Community Pulse

A man was convicted of second degree murder in connection to a fatal 2025 shooting outside a convenience store in Ocean View, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney.

Oct 29, 2026

WAVY-TV 10 (Norfolk)gunfire in neighborhood near ODU

In neighborhood near ODU, six homes, car struck by bullets

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- Six homes and a car in a neighborhood near Old Dominion University were struck by bullets after gunfire was exchanged near a Norfolk intersection Wednesday evening. According to officials, units with the Norfolk Police Departme...

Oct 29, 2026

City of Norfolk News Flashlight rail safety grant

HRT Awarded Grant for Light Rail Safety

Oct 29, 2026

City of Norfolk News Flashviolent crime sentencing

Commonwealth v. Rico L. Lindsey

Man Sentenced to 6 Years After Pleading Guilty to Shooting Woman in Calvert Square

Oct 29, 2026

13News Now (Norfolk)gun violence incident

6 homes, 1 car hit by gunfire in Norfolk

A shootout near West 27th Street and Elkhorn Avenue in Norfolk on Wednesday evening left six homes and one car damaged. No injuries were reported.

Oct 29, 2026

City of Norfolk News Flashcriminal sentencing and police use of force

Commonwealth v. Markell T. Taylor

Man Sentenced to 13 ½ Years Following Jury Convictions for Shooting at Police, Being Felon in Possession of Firearm; Officers’ Actions in Returning Fire Justified

Oct 29, 2026

WTKR News 3 (Norfolk)gun violence in Lambert's Point

Bullets hit six Norfolk homes; neighbors call for more cameras, police presence

Bullet holes remain in several homes in Norfolk's Lambert's Point neighborhood after police say multiple people exchanged gunfire Wednesday evening.

Oct 29, 2026

Community Pulse

Housing priorities and displacement

Housing and legislative priorities

Affordable housing monitoring

Absentee landlord accountability

Hotel alcohol sales at 2630 Almeda Avenue

Short-term rental homestay at 8001 Simons Drive

Short-term rental at 1024 Hillside Avenue

Slover Library banquet hall and entertainment

Dutch Bros Coffee drive-through

Short-Term Rental Overlay

Environmental Concerns

Willoughby Rezoning (PH-5)

Teen Center Proposal

Public Housing Demolition

Parking Enforcement

Youth Investment and Community Concerns

Youth and Families

Flock Cameras / ALPR

Oakwood Flea Market

Jerekon CUPs

Dockside Social CUPs

Economic equity and redevelopment incentives

Pembroke Towers deferred maintenance

Park cleanup citation and emergency preparedness

Flock surveillance contract

TAME air quality monitoring at Lambert's Point

Willoughby Spit short-term rental overlay

Parking enforcement near NSU (Zone 7)

Homelessness state of emergency

Police department accountability

Child support for returning citizens

Parking enforcement and trash near NSU

Climate action and equitable stormwater spending

Youth initiative and housing

Sentara hospital grievance

Homelessness and rental housing

Flock camera contract

Flooding and infrastructure

East Beach Farmers Market parking

School Sales Tax Referendum

All-America City Award

Police Department and Commonwealth Attorney's Office

Personal property tax on antique cars

Grant funding and community programs

Resident morale

Street takeovers

Norfolk State Precinct

Public comment procedures

Flock cameras

African American Mental Health Month event

In the News

Now Available! November 2026 Norfolk Resident Newsletter

Maintaining Our Metropolis: Fall 2026 Workshop

City of Norfolk Opens Grant Applications for Nonprofit Organizations

Man dies following three-vehicle crash on West Brambleton Avenue

Commonwealth v. Steven L. Kelly

Man convicted of second degree murder in fatal 2025 Ocean View shooting: NCA

In neighborhood near ODU, six homes, car struck by bullets

HRT Awarded Grant for Light Rail Safety

Commonwealth v. Rico L. Lindsey

6 homes, 1 car hit by gunfire in Norfolk

Commonwealth v. Markell T. Taylor

Bullets hit six Norfolk homes; neighbors call for more cameras, police presence