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Tia Johnson was convicted of first-degree murder in January of 2025. However, a string of News 3 Investigations ultimately led to a judge granting her a new trial.

Travis Bright is accused of trying to stop a boy from walking away from him after asking the child to go down a slide together at the Great Wolf Lodge in York County, the sheriff’s office says.

News 3 and BayPort Credit Union are partnering to help local teachers clear their school supply wish lists. You can help teachers Clear the List starting on July 8.

The accident occurred on Interstate 64 around 8 p.m. on Sunday. The damaged vehicle has drawn attention to the potential hazards posed by unsecured loads on the roadway.

More toll relief is coming for Hampton Roads commuters, as Virginia leaders announced Wednesday morning that VDOT and Elizabeth River Crossings plans to eras $36 million in toll debt

Several unauthorized firework displays, involving unpermitted fireworks, were held across Virginia Beach on Fourth of July — now, the fire marshals want to identify those responsible.

News 3 interviewed both of the nominees in Virginia's governor's race: Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger.

Commanders' training camp kicks off in eight days, but will Terry McLaurin be on the field when it does? The star receiver didn't sound optimistic during remarks Tuesday.

A 96-year-old bedridden woman's ceiling is now repaired after it collapsed on her at her home in Stuart Circle. Her family says it was due to a poor HVAC job, and they're now pushing for justice.

Trader Joe's confirmed it's coming to Virginia Beach Town Center, making it the second location within the city.

A woman was left seriously injured on Sunday when a trailer hitch detached from a truck and struck her in the face, according to Virginia State Police.

456 Fish, a seafood bistro in downtown Norfolk, announced they will close their doors. 456 Fish's last day of operation was on Saturday, it first opened on Nov. 23, 2003.

Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly house fire in Mathews County that is now being investigated as a double homicide and arson.

The Spirit of Norfolk now rests beneath the waves off the coast of Florida, transformed into an artificial reef nearly three years after a fire ended its time on the Elizabeth River.

The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge shared that there are five loggerhead sea turtle nests in Virginia Beach, all laid from Dam Neck Annex to False Cape State Park over the last two weeks.

Heavy smoke is visible coming from the Outer Banks Friday afternoon. These pictures shared with News 3 were taken in the channel on the backside of Manteo.

The 159th Aviation Regiment at Fort Eustis in Newport News is being shutdown, according toU.S. Army officials.

A fire that started on Sewells Point Road Friday morning scorched a barbershop and other nearby businesses, according to Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

A second sailor assigned to Naval Station Norfolk was reported missing the same day as Angelina Resendiz, according to a U.S. Navy memo outlining the timeline surrounding her disappearance and death.

Army provides update on merger of Army's Training and Doctrine Command, headquartered at Fort Eustis and Army Futures Command

A shooting on Bagnall Road left a woman with serious injuries Thursday afternoon, according to Norfolk police.

A Sentara plastic surgeon named Dr. Manas Nigam completed a successful surgery where he transferred a patient's toe to replace a severed thumb.

Mix of clouds today with another round of storms this afternoon to evening. Lower rain chances for the weekend, but still hot and humid. Our summer-like stretch continues next week.

Seven Newport News Jail inmates are facing charges after escaping their cells and causing disorder last week, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan.

A man is pleading guilty to murdering Warhill High School senior Aonesty Selby, who was found shot to death along a logging road in Isle of Wight County over two years ago.

A mother and son drowned at Bertie Beach Tuesday afternoon, according to Bertie County Sheriff's Office.

Super Girl festival will come to the Oceanfront during Labor Day Weekend in 2026. It will showcase women in various action sports such as surfing, inline skating, skateboarding, and other fields.

A 19-year-old who was seriously injured in a skimboarding accident in Kill Devil Hills is making progress in his recovery, according to his family.

Highs in the 90s with a heat index to 105+ today. Scattered showers and storms this afternoon with a threat for severe storms. Several rain/storm chances to end the week.

A private memorial service will be held Tuesday for U.S. Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz, according to a spokesperson for her mother.

If you have been on social media over the last week, you have probably seen discussions about the potential construction of an arena in Virginia Beach.

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it's on pace to slash its workforce by 30,000 total employees by the end of FY25 without needing to carry out a large-scale reduction.

Workers at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are pursuing union representation, citing concerns over wages, benefits, and having a greater voice in workplace decisions.

Eight members of the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team are deploying to Texas to assist with ongoing flood response operations under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

Reflecting on the present, Savage urged that more attention should be given to achieving peace both in communities and around the globe.

A patient escaped from a mental health facility on the Eastern Shore on Saturday morning, prompting a search from Virginia State Police, according to a release.

Two women have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a multi-million dollar coupon fraud scheme based in Virginia Beach. The leader of the operation is currently serving a 12-year sentence.

Michael Madsen, a seasoned character actor, has died at age 67 on Thursday morning, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Representative Jen Kiggans discussed her effort to address local staffing vacancies in an interview with CBS on Thursday.

A skydiving plane with 15 people aboard crashed into a wooded area near a small airport in southern New Jersey Wednesday.

The USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) is returning to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk on Thursday, according to Navy officials.

Effort underway to create ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in Hampton as a way to address housing needs in the city