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"Missing Child Found, Polls Open, and Local Businesses Shine in Virginia Beach"
Published 10 months, 1 week ago
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.
We start our morning with a sigh of relief. That missing child alert we heard about yesterday has ended safely. Four-year-old Kai Foreman was found just after midnight at a home here in Virginia Beach, and the suspect, Twenty-seven-year-old Tyli Scott, is now in custody. Our thanks go out to everyone who kept an eye out and to the Norfolk and Virginia Beach Police teams for their quick work.
Election Day is underway, and polls are open in Virginia Beach from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Registrar’s Office on Princess Anne Road. If you’re voting, make sure you bring your ID. If you forget, you’ll have to sign a statement or vote provisionally. Today’s primaries include key races for our House of Delegates and statewide offices, so if you haven’t cast your ballot, there’s still time.
Looking at local government, city hall has been busy. Just last week, City Council held a special session to discuss property development, the Atlantic Park project, and several appointments for city boards. Over at the Planning Commission, routine approvals for small residential water parcels were quietly moved forward, so we can expect some new development projects to take shape near Winston Salem Avenue this summer.
Now, a quick heads up for anyone planning to attend events at the Oceanfront. Police have cracked down on several non-permitted parties scheduled for beach week, which were heavily promoted on social media. If you bought tickets to one of these, double-check with organizers before heading out. Police stress that only permitted and city-approved events will go ahead this week, and there will be a visible police presence across the resort area.
On the business front, the Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting its annual Small Business of the Year Awards today at the convention center. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate our local entrepreneurs and network if you’re job hunting. The job market here remains steady with several hospitality and summer jobs open along Atlantic Avenue, and residential real estate activity around the south end continues, although inventory remains tight and prices are up about five percent over last year.
Today’s forecast calls for a warm, breezy day with highs in the low 80s, perfect for a walk on the Boardwalk or an early start at the farmers market on Dam Neck Road. There’s a slight chance of afternoon showers, so if you have outdoor plans, keep an umbrella handy. The rest of the week looks sunny and mild.
Upcoming community events include live music at the Oceanfront Amphitheater and a special half-off wine night at Case Special Tuesdays, plus summer swim meets for local schools. Congratulations to the Princess Anne High School softball team, who clinched the regional championship title last night.
There have been no major overnight public safety incidents reported beyond the resolved missing child case. Still, police urge everyone to stay alert with larger crowds expected over the next week.
Before we go, let’s share a feel-good story. Local volunteers from the Oceanfront Lions Club finished building a brand new playground at Mount Trashmore yesterday, just in time for summer. It’s already drawing big smiles from neighborhood kids.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We start our morning with a sigh of relief. That missing child alert we heard about yesterday has ended safely. Four-year-old Kai Foreman was found just after midnight at a home here in Virginia Beach, and the suspect, Twenty-seven-year-old Tyli Scott, is now in custody. Our thanks go out to everyone who kept an eye out and to the Norfolk and Virginia Beach Police teams for their quick work.
Election Day is underway, and polls are open in Virginia Beach from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Registrar’s Office on Princess Anne Road. If you’re voting, make sure you bring your ID. If you forget, you’ll have to sign a statement or vote provisionally. Today’s primaries include key races for our House of Delegates and statewide offices, so if you haven’t cast your ballot, there’s still time.
Looking at local government, city hall has been busy. Just last week, City Council held a special session to discuss property development, the Atlantic Park project, and several appointments for city boards. Over at the Planning Commission, routine approvals for small residential water parcels were quietly moved forward, so we can expect some new development projects to take shape near Winston Salem Avenue this summer.
Now, a quick heads up for anyone planning to attend events at the Oceanfront. Police have cracked down on several non-permitted parties scheduled for beach week, which were heavily promoted on social media. If you bought tickets to one of these, double-check with organizers before heading out. Police stress that only permitted and city-approved events will go ahead this week, and there will be a visible police presence across the resort area.
On the business front, the Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting its annual Small Business of the Year Awards today at the convention center. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate our local entrepreneurs and network if you’re job hunting. The job market here remains steady with several hospitality and summer jobs open along Atlantic Avenue, and residential real estate activity around the south end continues, although inventory remains tight and prices are up about five percent over last year.
Today’s forecast calls for a warm, breezy day with highs in the low 80s, perfect for a walk on the Boardwalk or an early start at the farmers market on Dam Neck Road. There’s a slight chance of afternoon showers, so if you have outdoor plans, keep an umbrella handy. The rest of the week looks sunny and mild.
Upcoming community events include live music at the Oceanfront Amphitheater and a special half-off wine night at Case Special Tuesdays, plus summer swim meets for local schools. Congratulations to the Princess Anne High School softball team, who clinched the regional championship title last night.
There have been no major overnight public safety incidents reported beyond the resolved missing child case. Still, police urge everyone to stay alert with larger crowds expected over the next week.
Before we go, let’s share a feel-good story. Local volunteers from the Oceanfront Lions Club finished building a brand new playground at Mount Trashmore yesterday, just in time for summer. It’s already drawing big smiles from neighborhood kids.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI