Virginia Beach School Board Approves Changes to Seclusion and Student Protest Policies
New policies aim to limit seclusion and clarify rules for student-led demonstrations on school grounds.
Virginia Proposes Lowering Food Sales Requirement for Restaurants with Liquor Licenses
Virginia Aquarium rescues stranded seal pup
Crime
Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Woman, Hiding Body in Toolbox
Virginia Beach man convicted of first-degree murder and stabbing in the commission of a felony

Independent Citizen Review Board Fails to Reach Consensus on Police Killing of Donovon Lynch
Board split 5-1 on internal affairs investigation, unable to send recommendations to city manager
Deadly Crash Reported on Diamond Springs Road in Virginia Beach
Police are investigating the incident that occurred in the 1000 block of the road.
Weather
Garage Fire Contained in Virginia Beach's Pungo Neighborhood
No injuries reported after crews extinguish blaze caused by wood stove

Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Southbound Lanes on Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Drivers urged to avoid area and seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the scene.
Clothing Ignites Heater, Sparking Fire at Virginia Beach Motel
Blaze damages second floor of three-story hotel, but no injuries reported
Politics
6 GOP Candidates Vie for Special Election in Virginia House District 98
The election was called after the death of Del. Barry Knight, who served the district for over a decade.

Virginia Beach Arena Project Paused, Investors to Receive Refunds
City denies group's request to build 20,000-seat arena at the Oceanfront
Virginia Beach Voter Registrar's Office Relocates Ahead of Special Election
New office location aims to improve access and service for voters.
Lifestyle
Expert Tips for Sparkling Hardwood Floors
Learn the right way to deep clean hardwood floors and keep them looking their best.

Virginia Beach Considers Banning Seclusion Rooms in Schools
School board reviews policy after lawsuit alleges mistreatment of student with autism
Virginia Beach Honors Indigenous Tribes with New City Hall Plaque
The plaque is the result of a two-year project involving 11 different tribes.
Business
Armada Hoffler to Rebrand as AH Realty Trust, Shed Multifamily Portfolio
Virginia-based REIT to focus on retail and office properties after shedding apartments and construction arm

Armada Hoffler Announces Major Strategic Shift, Rebranding to AH Realty Trust
Company plans to exit multifamily and fee-income businesses to focus on retail and office assets
Armada Hoffler Unveils Transformation, Becomes AH Realty Trust
Company to exit multifamily, construction, and financing businesses to focus on retail and office properties