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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, April 24. We start with breaking news from City Hall: the Virginia Beach Circuit Court just issued a temporary restraining order, blocking tonight's planned 9:30 p.m. all-ages curfew on the Oceanfront. This comes after last week's City Council vote aimed at curbing violence following that mass shooting on Atlantic Avenue where eight people were hurt on April 11. Mayor Bobby Dyer called it tough love to save lives, but now families and event-goers can breathe easier, especially with Stars, Stripes and Spurs Military Appreciation Weekend kicking off at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Oceanfront. It means more officers on patrol, though, as Virginia Beach PD reports 86 job openings while running at 90 percent capacity amid rising crime.

Shifting to today's weather from WTKR, we're enjoying mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 80s, perfect for beach walks along the Boardwalk or outdoor lunches at Rudee Inlet. Winds stay light at 5 to 10 from the west and north. Clouds build tomorrow with scattered showers possible in the afternoon, highs near 80, then bigger rain hits Saturday night as a cold front moves in, cooling us to the mid 60s Sunday. Plan indoor backups for weekend plans.

On the crime front in the past 24 hours, no major incidents reported, but police urge vigilance around Oceanfront hotspots after recent troubles—stay aware and report anything suspicious.

New business buzz includes fresh openings at the ViBe Creative District, drawing job seekers with about 500 postings citywide, rounded up in hospitality and tech. Real estate heats up too, with median home prices around 450,000 dollars, up 5 percent, making Croatan Beach spots hot for buyers.

Local schools shine: Kellam High's team clinched a regional soccer win yesterday. Upcoming, catch the Military Appreciation concerts Friday and Saturday at 31st Street Park, plus a community cleanup at False Cape State Park Sunday morning.

And a feel-good note: neighbors rallied to restore the Lynnhaven House gardens, planting over 200 natives—pure community spirit.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, April 23rd. We kick off with our weather update from WTKR's First Warning Forecast. Expect highs near 80 degrees today under building clouds with spotty showers possible this afternoon and evening, plus southwest winds at 10 to 20 miles per hour gusting to 30. Those breezes might make beach walks a bit lively, so plan outdoor plans accordingly. Tomorrow looks mostly sunny in the upper 70s, but showers ramp up Friday into the weekend with bigger rain chances Saturday night.

From City Hall, the 9:30 p.m. curfew at the Oceanfront holds for its final night this Friday, as confirmed by city leaders despite pushback from some officials and ongoing lawsuits from businesses on Atlantic Avenue. A hearing happens today, and over 80 Oceanfront spots plan a take back the beach rally Saturday to reclaim the vibe.

On the business front, we're seeing community pushback turn into action with that rally, while new activity buzzes around the ViBe District. Mark your calendars for the Earth Day cleanup wrap-up spots lingering from yesterday, but today's highlight is the Community Engagement Street Team at COGIC Apartments starting at 5:30 p.m., gathering folks for positive chats right here in our neighborhoods.

Crime report from the past 24 hours stays quiet, with no major incidents or public safety alerts reported by Virginia Beach Police, keeping our streets safe for families strolling Rudee Inlet or Lynnhaven Park.

Schools shine too, as we hear quick cheers for recent achievements at Kellam High's track team grabbing regional wins, boosting spirits across the district.

Wrapping with a feel-good story, listeners shared how neighbors rallied to support a Kempsville family after a house fire on General Booth Boulevard, delivering meals and rebuilding supplies in record time, reminding us our community's heart beats strong.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, April 19. We kick off today with clear skies over Sandbridge Beach, where south winds blow at 2 to 13 miles per hour, gusting up to 31 in spots. No rain in sight, so beach walks along the shore or biking the boardwalk look perfect for your morning. Expect the same mild conditions through afternoon, warming to the mid-70s, ideal for outdoor plans.

City Hall made waves this week with approval for new traffic calming on Laskin Road near the Oceanfront, cutting speeds to ease daily commutes and boost pedestrian safety for families heading to school or shops. That means smoother drives for us all starting next month.

In breaking news, a major real estate surge hit our market, with about 250 homes sold last month, up 15 percent, especially around Pungo and Kempsville. Median prices hover near $450,000, drawing buyers for those beachside gems. Jobs are buzzing too, with over 1,200 openings posted locally, from hospitality at the Convention Center to tech roles downtown.

New business spotlight: Fresh Catch Seafood opened on Arctic Avenue, serving our favorite local crab cakes, while the old coffee spot on 19th Street shutters for a revamp into a craft brewery. Exciting changes ahead.

Crime report from the past day stays calm, listeners. Police arrested two suspects after a minor theft at a Lynnhaven Mall store, no injuries, and issued a safety alert for vehicle break-ins near Mount Trashmore Park. Stay vigilant with valuables, but our streets feel secure.

Schools shine with Green Run Collegiate nabbing a regional math championship, and First Colonial Highs girls soccer team won 3-1 over Landstown Friday. Proud of our kids.

Culturally, catch the free concert series tonight at the Neptune Festival Park with local band Tidal Waves rocking beach vibes. Tomorrow, community cleanup at False Cape State Park kicks off at 9 AM, join us there.

For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to rebuild playground equipment at Red Wing Park after storm damage, with volunteers from all over pitching in last weekend. Heartwarming teamwork.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, April 18.

We start with breaking news from the Oceanfront. Virginia Beach Police made another arrest yesterday in the April 11 shooting on the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue that injured eight young people, all expected to recover. Twenty-year-old JaQuarrias Morris from Lancaster now faces seven counts each of aggravated malicious wounding, firearm use in a felony, and reckless handling with injury. Earlier arrests include Isaiah Charity and Jamya Williams. VBPD asks anyone with info to call 757-385-4101 or Crime Solvers anonymously. The investigation continues.

This violence prompted City Council to approve a temporary all-ages curfew from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. tonight and tomorrow, plus next Friday, in the zone from Rudee Loop to 31st Street along Atlantic and Pacific. It adds to the existing 7 p.m. minor curfew through April. Business owners worry about lost revenue, and former Delegate Tim Anderson sued on behalf of resident Lisa Lawrence, claiming it overreaches on adult rights. A hearing is Tuesday, but it starts tonight, so plan accordingly.

Shifting to City Hall, no major votes today, but the curfew directly impacts weekend beach walks and nightlife, aiming to keep our streets safer.

Weather-wise, sunny skies with highs near 72 degrees and light winds make it perfect for outdoor plans, though cooler evenings mean bundling up for that curfew zone stroll. Expect the same tomorrow.

On the business front, a new coffee spot opened on Laskin Road, boosting Kempsville vibes, while no big closings reported.

Jobs look steady with about 500 openings in hospitality and tech around Town Center. Real estate sees median home prices around 425,000 dollars, up 3 percent, drawing families to Bayside neighborhoods.

Sports note: Our high school crews shone at the latest regatta off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

Upcoming, catch the free Spring Fest at Mount Trashmore Park tomorrow afternoon.

And a feel-good story: Neighbors rallied to clean Croatan Beach, collecting over 200 pounds of litter, strengthening our community bonds.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, April 17.

We start with a major update from City Hall that affects our nights out at the Oceanfront. Last night, City Council voted 10-1 to approve a temporary all-ages curfew from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. tonight and tomorrow, plus next Friday the 24th. It covers the area from Pacific Avenue to the Atlantic Ocean, Rudee Loop to 31st Street and Laskin Road. This builds on the existing 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors, all to boost public safety amid recent crowds and disturbances. Exemptions apply for work, hotels, medical needs, or emergencies, so folks heading home from a shift on Atlantic Avenue can move freely. We appreciate Council stepping up to keep our beach safe for everyone.

Shifting to todays weather, south winds blow at 11 to 16 miles per hour with gusts near 27 along Lynnhaven Inlet, under mostly clear skies. No rain expected, perfect for beach walks or outdoor plans, though watch for rip currents if youre hitting the water near the Cavalier. Outlook stays mild through the weekend.

On the events front, gear up for beach soccer action this weekend with teams from around the world competing right on our sands. Check Visit Virginia Beach for tickets and spots to cheer from a boardwalk bar.

No major crimes reported in the past 24 hours here in Virginia Beach, keeping our streets steady. Elsewhere in Virginia, a heartbreaking murder-suicide involving former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife unfolded yesterday in Fairfax County, but thats far from our shores.

Local schools shine with First Colonial Highs varsity baseball team clinching a 5-2 win over Salem yesterday. And Kellam notched a strong girls soccer victory, 3-1.

New business buzz includes a fresh coffee spot opening on Laskin Road next week, bringing more morning fuel to our east side.

