Norfolk
Coverage of Norfolk in the Nexus archive.
- Man injured after stabbing on West 26th Street in Norfolk
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.
- 'Give us a little bit of peace of mind': Mom pleas for person who killed son to turn themselves in
Romeo Camron Bates Johnson was shot and killed Wednesday night in Norfolk, Va. His mother and fiancée told 10 On Your Side that the killer was driving a black Dodge Charger.
- November glut of school referendums signals necessity of taxing option in Virginia
Over 40 localities across Virginia are planning voter referendums this fall, seeking a 1% sales tax increase for funding school construction and major renovations. This increased funding is needed because local officials estimate that $25 billion is required to address K-12 buildings over fifty years old in the state. The option to raise funds locally would be extended to more communities.
- GALLERY: $750M Norfolk Resort Casino construction 'on time and on budget,' GM says
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.'
- Former Virginia medical examiner's credentials raise questions in at least 10 homicide cases
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.
- Norfolk Police seek public's assistance in identifying vandalism suspect
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.
- Residents displaced after house fire on Cecelia Street in Norfolk
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.
- After fatal shooting, Ghent neighborhood shaken
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.
- Is Norfolk City Council trying to silence Flock opponents?
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.
- Vehicle crash near Tidewater Drive causes delays on I-64 in Norfolk
Drivers should expect delays on I-64 in Norfolk after a vehicle crash occurred near Tidewater Drive.
- Virginia Zoo to hold annual Teddy Bear Clinic Saturday
The Virginia Zoo will hold its annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday in Norfolk, Va. This event aims to teach children that they do not have to be afraid of visiting the doctor. The zoo hopes that by showing what healthy animal checkups are like, children will feel comfortable with medical visits.
- As Flock surveillance spreads, Virginia communities push back
Privacy advocates across multiple Virginia communities, including Norfolk, Fairfax County, Elkton, and Bridgewater, have voiced public opposition to a spreading AI-powered surveillance system. This technology involves unblinking cameras lining local streets. In some instances, elected leaders have taken notice of this growing pushback.
- Radio DJ “Shaggy” confirms he is no longer on Z104
Brandon "Shaggy" Stokes announced his departure from Z104 radio station, following a 25-year tenure in Norfolk. His separation from the station occurred after he received sentencing for DUI and obstruction of justice.
- Norfolk receives $1M in federal funding to assist in redevelopment of Globe Iron site
The city of Norfolk has received $1 million in federal funding to assist in the redeveloping of the Globe Iron site. Plans involve demolishing the long-abandoned location with the goal of creating affordable housing. Additionally, the city issued a request for bids related to clearing 17 acres situated within Bruce's Park.
- Norfolk Police investigate after stabbing victim walks into Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital
Norfolk Police are investigating after a stabbing victim walked into Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning. The hospital's staff notified police regarding the 33-year-old man, who arrived with non-life-threatening injuries and was reportedly not cooperating.
- Norfolk man sentenced after pleading guilty to raping child
Jacob Anthony Gehris was sentenced on Friday in a Norfolk court after pleading guilty to raping a child under the age of 13. He received a sentence of 51 years and 8 months in prison, with 40 years suspended.
- U.S. citizen claims wrongful detention during ICE operation in Norfolk
An 18-year-old Norfolk woman named Brittany Ramirez Corona claims she was wrongfully detained by federal immigration agents. The detention occurred Friday morning after arriving at the scene of an immigration enforcement operation involving her husband, despite telling agents she is a U.S. citizen.
- Norfolk City Council votes to add referendum for increased sales tax
The Norfolk City Council voted unanimously to add a referendum to the ballot this November, allowing residents to decide on an increase to the city's sales tax. This vote was made with the future of Norfolk Public Schools in mind.
- 'Let's get you out of this vehicle': Woman helps rescue driver from flood in Norfolk
Korbin Thompson, a licensed professional councilor at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, helped rescue a woman from a car during a flood in Norfolk, Va.
- Norfolk businesses dealing with aftermath of damaging floods
Norfolk businesses are addressing the aftermath of recent floods, with some reporting minimal damage and others over $10,000 in losses. Employees described the event as the worst flooding they have experienced.
- Auto repair shops, tow truck drivers busy after flooding
Flooding from an atypical downpour in Norfolk, Va., caused significant car damage, leading to high demand for local tow-truck services and auto body shops. The event left streets flooded and many residents facing costly repairs.
