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Enhanced security measures in place for Busch Gardens on Saturday
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Busch Gardens is set to have an increased law enforcement presence in and around the park on Saturday. The security team at Busch Gardens requested additional off-duty officers from James City County Police Department and partnering agencies to be on-site to ensure safety for a performance apart of the Busch Gardens Concert Series, according to a JCCPD official. County artists Easton Corbin, Matt Stell and Hayden Coffman are set to perform Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. The partnership between JCCPD and Busch Gardens is to strengthen safety measures and ensure a positive guest appearance. In September, a large altercation occurred between two groups at Busch Gardens, which prompted a significant law enforcement response. Altercation at Busch Gardens Saturday night prompted police response Disorderly conduct may result in expulsion from the park or legal percussions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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8 hours ago
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New call limits in place for inmates at Virginia Beach Correctional Center
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Correctional Center's phone provider will soon only allow one free 5-minute call a month instead of per week. On Friday, ViaPath Technologies issued a statement to provide an update on changes in the Free Communication Program. Beginning June 1, one free 5-minute call a month will be granted for inmates. The Free Communication Program was adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and encouraged connections for inmates during the uncertain time. Five years later, the commitment has continued and has led to more than 100 million free calls for incarcerated individuals. 'We are committed to ensuring that each and every incarcerated individual has access to a baseline of free communication options,' the statement reads. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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9 hours ago
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Street sweeper catches on fire in Suffolk neighborhood
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A street sweeper caught on fire on a cul-de-sac in Suffolk Thursday morning. A social post from the City of Suffolk said several fire units responded to the scene, in the 100 block of Dove Ct. They got the call about the fire at 11:35 a.m. Diesel and hydraulic fluid leaked and required a Hazmat response. There were no injuries reported. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12 hours ago
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Love for VB: Community invited to ceremony honoring lives lost in May 31, 2019 mass shooting
Above is WAVY coverage from 2019 remembering the victims of the Virginia Beach mass shooting. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The City of Virginia Beach is inviting the community to show ' in remembrance of the lives lost in a mass shooting at the Municipal Center Complex on May 31, 2019. The city is hosting a six-year remembrance ceremony on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in honor of those killed and the survivors still healing from the unthinkable tragedy. The gathering will begin at 4 p.m. at the Mary C. Russo Volunteer Recognition Gazebo behind City Hall. The address is 2401 Courthouse Drive. Saturday's ceremony is open to the public and will take place rain or shine, the city said. The community is invited to wear blue, the color of remembrance, on Saturday and to participate in a moment of silence at 4:06 p.m., which is the time the first 911 call was received. 12 people were killed and four others were seriously injured in the Municipal Center Complex on May 31, 2019. A 5/31 memorial is currently under construction. It is being built at the corner of Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway and is expected to be finished next year. Complete Coverage: Virginia Beach Mass Shooting For more information, visit . On May 30, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin ordered that all U.S. and Commonwealth of Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings in memory of the victims of May 31 shooting. I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and remain at half-staff until sunset. Gov. Glenn Youngkin Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13 hours ago
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Excellent Educators: Chesapeake
Excellent Educators is a WAVY-TV 10 initiative to celebrate local teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students and communities during the last academic year. These Excellent Educators were nominated by their school divisions. Congratulations to these educators for all of their hard work and accomplishments! CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Throughout the month of May, 10 On Your Side is highlighting teachers in our area for our Excellent Educators series. In Chesapeake, we were introduced to Kaitlyn Gabriel. In 2025, she was named teacher of the year for both Oscar Smith Middle School and for the entire school district. View all of the nominated educators She teaches Civics and Economics to 6th graders at the middle school. Even though she struggled in school herself, she knew she wanted to be a teacher since Kindergarten. During WAVY's visit to Gabriel's classroom, she turned the Civics lesson into a secret agent style investigation. She is known to occasionally dress in costume for lessons, even if it makes driving to work a little embarrassing. Known to many students as Ms. Gabe, she started teaching in 2019, right before the COVID pandemic. 'Never really got a normal year and I think that's kind of a blessing, because it's made me a better teacher,' Gabriel said. 'All of the cool lessons I have come up with and the way that I have evolved as a teacher wouldn't have really happened without those learning gaps. It's forced me to be the best that I can be because it is what they deserve.' Outside the classroom, Gabriel is also a soccer coach. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
