Fire destroys a lab building on a University of South Florida campus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish a blaze at a laboratory on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg and officials said Sunday that the building could be a total loss. The...

• NC boy and his dog were gunned down, sheriff says. ‘There is a monster among us’

• Child with significant injuries following Suffolk fire

• Man dies following downtown Norfolk shooting

A salute to America’s Marquis

While Lafayette had little to do with proclaiming America's independence, he was invaluable in helping America secure its sovereignty — especially during the culminating campaign in Virginia.

• Judges without robes in packed courtrooms; Newport News lifts curtain over law on Law Day

• If redistricting is approved, big changes in store for Historic Triangle

• Williamsburg’s Cheese Shop named the friendliest small business in Virginia

Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s proposal to end the war

A shaky three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to be holding.

• War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict

• Iran’s monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy

• What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war

Photos

• 

  

  Photos: Kellam boys and girls soccer visit Cox

  Kellam’s girls soccer team defeated Cox 4–0, while Cox’s boys team edged Kellam 1–0 in overtime at Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 28, 2026.

• 

  

  Photos: 2026 Virginia International Tattoo

• 

  

  Photos: ODU football spring game

• 

  

  Photos: Norfolk State football spring game

• 

  

  Photos: Tides fall to Jumbo Shrimp 7-1 in 11 innings

• 

  

  Photos: Admirals defeat Thunder in Overtime

• 

  

  Photos: Monarch Battalion Unit Memorial in honor of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah

• 

  Photos: USS George H.W. Bush departs for deployment

• 

  Photos: Cape Henry defeats Cox in boys lacrosse

• 

  Photos: Kellam plays at Menchville

• 

  Photos: No Kings rallies in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

• 

  Photos: Tides open season against Nashville

Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords...

• Which are rated the best senior living communities in Hampton Roads?

• ‘State of Innovation’: Hampton Roads’ foundation for growth ready for takeoff, leaders say

• ‘Use it or lose it’: Solar advocates say IRS is still writing checks for solar credits, so go get yours

Sustainable sushi: California farm grows rare wasabi plants

It's likely most wasabi you've had has been fake, because real wasabi is hard-to-grow and...

• Homesteading for nomads

• Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

• Hampton Roads consumers find rising cost of groceries hard to stomach

Jim Ducibella, an acclaimed writer and treasured friend, dies at 73: ‘He was impossible not to like’

Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs called Duce frequently in the last few weeks to talk...

• Christian Encarnacion-Strand homers for the second consecutive game as Norfolk Tides top Nashville

• Jacob Derrick drives to Langley Speedway victory as Limited Late Model parity continues

• Virginia Wesleyan softball team cruises in second ODAC tourney game

Southeastern District loaded with softball powers. ‘The toughest in the state.’

Deep Creek is poised to become the fifth Southeastern District team at No.1 in the...

• High school scoreboard: Top-ranked Cox beats No. 2 Greenbrier Christian in baseball showdown

• High school scoreboard: Sixth-ranked Deep Creek edges No. 2 Great Bridge in softball with walk-off win

• High school scoreboard: No. 8 Norfolk Academy blanks No. 10 First Colonial in girls soccer

Virginia Board of Elections still unable to certify April special election

Virginia’s Board of Elections was unable to certify the April 21 special election when it...

• Here are the candidates hoping to win Virginia’s 2nd District congressional seat

• Chesapeake considering tax rate increase, zoning changes for future data center projects

• Virginia attorney general will kick off ‘Law Day’ at Newport News courthouse Friday

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration’s push to end special status

Federal judge extends protected status for 3,000 Yemeni refugees.

• Long DACA renewal wait times leave some ‘Dreamers’ without status, a job and fearing detainment

• After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown

• Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown

Wittman hosts roundtable with Navy official, defense industry leaders

Rep. Rob Wittman hosted a roundtable with Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment...

• US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat

• US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

• Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it

Cartoon: Poison

Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for May 4, 2026.

• Editorial: Renewables offer greatest hope for domestic energy security

• Cartoon: Redistricting

• Column: Use a neglected corner of the Mall to honor American patriots

Virginia Supreme Court considers legality of redistricting election

The Supreme Court of Virginia heard arguments Monday in a case that challenges the legality...

• Multiple lawsuits challenge Virginia’s redistricting election. Here’s where each case stands.

• Judge blocks certification of Virginia redistricting referendum, Attorney General asks for stay

• How Hampton Roads voted in Virginia’s redistricting referendum

Today in History: May 3, ‘Gone with the Wind’ author wins Pulitzer Prize

Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, “Gone with the Wind.”

• GOP-led states move to punish enforcement of red flag gun orders

• The Supreme Court is being asked to restore access to an abortion pill by mail. Here’s what to know

• Today in History: May 2, carbon monoxide from Idaho mine fire kills 91

Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela

Jurors found Republican David Rivera and an associate, Esther Nuhfer, guilty on all counts.

• FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

• Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

• Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone