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A person drove an SUV off a dock and into the Chesconessex Creek in Onancock on Friday night. During this harrowing event, another man used his kayak to help keep him afloat while assisting with the rescue. Video footage of the incident was shared with 10 On Your Side.

Norfolk Public Schools announced they are mourning the sudden loss of two students who attended Lake Taylor High School. The young men were rising seniors, and the school system issued a media release detailing their grief.

A former insurance agent, Thomas Robert Hoyt, pled guilty to wire fraud for pocketing up to $164 thousand in premiums paid by clients. According to media releases and court documents, Hoyt was contracted with insurance carriers to sell policies to clients.

Google announced $10 million in funding aimed at supporting community water infrastructure plans and protecting water resources while building data centers. Ben Townsend, Google Global Head of Infrastructure Strategy & Sustainability, stated that water is a vital resource necessary for healthy ecosystems, communities, energy, and agriculture.

All northbound lanes on US-13 near Route 775 in Accomack County are closed following a tractor-trailer crash that occurred Sunday morning. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the lane closures remain effective as of 6:23 a.m. on Aug. 23.

Shenique Brown reported that she and her fiancé moved into their new home in Portsmouth on August 3rd. Their plans were disrupted when a lightning strike caused a fire at the residence, leading to tragedy and displacing the couple.

Hampton Roads experienced flash flooding for the second time this month due to substantial rainfall. Some of the hardest hit areas were parts of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, which are spots typically prone to flooding.

Hampton Roads experienced flash flooding on August 22 following substantial rainfall. Some of the hardest hit areas were parts of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake. WAVY viewers shared photos and videos detailing what they saw during the rainstorm.

Lanes have closed on I-64 near Great Bridge Boulevard in Chesapeake following a tractor-trailer crash that occurred Saturday morning. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the west right lane, right shoulder, and exit 291B were temporarily shut down as of August 22.

A man died after a crash on I-64 west in James City County. On Friday evening, the Virginia State Police responded to the single-vehicle accident at the 233-mile marker on August 21.

Six people were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Holland Road in Suffolk. According to the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue, the incident happened Friday evening near the 5800 block of Holland Road and Longstreet Lane.

A man was injured after being stabbed on West 26th Street in Norfolk, Va., Saturday morning. According to the Norfolk Police Department, police responded to the area at around 2:40 a.m. on August 22 when a man reported the stabbing occurred outside his residence during a fight.

A prayer vigil was held in Hertford County, North Carolina, to stand against the new ICE processing center arriving in the county. Dozens of residents and members of activist groups attended the event to make their voices heard.

The article reports on storm damage, including a fallen tree onto a home, in the Bally Lynn Shores section of Virginia Beach. Raven Lauren was interviewed about the event, where she noted that storms like this are uncommon since she is from Arizona.

Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach welcomed over 90,000 guests from 43 countries during its first full year of operation. This attraction, located within the 10-acre Atlantic Park mixed use-entertainment district, is centered around the 2.67 acre Wavegarden Cove Surf Lagoon.

Max Lederer, publisher of Stars and Stripes, announced his retirement this week after 30 years with the newspaper. In his announcement, Lederer referenced a difference between his vision and that of the Defense Department.

Crews in Virginia Beach responded overnight to a fire that occurred at a residence on Kingsfield Drive. Firefighters were dispatched before 3 a.m., and although no flames were observed upon arrival, smoke was visible coming from the utility room of the two-story home.

Officers seized illegal drugs from local vape shops in James City County, Va. Two men face charges following the search warrants executed at two specific locations. The searches took place at 7800 block of Richmond Road and 4500 block of John Tyler Highway.

Verizon has a large presence across many communities throughout the United States, with its logo visible on numerous trucks and buildings. The article specifically mentions one building owned by the world's second-largest telecommunications company within the region that it does not want to bring too much of.

A proposal for commercial leasing off the coast of Virginia is currently causing significant discussion up and down the coast. This sparks concern among many coastal communities regarding a specific area's future. The area in question covers 2,700 square miles off Virginia's Eastern Shore near Virginia Beach.

Willie Lawrence lives on the second floor of Denbigh Village Apartments and uses a wheelchair and scooter to get around, but he has been trapped due to a broken elevator. The elevator issue, which has not been fixed in seven weeks, prompted his wife to reach out to 10 On Your Side.

