Video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/coast-guard-saves-4-lives-and-2-cats-in-outer-banks-rescue/

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The Hampton Roads Show | December 18, 2025

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Virginia Beach Fire Department crews responded to a brush fire in the 3300 block of West Neck Road around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/accidental-fire-in-virginia-beach-damages-two-acres-of-grass/

Nearly half of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration, while just as many disapprove of his handling of the economy and affordability, according to a new national poll conducted by Emerson College Polling. https://www.wavy.com/news/national/americans-disapprove-of-trumps-handling-of-the-economy-approve-on-immigration-emerson-college-polling/

A 20-year-old man pled guilty to possessing a machine gun as a convicted felon at a New Year’s Eve party in 2024 in Norfolk.

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk-man-pleads-guilty-to-machine-gun-possession-at-new-years-eve-party/

Fauna the elf has discovered the Virginia Zoo’s newest residents, welcoming a group of meerkats named Cady, Regina, Gretchen and Karen, now settling into their new home along the African Safari Trail. https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia-zoo-welcomes-new-meerkat-residents/

Crews in Norfolk are responding to a vehicle submerged in water Thursday morning. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/crews-in-norfolk-responding-to-vehicle-submerged-in-lafayette-river/