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/

Super Doppler 10 Meteorologist Brian Michigan has the latest weather forecast for the Hampton Roads viewing area. More weather: https://www.wavy.com/weather/

The Virginia Department of Health recently confirmed a measles case.

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President Donald Trump said when he took office 11 months ago, he inherited a mess with the economy and he is fixing it as he seeks to blame economic challenges on Democrats.

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-trump-is-previewing-his-2026-agenda-in-an-address-to-the-nation-as-his-popularity-wanes/

A Chesapeake woman faces charges related to animal cruelty after police say an apparent surgical procedure was performed on a French bulldog by an unlicensed individual.

Link: http://wavy.com

Super Doppler 10 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Edmondson has the latest weather forecast for the Hampton Roads viewing area. More weather: https://www.wavy.com/weather/

Talks of the potential for a data center to come to Newport News already have some residents speaking out in opposition.

Although the potential project is in a very early stage with nothing set in stone, one Newport News woman wants it stopped before it starts.

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/talks-of-possible-data-center-in-newport-news-sparks-online-petition/

The Norfolk Public School Board discussed an updated long-term school consolidation and equity transition plan, presented during Wednesday's meeting.

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/nps-board-discusses-plan-to-tackle-scheduled-school-consolidations/