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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies

Gossett's career spanned about 70 years after he got his started on Broadway in 1953, which led to major TV and film roles.

Royal Caribbean cruises rerouted from Baltimore to Norfolk

Three Royal Caribbean cruises originally scheduled to return to Baltimore are now coming to Norfolk instead —another ripple effect of the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge on Tuesday.

Peninsula pizza truck serving Detroit-style pies ready to expand to Southside

When News 3 first visited Flame and Pie Mobile Pizzeria in 2021, the business had recently added Detroit-style pizza to its menu and couldn't keep them in stock. Now, we're checking back in.

Chesapeake man charged for creating, selling 'sadistic' monkey torture videos

Michael Macartney of Chesapeake and others were allegedly part of an online group that would sell and share violent torture videos involving animals.

Youngkin vetoes bills legalizing marijuana sales, minimum wage increase

“The proposed legalization of retail marijuana in the Commonwealth endangers Virginians’ health and safety," Youngkin said in a statement.

Navy Wounded Warrior Program helps injured, ill sailors & Coast Guardsmen

The Navy Wounded Warrior program, available in Hampton Roads, is helping injured and ill sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

Jackalope Festival returns to Virginia Beach in 2024

After its inaugural outing in 2023, the Jackalope Festival announced Thursday afternoon in a Facebook post that it would be returning the weekend of May 31-June 2, 2024.

HRBT Expansion Project completion date pushed back to 2027

The Virginia Department of Transportation has pushed back its completion date of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion by about 18 months.

Chesapeake Public Schools' new security includes scannable IDs, weapon detectors

As a parent, as soon as your child gets on the school bus in the morning, you want them to be as safe and secure as possible.

Ripley's Entertainment, Dollywood owners show interest in Virginia Aquarium

Ripley's Believe It of Not! and Herschend Enterprises, the group that owns Dollywood have shown interest in taking over operations for the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.

Virginia Beach boy found with hypothermia after disappearing for second time

Police said they were looking for a missing Virginia Beach boy who hasn't been seen since late Monday night.

Work underway in Norfolk to prepare for cruise ship re-routed from Baltimore

Work was underway in Norfolk Wednesday to prepare for the arrival of a cruise ship re-routed from Baltimore in the wake of Tuesday's deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore
Portsmouth Police looking for missing 68-year-old considered endangered

Police in Portsmouth said they were looking for 68-year-old Wendell Richardson, he is considered endangered and has medical conditions that are controlled through medications.

8-year-old shot by stray bullet continues recovery as classmates hold fundraiser

Trying to make “lemonade out of lemons,” said Landyn Davis’ third grade teacher, Anna Fischer about this situation.

Father of 3, budding entrepreneur among 6 presumed dead after bridge collapse

Now the families of the six victims are mourning their loved ones, whose bodies have not been found. These are some of their stories:

Gov. Youngkin assesses Hampton Roads bridge risks after Baltimore collapse

"I think it's really important to emphasize the fact that our Hampton Roads Port infrastructure is accessed over the ocean over a series of tunnels," said Gov. Youngkin.

NAS Oceana Air Show reveals 2024 theme: Inspire, Educate, Soar

Navy leaders at NAS Oceana announced Tuesday the theme for this year's air show: Inspire, Educate, Soar.

Police: Hampton teen found safe

Makayla Holtkamp, 15, was last seen in the South Wythe area of Hampton, according to police. Her disappearance poses a "credible threat to her health and safety," state police said.

How easy is getting a refund after a product is recalled?

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group’s Education Fund reports there were 323 products recalled in 2023, which were collectively connected to more than 550 injuries

6 presumed dead after ship collides with Key Bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large ship.

Norfolk installs solar panels on two fire stations; more to come

The City of Norfolk is going green, installing solar panels on a few facilities around town. The first two buildings to get the upgrade are fire stations 2 and 12.