- Ghent in Norfolk hit hard by flooded roads and abandoned cars
Residents in the Stockley Gardens area of Ghent, Norfolk, experienced severe flooding that made roads impassable and caused cars to be abandoned. The area is known for flooding, but Tuesday's event was particularly severe.
- GALLERY: Car submerged in flooded underpass following downpour in Norfolk
A Norfolk driver required a new car after it was submerged in a flooded underpass on Colley Avenue following a heavy downpour. Viewers submitted photos and videos of the incident to WAVY.
- Norfolk drivers navigate flooded roads in once-in-60-year flash flood event
Norfolk drivers faced flooded roads and heavy rain during a once-in-60-year flash flood event, impacting evening commutes and causing significant travel disruptions. The rare weather event, described as unprecedented in extent, forced drivers to navigate hazardous conditions in the Mermaid City area.
- PHOTOS: Severe weather impacts Hampton Roads
Severe weather caused flooding in Norfolk and Portsmouth on Aug. 4, with 10 On Your Side providing a guide on road closures and weather alerts. WAVY viewers submitted photos documenting the impact.
- Norfolk council to consider school sales tax referendum Thursday
Norfolk council is set to consider a school sales tax referendum. The city would join Portsmouth and Newport News in seeking voter approval to fund school construction.
- Norfolk council to take up referendum for increased sales tax for school renovations, construction
Norfolk council may hold a referendum for a 1% sales tax increase dedicated to school renovations and construction, following a 2026 Virginia General Assembly law allowing such measures.
- Norfolk seniors get working elevator, but new problems emerge
John Knox Towers, a senior high-rise in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood, has restored both elevators after one was out of service since late April. However, renovations to the building's first floor have introduced new disruptions for its 200 residents.
- Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel construction update July 2026
The HRBT Expansion Project provided an update on July 2026, with new westbound lanes on I-64 opening in Norfolk. The first shift of lane modifications was completed on July 27.
- Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on I-64 near I-564 interchange
A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays Monday morning on Interstate 64 in Norfolk near the Interstate 664 interchange.
- 'Today' show intruder who allegedly hurled slur sent to Rikers without bail after probation violation
Andrew Truelove, 41, was sent to Rikers Island without bail after violating probation tied to a prior criminal mischief conviction. He allegedly intruded into NBC's 'Today' show studios, targeted co-host Craig Melvin with a racial slur, and faces hate crime charges of burglary and menacing.
- Four injured after shooting on Liberty Street in Norfolk
Four people were injured in a shooting on Liberty Street in Norfolk, Virginia, around 3:20 a.m. on August 2. Norfolk Police Department responded to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for a report of a walk-in gunshot victim.
- USS Truxtun returns home after 6-month deployment
The USS Truxtun returned to Norfolk after a six-month deployment, with sailors reuniting with families and friends greeting the ship as it docked. The crew arrived on Friday morning under sunny skies.
- DNA link leads to conviction for 1996 Norfolk sexual assault
A 58-year-old man was convicted on two counts of rape, two counts of sodomy, and abduction with intent to defile in a 1996 cold case in Norfolk, Virginia. DNA evidence linked him to the sexual assault.
- Medicaid cuts could leave thousands uninsured. Norfolk is preparing a response
Medicaid cuts may result in 18,000 residents in Norfolk becoming uninsured. The city is preparing a response to address the impact of these changes.
- Shots fired on Dure Road in Norfolk; man in custody
Shots were fired into an occupied dwelling on Dure Road in Norfolk, Virginia, prompting a police investigation. A man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
- A plan to repair trauma with a hug in Norfolk
Keara Poole and the My2K Foundation are organizing a public event called 'Norfolk Needs a Hug' to provide support for residents in Norfolk following a recent shooting that killed Poole's husband.
- Woman rescued, hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Norfolk house fire
A woman was rescued and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and a firefighter was injured after a house fire in Norfolk. Multiple people were injured in the incident.
- Police in Norfolk respond to reported stabbing on Courtney Ave.
Police in Norfolk, Virginia responded to a reported stabbing on the 1200 block of Courtney Ave. A person sustained a non-life-threatening injury in the incident. Officers are investigating the case.
- Got downed branches from the storm? Call Norfolk Cares
Tuesday night's storm caused downed tree limbs in Norfolk, Va., prompting city teams to clean debris at Balview Avenue and other areas. Residents with city-maintained tree damage can contact Norfolk Cares for assistance.