5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (368+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Newly obtained court documents reveal a different version of events in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting, conflicting with previous statements from a suspect's attorney. The shooting happened March 7 along Atlantic Avenue, where police say gunfire erupted during…...

5+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (290+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) faces a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Monday to take action on bills passed in the General Assembly. Under her powers, Spanberger can approve legislation, veto bills, or amend them. If she doesn't act, the…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (321+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Eight people were hurt in a shooting Saturday night at the Oceanfront, and police say at least two suspects remain on the run. Officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department were patrolling the area when they responded…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (120+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Police say there are multiple victims following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Saturday night. Police said they got the call around 10 p.m. in the area of Atlantic and 14th Street. Authorities did not elaborate on the…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (300+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Benadryl challenge that officers say some teens in the community have already attempted. Lt. Kevin Lokey said police are aware…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (371+ words) Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has thrown his support behind a federal lawsuit seeking to block the merger of broadcast giants Nexstar Media Group, which owns local NBC affiliates WAVY and FOX43 (WVBT), and Tegna Inc., which owns local ABC affiliate…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (675+ words) A proposed Virginia law would prevent inmates convicted of serious violent crimes from being eligible for geriatric conditional release, sparking debate at the state Capitol. Senate Bill 209, known as "Lexie's Law," was introduced by State Senator Bill DeSteph and would…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (375+ words) ADD LOCATION — A new Virginia law aimed at limiting social media use for children is facing a legal challenge in federal court just as it takes effect. The law, which went into effect Jan. 1, targets how social media platforms interact…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (230+ words) WASHINGTON — Following the federal government shutdown Tuesday night, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) has introduced a bill to support federal workers impacted financially. The Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act is intended to help federal workers who may experience financial…...