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Four stone crabs have been recently caught in the Chesapeake Bay, sparking discussion about recent migration trends and possibly climate change.

Federal prosecutors accuse Eastville police officer of money laundering and wire fraud in a scheme that allegedly went on for four years.

Dozens show up for town hall to discuss Virginia Beach's 10-1 voting system referendum that will be on November ballot

James King, 72, is convicted of murdering two woman, including one in Virginia Beach in 2020. He was sentenced in February but now, he's eligible for parole under Virginia law due to his age.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says its 2025 Beehive Distribution Program provides free beehive equipment to Virginia residents to help colonies throughout Virginia.

Two men were arrested on Tuesday following a car chase and brief on-foot pursuit near the James River Bridge, according to the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office.

A moment captured on video featuring a Chesapeake sheriff's deputy during a community event over the weekend got the attention of the sheriff's office — and many more people on social media.

The polling lead for Virginia Democrats ahead of the 2025 statewide elections has narrowed, according to a poll published by Roanoke College last Tuesday.

The move to change Virginia Wesleyan University's name to Batten University is not sitting well with some current and former students.

The Washington Commanders and top wide receiver Terry McLaurin have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $96 million, a person told The Associated Press on Monday.

Landyn Davis, the Virginia Beach boy hit in the head by a stray bullet in his home last February, started his first day of 5th grade on Monday.

Lawsuit claims fraud as school staff face $400 monthly premium increases just before students return to class

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating a deadly off-duty officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday.

N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island is safe for travel and opened at noon Saturday, Aug. 23, and Dare County will start a staged reentry process.

A car slammed into a home in northern Suffolk early Saturday morning, leaving behind heavy damage and startling neighbors.

Ashley Walton has pleaded guilty to concealing the body of Martrell Lamar, a missing Currituck County man she was dating last summer, prosecutors say.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is in Dare County Friday to size up the damage Erin left behind. When speaking to media, he noted that while the storm left an impact, it could have been much worse.

A motorcyclist died in connection with a crash near I-664 Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police.

A King's Fork High School teacher has been arrested and charged with using and distributing marijuana on school property, according to a press release from Suffolk Public Schools.

A Navy pilot was rescued and taken to the hospital after they ejected from an F/A-18E Super Hornet off the coast of Virginia Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for Naval Air Force Atlantic.

To honor Jane Batten and her family's contributions, Virginia Wesleyan University announced on Wednesday their plans to be renamed Batten University by 2026.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's office is holding a press conference Wednesday morning in anticipation of Hurricane Erin's arrival.

Dominion Energy crews are prepared to work around the clock as Hurricane Erin approaches our area. Officials with Dominion Energy said that they have been monitoring the storm for over a week.

Virginia Beach city leaders decided Tuesday to move forward with a single design for the future of Rudee Loop, which will be known as Rudee Park.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency Tuesday as Hurricane Erin makes its way towards the East Coast.

Owl Creek Landing officially opened a new stainless-steel spiral slide, dubbed "The Whorl," at the Nautilus Lookout Tower on Monday.

Three "Norfolk Treasures" — downtown's Nauticus maritime museum, the Virginia Zoo, and the Norfolk Botanical Garden — are allowing members to swap throughout the month of September.

A vehicle fire on I-64 eastbound near the I-564 interchange in Norfolk has led to lane closures Tuesday morning.

Highs in the 80s, humid, and scattered storms again today. Wind and coastal flooding picking up Wednesday to Thursday as Erin moves up the coast. Calming down to end the week.

A woman in her 20s reported to James City County Police that she was attacked and "ultimately tied up and raped" on a trail while hiking at York River State Park, court records state.

Although Hurricane Erin is pulling away, we are still feeling the outside impacts. Tidal flooding will continue into Friday, likely during the morning and evening high tides.

A Suffolk veteran marked a milestone Saturday with a celebration at Popular Run Baptist Church. Tommie Lawrence Sr., a U.S. Army corporal, turned 106 years old.

A Virginia Beach woman is turning 80 on Saturday, but you may be surprised by how she chose to celebrate her birthday.

Virginia Beach City Schools employees and retirees are facing a big increase in health insurance premiums.

A 47-year-old man has been charged after authorities say he assaulted passengers and crew members on a Breeze Airways flight from Norfolk, Virginia, to California, forcing it to divert to Colorado.

A man has been found guilty of shooting and killing Ali Muhammad, the son of a well-known community activist.

We wanted to see what lessons both sides have learned from the 2024 general election that swept President Trump back into office.

The Republican nominee for governor, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has formally accepted CNN's invitation to their Virginia governor's race debate.

A multi-vehicle crash on I-64 eastbound resulted in several lanes shutting down, according to Virginia State Police.

From the HRBT expansion to the big Atlantic Park development in Virginia Beach, we have major projects in our area right now. News 3 has been covering these kinds of stories for 75 years.

A disruptive passenger forced a Norfolk-based Breeze Airlines flight to land in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Wednesday.

Virginia State Police is addressing rumors circulating on social media about mass abductions and missing children cases spiking across the state, asserting the claims are unfounded.