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The Norfolk Botanical Gardens received a nomination for Newsweek's best botanical garden in the US on Wednesday.

Norfolk fire crews are on scene of a fire in a strip on 21st Street in Ghent by restaurants Crudo Nudo and Mr. Shawarma.

The Camden County Sheriff's Office needs assistance in searching for 15-year-old Sophia Burns. She was last seen in South Mills, North Carolina.

Veteran, VA NAACP State Conference President reacts to DoD ending recognition of cultural identity months

The FDA says millions of tons of food is wasted every year and now they want to better understand how you feel about different labels.

For the first time ever, taking a cruise out of Norfolk won't depend on the season. The city and Carnival are partnering to offer cruise options year-round.

If you win big on Sunday, it won't have an impact on your taxes this year — but, you'll want to keep a record for next year.

What happened to the traffic light at Elm Avenue and Victory Boulevard in Portsmouth? Inquiring minds want to know.

A significant proposal that both the House and Senate agree on includes tax rebates due to a surplus—$200 for single people and $400 for married couples. If approved, checks would go out in October.

Patrick Rockey, WTKR News 3’s longtime Chief Meteorologist, is leaving broadcast news after more than 20 years of serving the Hampton Roads and the Northeast North Carolina community.

CHKD announced it is suspending hormone therapy and puberty blockers for gender-affirming care in children under age 19, in accordance with President Trump's executive order.

Mix of sun & clouds today with highs in the 60s. Dropping to the 40s on Wednesday. Tracking showers later Wednesday to Thursday. Warming to near 70 on Thursday.

Two barn fires in Chesapeake kept crews busy on Friday night, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.

A medical transport jet crashed just after takeoff in the northeast region of Philadelphia Friday, killing all 6 passengers. A death and multiple injuries on the ground also were reported.

Codi Bigsby has been missing for more than a year. There have been multiple searches, false alarms and court dates. He has yet to be found.

Jackson D. Bower, a master of arms second class, is accused of negligent homicide, making a false official statement, and two counts of dereliction of duty in the death of Lyndon Joel Cosgriff-Flax.

An unknown source demanded ransom from the family of Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo — police determined the request was a scam originating from outside the United States.

Ronald Reagan National Airport is expected to reopen for flights at 11 a.m., according to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Figure skaters and their families and coaches were on board a flight that crashed near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Residents of the Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk are expressing feelings of anger and disappointment following a string of car break-ins.

A passenger jet has collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

Currituck County joins the list of counties, cities in North Carolina who are banning the intentional release of balloons.

A man has been charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that involving a motorcyclist back in December, according to Norfolk police.

City council members will decide Tuesday evening whether to give police the ability to seize ATVs and dirt bikes when people are illegally operating them on city streets.

Although the Something in the Water music festival will not happen April 26-27, Virginia Beach city leaders are open to another weekend.

Six dead horses and 22 others suspected of neglect were found at a property in Suffolk on Sunday, according to the Suffolk Police Department's Animal Control Division.

There was a large police presence in a Suffolk neighborhood on Tuesday morning. Several police cars arrived at the intersection of Nixon and Sierra Drive around 9:20 a.m.

An adult foster care program in Virginia Beach provides a safety net for those facing homelessness, I spoke with a participant who said it changed her life.

In a tragic turn, Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo's body was recovered in a pond Monday right where he had last been seen by his family three days earlier. Here is a timeline of events as we know them.

A vigil for Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo is being held at 6 p.m., hours after police confirmed they recovered the 12-year-old's body while searching for him around 1 p.m.

The city of Virginia Beach will likely move on from hosting Something in the Water after organizers seemingly failed to announce a lineup and commence ticket sales by close of business Monday.

A body recovered from a pond by a Virginia Beach apartment Monday matches the physical and clothing description of Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo.

Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo, a Hispanic male who is about 105 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, is believed to be in extreme danger.

The Washington Commanders lose the the NFC Championship bout against the Philadelphia Eagles and see their Super Bowl hopes dashed after best playoff run in 33 years.

Virginia Beach police have deployed a massive search effort involving bloodhounds, security footage, drones, helicopters, and mounted patrols, the family of Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo.

For the first time in 33 years, the Washington football franchise is one win away from the Super Bowl. Standing in the Commanders' way is an arch rival who is looking to end their sensational season.

Four people were injured following a bus crash in Virginia Beach Friday evening near Bayside Baptist Church, according to the Virginia Beach police department.

Austin Edwards crashed into a building after getting off I-464 during a police chase Friday morning, according to state police.

As people prepare to pay, News 3 has learned that they are getting targeted ads on social media regarding balance transfers.

News 3 obtained a copy of the email sent to Something in the Water organizers notifying them of the Monday, Jan. 27 deadline to release a lineup and commence ticket sales.

Several residents of an apartment were trapped when a fire broke out Friday morning, according to Hampton Fire officials.

True to his family roots, Nathan Ingram opened his own pizza place, Sour Street Pizza, on Ocean View Avenue in East Beach.