Autism Awareness: Donation allows low income families to participate in summer camp

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – April is Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout this month, WAVY.com will highlight some unique opportunities for those living with Autism in our community. We teamed up with the non-profit Families of Autism Coming Together also known as “FACT.” The organization in Virginia Beach provides children and adults with autism, and their…

Carnival Legend cruise ship docks in Norfolk following Baltimore bridge collapse

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of passengers got off and on the Carnival Legend cruise ship docked in Norfolk on Sunday, March 31. Previous Coverage: Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete They were originally supposed to be in Baltimore, but were diverted about four hours away. The…

Financial educator says ‘budget is not a bad word’

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – April is Financial Literacy Month, and all month long WAVY.com is going to give you some tips to help you make the most of your money. First, let’s talk about creating a budget. WAVY.com spoke with Belinda Aboagye of Bayport Credit Union. She is a financial educator who emphasizes “budget”…

Hunt Club Farm hosts annual egg hunt in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Hunt Club Farm ‘Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt’ tradition continues this Easter weekend. The farm will remain open until 5 p.m. at 2388 London Bridge Road.  “I have been here 25 years, my husband’s family purchased property in late 60s. The farm has been operating for over 35 years,…

Two displaced after Suffolk house fire

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two people have been displaced by an overnight house fire in Suffolk. Around 1:36 a.m. Sunday morning, Suffolk Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 900 block of Lincoln Avenue for a house fire. Courtesy of Suffolk Fire & Rescue Courtesy of Suffolk Fire & Rescue Courtesy of Suffolk Fire…

Abby Zwerner’s $40M lawsuit will go to trial

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The attorneys for Abby Zwerner have confirmed the former school teacher’s lawsuit is going to trial. Zwerner was shot in her classroom by her 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News. “The higher court has spoken—we will go to trial. This is another important victory in a string…

PPD: Searching for persons of interest in Dale Drive homicide

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police have announced a person of interest in connection to the Dale Drive shooting that left 28-year-old Daniel Rodgers dead on Friday, March 29. Previous Coverage: Police: 1 dead in Portsmouth shooting Investigators are searching for 23-year-old Marquise Toraz Riddick-Whitfield as a person of interest in connection to this homicide.…

Police: 1 dead in Portsmouth shooting

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was shot and killed on Dale Drive in Portsmouth Friday, Portsmouth Police said. Around 11:03 p.m., officers were nearby responding to a domestic call when they heard gunshots and rushed to the 200 block of Dale Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man with a fatal gunshot wound,…

Woman found not guilty of manslaughter after fatal auto-pedestrian crash

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — The woman accused of crashing into three pedestrians, killing one, was found not guilty in involuntary manslaughter, and guilty of careless driving on March 29. Previous Coverage: A step toward justice: Mother of young woman killed in fatal Accomack Co. crash reacts to indictment Erika Bailey, her boyfriend and her…

Car used in fatal police chase appears to be total loss

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — 10 On Your Side has an exclusive look at the remnants of the sedan 45-year-old Santonio Lee was driving when he was killed last week in a reported exchange of gunfire with Norfolk Police. NPD: Man dies following chase, exchange of gunfire The violence started with a high-speed chase that snaked…

Royal Caribbean temporarily moving Baltimore operations to Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Along with Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International is also expected to move their Baltimore operations to Norfolk following the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse on Tuesday. Carnival to temporarily move Baltimore operations to Norfolk According to Royal Caribbean, the 2,514-passenger Vision of the Seas will complete its journey at the…

Tractor-trailer trouble: Truckers’ Suffolk shortcut causes danger, damage

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — They say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but around parts of Suffolk, it’s far from the wisest. Truckers are using a shortcut that doesn’t permit their 18-wheelers, damaging property and putting lives at risk. The shortcut runs between routes US 460 to the north and US…

Fourth suspect arrested in Peele Court shooting in VB

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The fourth suspect in connection to a Peele Court shooting incident in which an 8-year-old boy was shot in the head has been arrested, Virginia Beach Police said Thursday. Jawuan Jefferies Jawuan Jefferies, 21, of Chesapeake, has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of…

2 bodies recovered following Baltimore bridge collapse

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WAVY) — Divers recovered the bodies of two of the six people presumed dead after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Wednesday. Gov. Wes Moore, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, Maryland State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Maryland Department of Transportation called for the public’s support during a press…

Norfolk woman still picking up pieces nearly 2 years after home broken into twice

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It’s been almost two years since a Norfolk woman’s home was broken into twice over the course of three days — and she’s still picking up the pieces. Birch Street break-ins lead police to find military rocket launcher in suspect’s home A suspect has been charged in the case but the…

“Turn around, don’t drown”: Driving safety tips for wet conditions

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Two to four inches of rain are expected in the Hampton Roads area Thursday, with a flood watch in most of the area throughout the night. Blog: Soaking rains on the way! With all the rain coming down and soaking the roads, 10 On Your Side’s KaMaria Braye was on the…

Carnival to temporarily move Baltimore operations to Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Carnival Cruise Line will temporarily move its Baltimore operations to Norfolk as cleanup continues at the Francis Scott Key Bridge following its collapse Tuesday. The Carnival Legend is scheduled to return from its current voyage Sunday, March 31 and will head to Norfolk, rather than Baltimore. People on the ship will…

‘It might make it to where I can’t afford to have it’: Thousands locally might have to pay more for internet

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — A federal program set to end in April will mean higher internet bills for those least able to afford it. One of those is a Toano man, William Marshall, who only recently got internet access that it has been helping his son with schoolwork. “We started this process before COVID…

NPS making eclipse day an asynchronous day for student safety

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Because of the timing of the April 8 solar eclipse passing over the Hampton Roads region, Norfolk Public Schools announced on Monday that it has decided to make that an asynchronous learning day for students. WAVY.com coverage of the April 8 eclipse School officials said they made this decision to ensure…

Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses in seconds after being hit by cargo ship; search for survivors underway

……………….. BALTIMORE (AP) — A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors. It was also not clear what caused the cargo ship to crash into the Francis Scott Key…

Overnight fire in Norfolk fire sends child and adult to hospital

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Fire Department said a child and adult were rushed to the hospital after their home caught on fire. The fire started at a townhouse on Edward St. near Norview Ave. Battalion Chief Fred Paquet said the victims have minor injuries. He said first responders received reports about the fire at…

VB Police investigating homicide on Virginia Beach Blvd.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police who responded to a call for shots fired on Virginia Beach Boulevard Sunday evening found a 65-year-old woman who had died, and police said they are investigating the incident as a homicide. Michelle Linn lives nearby and said police were near the senior apartment complex. “My husband…

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