Police provide more details about suspect, victim in Woodbridge murder

Police say the suspect arrested in Newport News in connection with Northern Virginia murder was living with the victim

Reaver Beach Brewing Co. closing pilot house location on Colley Ave.

Reaver Beach Brewing Company announced in a Facebook post Monday that they've made the decision to close their Norfolk Pilot House.

Driver dies after hitting VDOT truck during separate I-64 traffic stop

A woman was killed early Sunday morning after she rammed into a Virginia Department of Transportation truck conducting a separate traffic stop on I-64 in James City County, state police said Monday.
Pembroke Mall demo underway

Crews have begun the next phase of redevelopment in Pembroke Square, starting with a major demolition. The roof and main columns of the former Pembroke Mall will begin coming down starting at 10 a.m.

Virginia Beach nonprofit helps people find comfort in therapy horses

EQUI-KIDS, a nonprofit equine therapy facility located in the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach, says equine therapy popularity is soaring.

Redwood Smoke Shack moving into former building of Suffolk community staple

A new restaurant is moving into the former building of the Bennett's Creek Farm Market, a community staple that inhabited the building for decades.

2 families displaced after shed fire spreads on Ford St. in Chesapeake

Several people are displaced after a fire in Chesapeake Friday night. The Chesapeake Fire Department says that the blaze started in a shed and spread to two homes.

Outer Banks prepares for weekend's coastal storm impact

North Carolina’s Outer Banks are expected to see heavy rain, high winds and surf, as well as the possibility of coastal flooding from a weekend storm.

Ride still happening rain or shine for 8-year-old shot in Virginia Beach

Despite Saturday's call for wet weather, a benefit ride at the Oceanfront is still on for a child still recovering at CHKD in Norfolk.

'As soon as April 1:' Work underway to repair VB Fishing Pier

After being closed for two months the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier could reopen at the start of next month.

Man killed in NPD involved shooting wanted in Norfolk, VB shootings

The suspect in a March 21 officer-involved shooting in Norfolk was also the suspect in a March 8 shooting in Norfolk

Hampton carousel reopens Saturday; weather postpones outdoor celebration

The historic Hampton carousel is back operational; it was closed in the summer of 2022 for mechanical issues, but now it has been restored to its former glory.

African American fire marshal makes history in Norfolk

After more than 150 years of operation, Damon Langley is the first African American to serve as fire marshal at Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

No jail time for VB Wegmans cashier who gave 7-year-old girl AirTag in stickers

Connor Land received no jail time after he admitted to giving an AirTag to a 7-year-old girl while he was working at Wegmans in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach Fishing Pier tentatively to reopen in April

The iconic Virginia Beach Fishing Pier is tentatively expected to reopen in April, more than two months after a person intentionally drove their car off the end, according to a spokesperson.
Whales v wind turbines? Opponents hope to shut down VB wind farm project

A collection of conservative groups arguing the offshore wind farm project could impact endangered whales. Scientists disagree.

Pilot loses control of plane, goes off runway at airport

No one was injured when a small plane ran off the airstrip at an executive airport in Chesapeake Thursday, state police said.

Wanted man dies after being shot by police following Terminal Blvd car chase: PD

A wanted man who was shot by police following a car chase has died in the hospital, Norfolk police said. Santonio Lee, 45, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the shooting.

Virginia Women Veterans Week honors women who served

Virginia is honoring women veterans for the seventh year in a row with Virginia Women Veterans Week March 17-23

USS Bataan, USS Mesa Verde return to Hampton Roads after Middle East deployment

More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines with Bataan Amphibious Ready Group returned to Hampton Roads on Thursday. Not long after Hamas’ attack on Israel in October, the Bataan was sent to the Red Sea.

Cola Beale expresses regret in jailhouse interview after murder conviction

Hours after he was convicted of killing his girlfriend and father figure on Wednesday, Cola Beale agreed to an interview with News 3 reporter Jay Greene.

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