The Virginian-Pilot

2 people, including 16-year-old girl, die after Norfolk house fires

Two people died within two days of each other following separate house fires in Norfolk.

Firefighters respond to a blaze in the Oakdale Farms neighborhood in Norfolk on March 12, 2025.

Portsmouth council passed a resolution last year urging against any potential sale of the Virginia International Gateway due to the projected loss of $9 million in revenue. Though no sale is in progress, city leaders say the Port has committed to ensuring Portsmouth is at the table if a sale does occur.

Port of Virginia commits to include Portsmouth on any future sale of Virginia International Gateway

The fire that damaged a nightclub in early March has been confirmed arson, according to Battalion Chief Glen Williams.

Broadway Nightclub fire was arson, Norfolk official confirms

First Colonial returns most of its starters from a team that won the program's first state championship in more than 30 years.

757Teamz high school baseball preview: Defending state champ First Colonial starts at No. 1

The Spartans hope to challenge Maryland in College Park, after William & Mary meets High Point in Austin, Texas.

Norfolk State women take highest NCAA seed ever, while William & Mary celebrates automatic bid

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Business

Review: Flavor-bursting tea and Vietnamese coffee at new Virginia Beach cafe

Khoalitea Cafe (pronounced "qua-li-tea") was opened this month by Vietnam native Khoa Pelczar, who moved to the area two years ago from Northern Virginia.

Politics

Trump speaks along the southern border with Mexico

The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

The U.S. deported hundreds of immigrants after Trump invoked the act for the first time since World War II.

Virginia State Police have apprehended a 21-year-old who stole a U-Haul truck, evaded police on the interstate for over 10 miles and drove the wrong direction in traffic, according to an official statement.