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A three-year-old is expected to survive after police say the child shot themselves at a home on Sheryl Drive on Wednesday morning.

The organization that puts on the annual Hampton Roads International Auto Show in Virginia Beach tells News 3 the event will not happen this year, citing a lack of support from manufacturers.

The disappearance and death of Norfolk-based sailor Angelina Resendiz and the indictment of a fellow sailor assigned to the same ship sent shockwaves through the military community in 2025.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Newport News Shipbuilding amid broader efforts to bolster American manufacturing for national security.

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.

A driver died following a crash inside the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Monday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

Photos sent by a viewer to News 3 show a car that has crashed directly into a Virginia Beach home on Summer Lake Lane.

While celebrations took place across Hampton Roads for the new year, local hospitals were busy helping deliver newborns on the first day of 2026.

Newport News police are urging neighbors to celebrate New Year's Eve safely and avoid celebratory gunfire as the city prepares to ring in 2026.

In 2025, six states — Texas, California, Utah, North Carolina, Missouri and Ohio — enacted mid-decade redistricting, sparked by Texas’ new congressional map. While some districts now lean solidly red or blue, analysts say the overall impact on U.S. House control will be minimal. Lawsuits and possible new maps in other states could extend the battles past the 2026 midterms.

Over 500 women are seeking $10 million each from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in connection with unnecessary operations conducted by a doctor, according to a complaint obtained by News 3.

A potential data center site has been identified near Fort Eustis, sparking community concerns and an online petition that has gathered nearly 3,000 signatures from residents.

Dozens of dead birds discovered on Hoskins Creek Bridge in Tappahannock prompt Virginia wildlife officials to collect samples for investigation.

The holiday season is quickly coming to a close, and for many neighbors across Hampton Roads, now is the time to start getting rid of those live Christmas trees safely.

Norfolk native Keyshawn Davis will return to the ring for his first fight in nearly a year, taking on Jermaine Ortiz at Madison Square Garden on January 31.

Dominion Energy has filed a lawsuit in Norfolk against the Trump administration two days after the Department of the Interior announced a pause on its $11B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.

A Buc-ee's travel center planned for New Kent County may be delayed by two years past original plans.

A Virginia Beach man faces multiple charges including accusations that he provided false information about his marijuana usage when purchasing firearms.

New Virginia State Police report shows hate crimes increased more than 25 percent in Virginia in 2024

From department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours.

The Trump administration announced Monday that it's paused construction of five offshore wind farms over security concerns. One of them is the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.

Virginia Beach fire crews responded to a fire at an apartment complex Friday night. The incident occurred at The Palms apartment complex, located on Malibu Palms Drive near Rosemont Road.

Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes — particularly against religious groups — rose sharply, according to a new report from Virginia State Police.

Norfolk's very own Winterfest on the Wisconsin, hosted by the Nauticus naval history museum downtown, emerged victorious in TV's "The Great Christmas Light Fight."

Chesapeake Sheriff Dave Rosado has been accused of coercing his staff to directly participate in activities related to his campaign — alleged violations of the Hatch Act.

This is the story of Katisha Vertrees News 3 has been following through on for some time now — but up until now, the donor hadn't gone public.

A Smithfield man who was found to have more than 150 homemade pipe bombs, bomb-making equipment, and an unregistered short barrel rifle on his property was sentenced to serve eight years in prison.

An investigation is underway after a car was found in waters near the Lafayette River following a crash Thursday morning, according to Norfolk police.

In this episode of True Crime 757, we take a deep dive into what led up to the killing of Calvin Wang, the case against his wife, Christina, and how a mother who lost her son is trying to move on.

A Virginia Beach delegate has announced she will sponsor legislation known as "Lexie's Law" that would make certain violent criminals ineligible for geriatric parole hearings.

37-year-old Tedrick Dough is missing. It’s not clear how long he’s been missing, but since Wednesday, the family has been frantically trying to find him.

The community is coming together after a deadly house fire in Hertford that took place Saturday morning.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Dec. 13 after spending about four months supporting missions for U.S. Southern Command.

Motion hearing underway for sailor Jeremiah Copeland accused of murdering Angelina Resendiz at Naval Station Norfolk. 18 motions being heard.

A 33-year-old horse stuck in the mud was rescued by firefighters Monday afternoon, according to the Suffolk Fire & Rescue.

Robert Buckner says he was punched in the face by two Accomack Co. deputies and suffered serious injuries during what he calls a violent arrest at his home. Sheriff said they did not violate policy.

With some northern areas of the regional expecting several possible inches of snow Monday afternoon, the WTKR News 3 First Warning Weather Team is keeping you updated with the latest on local impacts.

A person driving a stolen vehicle crashed on the Berkley Bridge headed toward Norfolk early Monday before they got out of the car, jumped into the Elizabeth River, and died, Portsmouth Police say.

Residents in the Rosemont Forest neighborhood, near Stumpy Lake, say they’re worried someone may be harming the ducks that frequently gather in the area.

The U.S. Navy released details from their investigation into multiple incidents involving the USS Harry S. Truman during its eight-month deployment that began last year.

An artist who's been bringing joy to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital for almost 40 years will soon be ending his time there.

Scammers are targeting grieving families in Newport News, posing as funeral home staff to steal money during their most vulnerable moments.