia filed a lawsuit, alleging the city failed to make necessary accommodations.

Virginia Beach City Council will consider using open space funds to acquire a 1/10th acre parcel at the Rudee Loop park site, with a proposed $3 million expenditure.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach experienced a four-hour air conditioning outage during extreme heat. The hospital restored the system, and Virginia health officials warned that the heat is causing medical issues for hundreds.

A fast-moving brush fire burned through a marsh in Virginia Beach Saturday night, keeping firefighters on scene for nearly three hours before it was contained. No homes or injuries were reported.

Traffic on I-264 west in Virginia Beach is impacted as multiple lanes near Independence Boulevard are closed following a multi-vehicle crash. One vehicle has overturned onto the left shoulder.

Sandbridge Road in Virginia Beach was temporarily closed after a single-vehicle crash caused serious injuries to a man on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. in the 700 block of Sandbridge Road, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.

Two people were treated for minor injuries after a boat capsized near Second Island of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel on July 3. Virginia Beach authorities, including police, fire, and EMS, responded to the incident.

A man has pleaded guilty to three charges of recording a person without consent in a bathroom at Crunch Fitness. The case was handled by the Virginia Beach Circuit Court.

Virginia Beach hotels are nearly sold out for the July 4 weekend, according to John Zirkle, president of the Virginia Beach Hotel Association. The city's over 13,000 hotel rooms have few vacancies remaining ahead of the holiday.

Five children were injured after a fire pit spread into a yard on Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach. The incident occurred Wednesday night, as reported by the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

The Justice Department has sued Virginia over its assault weapons ban, citing unconstitutionality. Additional headlines include Virginia rejoining a regional carbon emissions marketplace and a protest against a university name change.

Aid groups warn Venezuela's healthcare system is at breaking point after earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 people. Virginia Beach resident Maria Donoso is involved in efforts to provide assistance.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration's decision to revoke temporary protected status for migrants from Haiti and Syria, leading to fears among local Haitians in Virginia Beach about potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.

Vice President JD Vance praised Oceana pilots ahead of the 4th of July weekend and criticized former President Joe Biden while discussing his war philosophy in Virginia Beach.

The article provides swimming and boating safety tips ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, highlighting increased outdoor and water activities during the holiday. It mentions NC Wildlife's safety initiatives and references 10 On Your Side's coverage.

Lifeguards in Virginia Beach's Oceanfront are trained to assist with heat exhaustion, which is a concern during the hot Fourth of July weekend. Despite the heat, out-of-town visitors are present.

The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) has adopted Peregrine Technologies, a data-integration platform, to enhance operational efficiency and modernize police operations. VBPD officials state the tool simplifies their work, with police technology administrator Brandon Kyle explaining its benefits.

A bear was sighted in Virginia Beach, with Andria Jordan's family experiencing their first encounter after 15 years in their backyard. The sighting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday when family friend Elizabeth Morgan, who was dog sitting, heard a noise.

Potbelly Sandwich Works is opening its second Virginia Beach location at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story. The grand opening celebration will take place on June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring the Potbelly Perks Plinko event for prizes.