WAVY10 Norfolk

Two people were displaced after a house fire was reported on Wilcox Avenue in Portsmouth. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon and was caused by a lightning strike, according to Portsmouth Fire Rescue and Emergency Services.

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.

Michael A. Wade was sentenced to 10 years and six months in federal prison. The sentence was given for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Manor Road in Newport News on Thursday night. Following the incident, an adult male was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A man was injured following a boat collision. The incident occurred near Waterside District and involved a barge, according to Norfolk Police.

A tractor-trailer crash has caused delays on I-64 in York County. Drivers are advised of expect disruptions following the accident near Route 199.

Pigman's Bar-B-Que experienced fire damage following an incident in June. Consequently, the restaurant will remain closed for the remainder of the year and its reopening has been delayed until 2027.

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.

Three individuals were indicted following an investigation into animal fighting in Virginia Beach. The charges include multiple counts of animal cruelty and possession of animals for fighting.

Over 1,040 plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against an authority connected to Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital was grossly negligent in granting operating privileges to OBGYN Javaid Perwaiz, who was convicted on federal charges.

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 was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident on West Liberty Street. Norfolk police launched an investigation into the event after the victim arrived at the hospital.