Norfolk, VA news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

In Norfolk, VA on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: ODU plays Georgia Southern Thursday on national TV. Also: Norfolk mother of six Essence Robinson is missing; her family is pleading for answers; Norfolk police arrested a second suspect in a homicide on Sewells Point Road. Weather: Expect a pleasant day, partly cloudy with 70 to 75°F temperatures, no rain and winds up to 13 mph.

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Norfolk mother of six Essence Robinson is missing; her family is pleading for answers.WTKR · Oct 14, 6:20 PM
Norfolk police arrested a second suspect in a homicide on Sewells Point Road.City of Norfolk (.gov) · Oct 14, 4:46 PM
Police identified the victim of a fatal Kinney Street shooting as a 26-year-old Norfolk man.WTVR.com · Oct 14, 3:37 PM

News & local government

USS Harry S. Truman left Norfolk and is moving to Newport News for its RCOH overhaul.MilitaryNews.com · Oct 14, 6:11 PM
Norfolk and Newport News police launched an AI tool to handle non-emergency calls.WRIC ABC 8News · Oct 14, 3:27 PM
DeFlock Norfolk Coalition raised concerns about Flock cameras with city officials.WAVY.com · Oct 13, 7:37 PM

Traffic & transport

Lanes reopened after a multi-vehicle crash on I-64 westbound near Virginia Beach Boulevard.WAVY.com · Oct 14, 9:23 AM

Events & going out

Stockley Gardens Art Festival takes place in Norfolk this weekend.WAVY.com · Oct 14, 6:00 PM

Housing & real estate

Norfolk City Council voted to add limits to short-term rentals in the Willoughby area.WAVY.com · Oct 13, 7:17 PM

Sports

ODU plays Georgia Southern Thursday night, Oct. 15, in a game shown on national TV.The Virginian-Pilot · Oct 14, 3:24 PM
Today: Warwick vs Hampton volleyball and King's Fork vs Deep Creek field hockey, both streaming live.NFHS Network · Oct 13, 10:04 PM

Community & volunteering

NAVSTA Norfolk hosts Bells Across America.13newsnow.com · Oct 14, 6:39 PM
A dog that spent months alone in a historic Norfolk cemetery is now looking for a foster home.People.com · Oct 14, 10:56 AM

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