A house fire was reported in the Windsor Woods neighborhood late Thursday afternoon. The incident displaced two adults and two dogs. Virginia Beach Fire Department crews, along with EMS, were dispatched to the 300 block of Presidential Boulevard following the report.

Details emerged surrounding a shooting that took place Wednesday night in the Berkley section of Norfolk, Virginia. The shooting killed 21-year-old Romeo Bates Johnson, whose death has caused considerable pain among his loved ones and the entire Berkley community.

An 18-year-old man faced charges after property was damaged by shots fired in Ahoskie. Police began an investigation and, through developed leads, contacted Jikeveyon Ahye Mitchell of Washington, North Carolina, who was subsequently arrested.

The construction of Norfolk's Resort Casino, a $750M project on more than six acres between Harbor Park and the Amtrak station in Norfolk, Va., is progressing rapidly. A General Manager stated that despite being over a year past breaking ground and already reaching six stories, the building remains 'on time and on budget.'

The ferry connecting Knotts Island with Currituck, which has been free for many years, will soon require a toll. This change is mandated by the most recent state budget and has left people who rely on the service with unanswered questions.

A former Virginia medical examiner's credentials are raising questions regarding at least 10 Hampton Roads homicide cases in which she testified as an expert witness. Medical examiner Dr. Fernanda da Silva Lameira was fired after officials discovered she had submitted an inauthentic letter claiming she passed a forensic pathology board exam.

A man faces charges following a burglary that occurred in Smithfield on Monday. Police responded to the reported incident in the area of Astrid Street. During the investigation, detectives identified a suspect, which led police to obtain a search warrant and take 40-year-old Devin.

The Chesapeake City Council voted to restrict where data centers can be located within the city. This decision followed protests by several residents outside of city hall. The message from the protestors was clear: they do not want data centers in Chesapeake.

Overnight gunfire sprayed the Westhaven community in Portsmouth, Va., leaving bullet holes near Westhaven Elementary School. According to Portsmouth Police, there were no reports of injuries from the incident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. This event marks the fourth time shots have been fired recently in the neighborhood.

Shots were fired on Hughes Boulevard in an Elizabeth City neighborhood on August 14. Officers were called to the incident at 11:15 a.m., and police subsequently identified the suspect. The investigation involved interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and canvassing the area.

Police in Norfolk are seeking public assistance to identify a vandalism suspect. The incident occurred on July 20 at the 300 block of West Government Avenue between midnight and 6 a.m. Surveillance footage recorded the suspect damaging and taking items.

Virginia was ranked among the worst states for women’s equality, according to WAVY. Other headlines reported that a childhood vaccines schedule remains unchanged after a new Trump EO, while lawmakers in Virginia addressed concerns regarding a shipbuilding plan affecting Hampton Roads. Additionally, court documents revealed Instagram messages from an alleged VSU shooter and confirmed that the 'Project Flash' data center proposal has fizzled out in Franklin County.

A 55-year-old Colombian man, Andrelio Castaño Rojas, pleaded guilty to a seven-year money laundering conspiracy. The scheme involved using drug profits to purchase consumer electronics, and he reportedly opened U.S. bank accounts for two of his businesses.

Residents were displaced after a house fire occurred on Cecelia Street in Norfolk on Sunday morning. Crews responded to a reported structure fire at 956 Cecelia Street shortly before 5 a.m. on Aug. 16, finding smoke and fire at the scene.

Virginia Beach Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Woolard Crescent. The department was at the scene in the 800 block of Woolard Crescent as of 5:00 a.m. on Aug. 15.

Following a shooting death involving Tony Camarillo in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, police are still searching for the suspect. The focus has shifted from the police response and the search for 30-year suspect Skyler Brock to what comes next for the community.

Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander is enforcing a City Council speaker policy designed to limit repetitive public comments. This action occurs as advocacy groups protest the city's automatic license plate reader cameras, which have raised privacy concerns during monthly council meetings.

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao ordered policy revisions following the murder of Norfolk-based sailor Angelina Resendiz. The changes implement an “absent-unknown” status designation and also prohibit the transfer of sailors who are under investigation for sex crimes.

A new dinner boat is docking in downtown Hampton, Va., marking its second appearance in three years. City Cruises' Manhattan Elite began mooring up next to Bull Island Brewing this month for various passenger services including dinner, lunch, brunch, and sunset sightseeing.