Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, October 9th, 2025.We wake up today to autumn air with a brisk northeast wind, temperatures climbing only into the upper sixties by this afternoon. The National Weather Service reminds us there’s a Beach Hazards Statement through eight tonight and a Coastal Flood Statement in effect until early afternoon. High surf and the possibility of minor flooding mean we’ll want to be extra cautious if heading out toward the oceanfront or low-lying areas. Looking ahead, the chill sticks around through Friday with another round of clouds and the increasing chance for rain starting Saturday as a powerful coastal storm is forming off the Mid-Atlantic—some are calling it a nor’easter in the making. So today might be our best bet to take a walk on the Boardwalk before things get messy this weekend.Turning to breaking news, a Virginia Beach parent at Brandon Middle School is speaking out after her child was threatened by another student in a harrowing incident this week. Police confirm a juvenile has been charged with threatening bodily harm and remains at the juvenile detention center as officials review school safety procedures. The district says they’re stepping up support and communication to all families while maintaining a visible security presence at the school.In the courts, a major local case concluded yesterday: Ricardo Leonel Mejia, convicted of multiple counts of child sexual assault, has been sentenced to thirty years in prison by a Virginia Beach judge. His case has fueled debate at City Hall and in Richmond about coordination with federal immigration authorities, as Mejia entered the country illegally and will be transferred to ICE custody after serving his sentence. Local law enforcement says they’ll continue working closely with affected families and reviewing community safety policies.While on the topic of public safety, the police report a quiet night on the Oceanfront, but stepped-up patrols will continue into the weekend, especially downtown and around Lynnhaven Mall. Keep an eye out for traffic slowdowns on Independence Boulevard this afternoon as utility crews continue post-storm repairs.City Council held a well-attended session last night, with ongoing debates over affordable housing initiatives and beach access funding. Council members voted to move forward with plans for two new playgrounds at Mount Trashmore and Red Wing Park, both set for groundbreaking next spring, aimed at giving families and kids more safe spaces.On the economic front, the local job market is steady with about nine hundred postings in hospitality, healthcare, and logistics, but smaller businesses mention having trouble filling weekend shifts as seasonal staff return to school. The real estate market holds strong, with the median home price around four hundred thousand dollars and new listings popping up in Aragona Village and Great Neck. Real estate agents note that open houses are bringing in plenty of first-time buyers despite higher mortgage rates.Music fans are gearing up for a big weekend at the Sandler Center, where the Virginia Beach Symphony kicks off its new season tomorrow night. There’s also live local acts daily at Back Bay Brewing and Shaka’s Live. If you’re more into fall festivals, don’t miss the Old Beach Farmers Market Saturday morning, and the Neptune Festival hosts its sand sculpture championship at 31st Street all weekend long.Highlighting our schools, congratulations go to Princess Anne High’s debate team, who clinched the regional championship last night, and to the Cox High Falcons, taking a close win over Tallwood in varsity football.And a feel-good story for your morning: volunteers from First Landing State Park joined forces with students from Bayside Middle to plant two hundred dune grasses along the North End, helping keep our shoreline healthy for generations to come.Thanks as always for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a beat in your community. This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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