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A new voting precinct will be established at Norfolk State University (NSU) starting with the November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections. The Norfolk City Council approved the precinct during its July 14 meeting.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis due to a donation shortage. This is the second time in history such a crisis has been announced.

The City of Norfolk is hosting National Night Out on Aug. 4 at 1400 Branch Road, organized by the Norfolk Police Department and supported by Meadowbrook Woods, St. Andrew’s Place, and Tanners Creek. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and aims to engage community members.

Norfolk Premium Outlets will participate in Virginia's Tax-Free Weekend from August 8-9, offering shoppers opportunities to support military-owned businesses alongside events, new stores, and exclusive deals.

State Senator L. Louise Lucas used $300,000 from her campaign funds to cover legal defense costs after an FBI-related incident involving a raid on her office and personal business in May. A filing on the State Board of Elections website confirmed the use of campaign funds for this purpose.

Norfolk firefighters completed a food delivery for a patient after responding to a medical emergency. The patient, a delivery driver, was transported to the hospital, and Engine 12 finished their job by delivering the food.

The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a pedestrian-involved crash that occurred Monday morning on South Independence Boulevard. The incident is currently under investigation.

Bond was denied for two suspects linked to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman on Interstate 264 in Norfolk. The incident occurred on I-264, and both suspects are being held without bond.

Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting on Victory Boulevard that occurred early Monday morning, resulting in one person being injured. The incident is currently under investigation.

A man was seriously injured in a shooting on Western Branch Boulevard in Chesapeake. The incident occurred early Monday morning, as reported by Chesapeake Police.

Two adults, two dogs, and a turtle were displaced after a house fire on Inglewood Lane in Virginia Beach. The incident occurred on July 26 around 7:05 p.m., prompting the involvement of local fire, EMS, and police departments.

Bilal Muhammad, founder of Stop the Violence, urges community unity in Norfolk following three weekend shootings. The recent fatal incidents have prompted calls for collaboration among families and officials to address rising violence.

Beverly Cofield, 81, was found safe after being reported missing in Norfolk, Virginia. The Norfolk Police Department confirmed her safe recovery on July 26 following a public appeal for assistance in locating her.

A local non-profit hosted a walk at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to promote mental wellness through education and mentorship. The event highlights the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities.

Two women were injured by shattered glass caused by gunfire on Mercury Blvd in Newport News, Va. Police are investigating the overnight incident after officers initially could not locate victims.

A 47-year-old man died from multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting near Llewellyn Ave. in Norfolk, Va., where police were called after 4 a.m. on Sunday. The incident is under investigation.

A man died after a shooting on Pecan Point Road in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 25 at around 9:40 p.m., according to the Norfolk Police Department.

Norfolk firefighters prevented an apartment fire on Longdale Drive from spreading on July 25. The fire occurred on the second-story balcony of an apartment in the 1300 block of Longdale Drive around 7:13 p.m., as reported by Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

The Downtown Tunnel on I-264's westbound lanes in Norfolk reopened after temporarily closing due to a crash. As of 7:52 p.m., the west left lane remained closed, and a detour was in place.

A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice indicates that Norfolk's homicide rate increased by 64% from the first half of 2025 to the first half of 2026. The report compares Norfolk to 30 other cities sampled during this period.