According to the alert notice, Acevedo was abducted at 9 a.m. Friday and was last seen in the 200 block of Mica Avenue in Virginia Beach. That’s part of a large apartment complex in the Kempsville area of the city, west of Holland Road and south of Interstate 264.

Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo, a Hispanic male who is about 105 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, is believed to be in extreme danger.

The ransom texts sent to the family of 12-year-old Juan Acevedo were an overseas scam, police said Thursday.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Emmy-nominated actor and comedian, Jon Lovitz, will be bringing laughs to the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach. Lovitz is an actor, comedian and voice actor. He began acting while in high school and continued throughout college.

A Virginia Beach 12-year-old boy who police believed initially may have been abducted died from accidental drowning, according to the Office of

Sheriff Rocky Holcomb has banned the use of wrap restraints by his office and added more oversight roles following the June 2024 death of Rolin Hill in custody.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach judge denied one man bail after prosecutors say he killed his stepfather in a heated argument over food. 38-year-old Daniel Van Dyke allegedly told investigators he had "fantasized" about killing his stepfather, 58-year-old Roy Stackhouse, numerous times during his life.

Watch this US Marine attempt the new Army Combat Fitness Test. The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is an update for the old Army fitness test which has been conducted since 1980.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are requesting assistance to identify a man involved in a larceny at FCI Towers. It was reported to police that $5,000 worth of cell tower tool building equipment was stolen from FCI Towers at 2528 Horse Pasture Road.

Virginia Beach is moving on from hosting the festival after organizers failed to announce a lineup and commence ticket sales by the Monday deadline set by city leaders.

An adult foster care program in Virginia Beach provides a safety net for those facing homelessness, I spoke with a participant who said it changed her life.

Mayor Bobby Dyer said the city is “moving on” from the Something in the Water music festival this year, but didn’t rule out bringing the event back