Today's Forecast

First Warning Forecast: Heat and humidity staying in place Sunday

Norfolk

Norfolk Fire Rescue investigating after late-night house fire Saturday

Norfolk

Thousands celebrate America's 250th birthday at Norfolk's Town Point Park

Virginia Beach

Thousands gather at VB Oceanfront to celebrate Fourth of July and America 250

Norfolk

Norfolk Botanical Garden's rare corpse flower 'Lady MacDeath' begins blooming

Today's Forecast

First Warning Forecast: Hottest 4th of July on record

America 250

Spanberger to commemorate America’s 250th with address at Colonial Williamsburg

America 250

The gift of staying home: How a soldier’s family found stability after tragedy

America 250

‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope

Health

'Extremely high' rates of heat-related ER visits across eastern US, CDC says

Williamsburg, James City County, Yorktown

Hundreds turn out for Fourth of July parade in Yorktown despite extreme heat

Sports

Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with Venus due to injury

Norfolk

Experts warn of serious fireworks and sparkler risks this July 4th

America 250

Trump leads Freedom 250 event on National Mall after lengthy delay

National News

Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with speech warning of communism

Today's Forecast

First Warning Forecast: Very hot Independence Day with isolated storms possible

Norfolk

NPD investigates crash involving scooter rider on Hampton Boulevard

Outer Banks News and Weather

Duck and Corolla host special 250th anniversary Independence Day celebrations

National Politics

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Sports

Defending World Cup champion Argentina survives scare from underdog Cape Verde

Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in Madison Square Garden ceremony

National Politics

Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature

America 250

Historians reflect on slavery's role in America's founding at 250th anniversary

News

3 train cars carrying corn derail into canal in downtown Richmond

Positively Hampton Roads

Visitors waiting for smelly corpse flower to bloom

Military

Joint Base Langley-Eustis removes top commander over 'loss of confidence'

Williamsburg, James City County, Yorktown

Colonial Williamsburg visitors come prepared to take in history in extreme heat

National News

Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include all

National News

Extreme heat disrupts some Fourth of July festivities

Virginia Beach

Elbow Road reopens between Chesapeake and Virginia Beach ahead of schedule

National Politics

Gov. Wes Moore sidesteps 2028 talk while defining what patriotism means to him

National News

Two people dead, three shot at a mall near Detroit

National Politics

One year after passage, Trump health care law remains politically divisive

Health

West Nile cases surge in 2026 as CDC issues holiday advisory

Today's Forecast

First Warning Forecast: Record-breaking temps forecast this July 4th weekend

National News

Toddler found alive in morgue hours after being pronounced dead by doctor 

This no-bake berry trifle brings a festive twist to the Fourth of July

Virginia Beach

Four people safe after boat flips over in waters near CBBT: VBFD

America 250

Trump to celebrate America's birthday at Mount Rushmore

National News

SSA issuing 250th anniversary Social Security cards

America 250

Times Square ball drop rings in America's 250th birthday

Hampton

Southern Comfort restaurant closes after special use permit revoked in May

Transportation

More than 2 million Virginians expected to travel for Fourth of July weekend

Norfolk

Ocean View July 3 'Shore Thing' event adds shuttle service to help with parking

Norfolk

AI-powered heart scans at Sentara Health help detect disease earlier

National News

Scorching temperatures force changes to some July 4 events

Scripps News Life

July 4 closures start Friday for some offices and services

Sunrise Brief

Extreme heat for Friday and the holiday weekend, Fourth of July celebrations

Today's Forecast

First Warning Forecast: Heat index to 110+ for the holiday weekend

National Politics

Poll: Americans excited to celebrate July 4, but divided on Trump’s role

Transportation

Traffic to shift onto new bridge as Deep Creek project reaches major milestone

Virginia Beach

VB prepares for dangerous heat as holiday crowds arrive at the Oceanfront

Virginia Beach

Two people seriously injured after car crashes into golf cart: VBPD

National News

Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

National Politics

Supreme Court TPS ruling opens hundreds of thousands to deportation from the US

Outer Banks News and Weather

Hatteras ferry toll coming? State budget includes fees for all N.C. ferry routes

Investigations

Kicked off the force: Virginia sees dramatic rise in police decertifications

Virginia Beach

Fire pit explosion sends 4 children to the hospital in North End neighborhood

World News

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21

America 250

How Rock and Roll helped shape America's first 250 years