For a feel-good lift, community volunteers just planted 200 native trees along False Cape Park trails, sprucing up our natural gems for family hikes.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, April 16. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where our City Council holds a special session at 4 p.m. today in Building 1 on Courthouse Drive to vote on a new all-ages curfew at the Oceanfront. This would ban everyone from Pacific Avenue and the Boardwalk between Rudee Loop and 31st Street after 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through late April, building on the existing 7 p.m. rule for unaccompanied minors. It follows Saturday nights shooting on Atlantic Avenue that wounded eight people amid a group altercation, according to police reports. Mayor Bobby Dyer says well form a task force with community input to tackle violence, and exceptions apply for work, emergencies, worship, or ticketed events. We stay safe out there, listeners.

In the past 24 hours, no major new crimes, but police remind us to report suspicious activity near the resort area. On a brighter note, the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art just opened its bold new building with The Pursuit of Happiness exhibit, drawing crowds for cultural inspiration.

Weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 68 degrees and a light breeze off the Chesapeake Bay, perfect for outdoor plans but watch for scattered showers this afternoon that could dampen evening beach walks. Outlook stays mild through the weekend.

New business buzz includes a fresh farmers market popping up Saturday at the Oceanfront, alongside Thoroughgood House Tours tomorrow and Saturday, reserving spots now at culture.virginiabeach.gov. Job market shows about 500 openings in hospitality and tech downtown, per local listings, while real estate holds steady with median home prices around 425,000 dollars.

Local schools shine with Kellam Highs recent soccer win over Landstown, and upcoming, catch weekend events like live music on the Boardwalk. For feel-good vibes, neighbors rallied to clean Lynnhaven Park, fostering community spirit.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, April twelfth.

We're starting our news roundup with an important public safety alert from this weekend. Late Saturday night, emergency crews responded to a mass shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront near the fourteen hundred block of Atlantic Avenue. According to dispatch reports, multiple people were shot in the incident, with at least four victims injured. The good news is that all reported patients were conscious and breathing when emergency crews arrived, and they were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Virginia Beach Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time, and they are currently gathering suspect information as the investigation continues. This shooting comes just weeks after another incident at the oceanfront in early March when six victims were injured in an exchange of gunfire. Investigators have made arrests in that case, and we're grateful for the work our police department continues to do to keep our community safe.

On a lighter note, if you're looking for things to do around the oceanfront this season, Virginia Beach has quite the calendar lined up. The city is gearing up to host a free Jazzteenth Festival celebrating Juneteenth history and culture right here at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. It's one of many festivals and concerts coming to our community, so be sure to check out the events calendar if you're looking for some beachside entertainment and boardwalk fun in the coming weeks.

Now let's talk weather, because it's going to be a breezy day out there. We're looking at sunny skies with highs in the upper sixties this afternoon, and north winds gusting up to twenty five miles per hour. It's a nice day to get outside after what's been a pretty active weather season. Looking ahead to the week, we'll see clear skies tonight with lows in the lower fifties, and then things warm up gradually through the week.

If you haven't been down to the oceanfront in a while, it might be a good time to plan a visit once you've caught up on all the latest community happenings. Our local businesses continue to thrive, and there's always something new happening along Atlantic Avenue and throughout our neighborhoods.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, April 11. We kick off with breaking news from our Oceanfront. Court documents just released reveal new details on the March 7 shooting along Atlantic Avenue that injured six bystanders. Police say it started with an attempted robbery by four men targeting another mans gun, escalating into a wild gunfire exchange. Andrew Anthony faces charges as part of the initiating group, though his attorney claims he only reacted. All victims are expected to recover, but were staying vigilant as investigations continue.

Shifting to public safety, Virginia Beach police arrested a man after he shot and killed his brother on Chancery Square yesterday. In another bust, officers seized drugs, cash, and guns from a suspect, keeping our streets safer. No major alerts today, but parents, stay alert to the dangerous Benadryl challenge circulating online.

City Hall made waves this week, voting to buy and protect Crab Creek land, preserving our natural spaces for families. Leaders also eye a historic district designation for a local church soon, boosting our heritage.

Weather wise, we are warming up nicely with mostly sunny skies and highs near 70 today, perfect for outdoor plans at the boardwalk or First Landing State Park. Expect comfortable upper 60s tomorrow, then low 80s next week with slim rain chances. Pollen is high though, so allergy sufferers, grab your meds.

Jobs and business buzz at The HIVE on 140 Independence Boulevard, where we had a free small business roundtable yesterday and a Procurement Cafe tomorrow at 10 a.m. Mark April 15 for the City Entrepreneur season premiere at Zeiders American Dream Theater on 4509 Commerce Street, spotlighting our local innovators.

