Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, November 15, 2025.
We begin with major news from Pleasure House Point. Many of us have watched the landscape change dramatically this past year, with thousands of trees cleared for a twelve million dollar wetlands restoration project. Four concerned residents have now filed suit against the Army Corps of Engineers, claiming the work has damaged local wildlife and threatened public access to the park. As emotions run high, the city is promising to plant over six hundred new trees—mostly live oaks—while monitoring the lawsuit’s progress. Community members remain deeply invested, especially as concerns about increased flooding have surfaced in recent weeks.
On the real estate front, there’s been a noteworthy industrial transaction on Viking Drive, where Selko Real Estate Ventures just purchased a large facility for almost thirteen point five million dollars. With commercial activity like this, local employment opportunities are expected to expand, encouraging those looking for work to keep an eye out for postings in shipping and logistics. Speaking of jobs, Uber is plusing up their women driver program across Hampton Roads—another boost for flexible work in our area.
Turning to the weather, after a cooler spell, we’re in for milder temperatures today. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM, with clear skies and a high around the low sixties. If you’re planning outdoor activities or heading to the oceanfront, keep in mind the winds are brisk, coming from the southwest at twenty to twenty-five knots and gusting up to thirty. Seas off our coast are rougher than usual—boaters should exercise caution. High tides hit at 4:12 AM and 4:21 PM, so plan your beach walks accordingly. This warming trend carries through the weekend, but get ready for things to cool down again next week.
City hall has been watching the debate over wetlands at Pleasure House Point closely, but the official message remains that restoring tidal wetlands is crucial for flood resilience and wildlife. Meanwhile, the Chesapeake Bay retirement community Westminster-Canterbury is reopening fourteen renovated memory care beds, helping more local families access critical services.
As for crime, police were busy on Friday. Significant incidents included a robbery involving a firearm, several drug possession arrests, and cases of assault and battery. One individual faces multiple charges after damaging property and reckless driving near Princess Anne Road. Law enforcement continues to urge caution for residents in neighborhoods near Lynnhaven and the Town Center after recent incidents.
On the lighter side, students from Ocean Lakes High outperformed expectations at the regional debate finals, bringing home new trophies. Our football teams are making strong showings—especially the Cox Falcons, who clinched another win last night at their home field. In music and culture, tonight marks the kickoff of the Virginia American Revolution 250th commemoration. Join your neighbors for a boardwalk tour exploring Native American history, or catch live folk acts near the Neptune statue on Atlantic Avenue.
And we end today with a feel-good story: a Virginia Beach fitness trainer who turned his personal battle with lung cancer into a push for early detection. His campaign is helping others seek screenings and start conversations about wellness, showing that even tough times can spark positive change in our community.
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