WVBT-TV (Portsmouth, VA)

WVBT is a Fox-affiliated television station that operates on virtual channel 43 and UHF digital channel 21. It is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and serves the Hampton Roads region, which includes cities like Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Hampton, as well as the Outer Banks area of northeastern North Carolina. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group and works alongside its sister station, WAVY-TV, an NBC affiliate licensed in Portsmouth. Both WVBT and WAVY-TV share their studios on Wavy Street in downtown Portsmouth and their transmission facilities are located on Kings Highway (SR 125) in the Driver area of Suffolk, Virginia. WVBT does not have a separate website; instead, it is combined with the website of WAVY-TV.

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#30430

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#5754

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Manassas man charged with rape after sexually assaulting girl he met on Instagram, police say

1 day ago | wavy.com | Jenny Gable

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A Manassas man is being held behind bars after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child he met on Instagram, police announced Thursday. Officers arrested Widman Vicente Lopez, 19, on June 4, charging him with rape, solicitation of a minor and use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving minors.
Around 100 firefighters respond to Northwest DC house fire

2 days ago | wavy.com | Kaitlyn Dillon |Anna Chen

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Over 100 firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Northwest D.C., according to DC Fire and EMS (DCFD). Firefighters responded to reports of a house fire in the 3800 block of Albamarle St. NW, where heavy flames could be seen coming from the home. The fire had started in the basement and then extended to all floors of the two-and-a-half-story home. According to firefighters, the bulk of the flames have been extinguished and it took about 30 minutes.
VIDEO: Thousands of sand fleas swarm Florida beach

3 days ago | wavy.com | Jane Alvarez-Wertz

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. (WAVY) – A Florida beachgoer captured video of a swarm of sand fleas at Satellite Beach. Denise Derrick Wright described the scene as “crazy.”She posted the video on her Facebook page on May 27 and noted that while it’s sand flea season, she’s never seen anything quite like this. “Just want beachgoers to know not to be afraid of them,” Derrick Wright said in her post. “Growing up in Satellite Beach I used to love digging them up! Just so weird seeing them in a colony like that.
Blog: Tracking haze today. An area of low pressure tomorrow.

3 days ago | wavy.com | Jeremy Wheeler

This morning we had quiet weather again. We had lots of sunshine again. But we also had that overhead haze as well. As I mentioned yesterday, this haze is from the long-travelled wildfire smoke coming out of the numerous wildfires in Canada. The smoke dropped down to the south. Then the smoke rolled east. Today is seems that a wig waft of smoke will come back in off of the ocean. The problem today is that the smoke and haze may drop down a little lower.
Got a scam text claiming to be from the NCDMV? Here’s how to report it

3 days ago | wavy.com | Hannah Leyva |Harrison Grubb

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Fraud text messages claiming to be from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles are making the rounds again. According to NCDMV, the scam texts “falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV.”In addition to requests for payments, they also include language threatening consequences such as the suspension of the victim’s vehicle registration and driver’s license if the fee isn’t paid.
VBPD hosting free catalytic converter engraving event

3 days ago | wavy.com | Madie MacDonald

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Police Department is hosting a catalytic converter engraving event on Saturday. According to a Facebook post, the event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the department’s Third Precinct, located at 926 Independence Boulevard. The event is free, but registration is required. Several slots for Saturday’s event remain open. Those interested in attending can register for the event using the link here. Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
Roosevelt Memorial Park sued for $3M+

3 days ago | wavy.com | Andy Fox

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — After a couple’s son was allegedly buried “in a decrepit, mud-torn, weed and trash-infested section of Roosevelt Memorial Park,” the couple has filed a more than $3 million lawsuit against the burial ground, saying its owners were grossly negligent and reckless. 10 On Your Side, on a number of occasions over the years, has reported on complaints surrounding Roosevelt Memorial Park, to the point where we were asked not to return.
Maury tops Woodside, Menchville beats Nansemond River in girls soccer 5B region semis

3 days ago | wavy.com | Brian Parsons

NORFOLK (WAVY) – The Maury Commodores won the girls soccer 5B region championship in 2024 and they will have a chance to defend their title. Tuesday afternoon, Maury defeated Woodside 5-0 in the region semifinals to advance to the title game and an automatic berth in the state playoffs. “This is the one we wanted to get,” Maury coach Orion Hall said. “We wanted to get it for them (seniors) so they go out all four years they go the state tournament.
Hampton University investigates an administrator after a social media video

3 days ago | wavy.com | Nick Broadway

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A Hampton University administrator is under investigation in light of a viral social media video in which a student claims grades were withheld in exchange for an inappropriate request. 10 On Your Side tried reaching out to and talking to students at Hampton University about the social media post, but many are too worried to go on camera, concerned about what action the university might take against them if they go public.
Phish returning to the ‘Mothership’ in Hampton

3 days ago | wavy.com | Jane Alvarez-Wertz

The video above is from WAVY’s coverage of Phish’s last performance at the Hampton Coliseum. HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Phish is returning to the ‘Mothership’ in Hampton for the first time since 2018. The popular jam band is ending its ‘Summer Tour 2025’ with a three-show return to the Hampton Coliseum, from September 19-21. According to reports, Phish refers to the Coliseum as the ‘Mothership’ because of the venue’s unique design and because the band has played many iconic shows there.