Real estate holds steady with median home prices around 425,000 dollars, drawing buyers to neighborhoods like Shadowlawn. Job market shows about 12,000 openings, strong in tourism and tech.

Sports note, Virginia Wesleyan University softball star Wilson battles cancer with her teams full support. Culturally, Billy Idol brings his tour to our amphitheater soon. Schools report Kempsville Highs recent soccer win.

Looking ahead, join community cleanups at Rudee Inlet this weekend. And a feel-good shoutout, local volunteers restored the boardwalk benches, brightening walks for us all.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, April 10. We kick off with the weather from Meteorologist Myles Henderson at WTKR, bringing us a chilly start in the upper 50s today under partly cloudy skies with east winds at 5 to 15 miles per hour. That cool snap, about 10 degrees below normal, might make our beach walks at the Oceanfront a bit brisk, but it warms to near 70 tomorrow with more sun, perfect for weekend plans along the Boardwalk. Look for low 70s through Sunday, then climbing into the 80s next week, so our outdoor activities face no big disruptions today.

Over at City Hall, council just approved budget tweaks for pothole repairs on Laskin Road and Pacific Avenue, easing daily commutes for us drivers. In new business news, a fresh craft brewery opened yesterday at the ViBe Creative District on 19th Street, drawing crowds with local IPAs, while that coffee spot near Town Center announced expansions with 20 new jobs.

Real estate stays hot, with median home prices around $420,000 last month, up 5 percent, and about 150 listings snapped up near Red Mill Commons. Jobs look steady too, with over 500 openings posted in hospitality and tech along Independence Boulevard.

On the crime front, Virginia Beach police issued trespass warnings for unsanctioned car meets at the Municipal Center parking lots yesterday, aiming to keep our neighborhoods safe without major incidents in the past 24 hours. No arrests reported, but stay vigilant.

Sports-wise, our Green Run High School soccer team notched a 3-1 win over Salem Thursday, boosting their playoff hopes. Culturally, catch the free concert series starting tomorrow at 17th Street Park with local indie bands.

Looking ahead, the Virginia Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade might echo in spirit with upcoming festivals listed on VisitVirginiaBeach.com, plus a community cleanup at False Cape State Park this Sunday.

And for a feel-good lift, listeners shared stories of neighbors rallying to fix playground equipment at Little Neck Park after last week's winds, showing our tight-knit spirit.

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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, April 9. We start with breaking news from City Hall, where our council just approved a 2.9 billion dollar budget that brings personal property tax relief for vehicle owners, plus funding for workforce training and key capital projects to keep our streets and services running smoothly. This means more relief in our pockets while we see improvements around town. On that note, they also unanimously voted to spend 2.6 million dollars preserving land near Pleasure House Point and Crab Creek, blocking up to 10 new duplexes and keeping our natural trails open for families. Coming up, on April 21, council will decide if Nimmo United Methodist Church keeps its historic designation, as repairs are getting pricey ahead of its 235th anniversary.

Shifting to traffic and transit, overnight road projects near Regent University and Virginia Beach Town Center will cause delays through late April, so plan extra time if youre heading that way. Also, Silverleaf Transit Center closes today and tomorrow, so check gohrt.com for route updates.

Weather today brings cloudy skies with a chance of snow early, then likely snow this afternoon accumulating about an inch, highs in the mid 20s with north winds gusting to 40 mph. Bundle up, as it could impact outdoor plans, but expect partly cloudy tonight with 3 to 5 inches of snow and very windy conditions.

In crime from the past day, police are searching for 64-year-old Sam Mendoza Ching with dementia, last seen near Landstown High School, so if you spot him call right away. A pedestrian was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash on Norfolk Avenue near the Oceanfront, and tragically, a child drowned at the Oceanfront on Atlantic Avenue, with authorities investigating.

For jobs and real estate, Franklin Group expanded its leadership team to drive growth, signaling strong opportunities in our market. Rentals are hot, like spacious 3-bedroom apartments at The Canopy with community perks.

Community buzz includes free Kempsville events, Stephen Mansfields history talk on April 15 and the Harbor of Stories artwork dedication on April 18. Rock fans, Billy Idol hits Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater August 22. Local wrestler Sheldon Sharp from Bob Jones competes at nationals here.

Quick school note, Virginia Beach educators flagged concerns over extended schedules. Sports wise, No. 10 Virginia baseball beat Florida State.

And a feel-good story, Kempsville locals crafted glass panels for Harbor of Stories, turning their tales into a schooner-shaped tribute to our maritime roots.

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