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If you’re looking for love on a dating app this Valentine’s Day, you could be matching with a scammer.

LONDON (AP) — The family that owns a house in southwest England where an artwork from Banksy appeared in time for Valentine’s Day has covered the mural after it was defaced. Temporary fencing was also added Saturday to the home in Bristol and closed-circuit television has been installed to protect the artwork, which shows a […]

LONDON (AP) — The family that owns a house in southwest England where an artwork from Banksy appeared in time for Valentine’s Day has covered the mural after it was defaced. Temporary fencing was also added Saturday to the home in Bristol and closed-circuit television has been installed to protect the artwork, which shows a […]

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (CNN) — An Arizona widow received a Valentine’s Day delivery from heaven. Her husband, Randy Tenney, died in December but found a way to get his wife flowers on Valentine’s Day. “We thought we could have a big birthday party for him,” said Tenney. “We thought we could have Christmas, you know, […]

EAST POINT, Ga. (AP) — Three people were shot and wounded on Valentine’s Day at a restaurant just outside Atlanta that’s owned by singer and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss. A man entered the Old Lady Gang restaurant on Friday night and targeted another man, East Point police Capt. Allyn Glover told news […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Northrop Grumman launched its Cygnus capsule from the Virginia seashore. The cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying candy and cheese to satisfy the astronauts’ cravings. The nearly 4-ton shipment should arrive at the orbiting lab Tuesday. It took three tries over the past week to […]

FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office says the 17-year-old accused of killing his mother and 6-year-old brother on Valentine’s Day, has been arrested. Levianthan ‘Levi’ Norwood was taken into custody in North Carolina Saturday after store employees called in a shoplifter to police. Deputies said the 2007 Toyota Camry Norwood was […]

A judge denied bond for one of three defendants in the MacArthur Center shooting a year ago Friday.

First lady Melania Trump spent Valentine’s Day visiting more than a dozen young patients undergoing treatment for rare illnesses.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WGHP) — If you don’t know that today is Valentine’s Day by now, you are in trouble. Every year Valentine’s falls during Speedweeks at Daytona, so drivers have to plan for it unless you are Clint Bowyer. Clint Bowyer first had to be reminded Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. “It’s Valentine’s Day, […]

(NBC News) New devices are aiming to keep long distance-lovers connected this Valentine’s Day. Gift sites like Uncommon Goods are seeing a surge in the popularity of so-called connected devices, including the Love Box, featuring a heart that spins when a message is sent to the box. Connected friendship lights are another trending product, with […]

Great seafood from Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar.

A cold front moved through the region late yesterday. Before the front arrived the majority of the area reached high temperatures in the 60s, but there were a few 70s. We had a lot of rain in the region, but luckily it didn’t add up to too much in the rain gauges. Most of us […]

BEIJING (AP) — In virus-stricken China, couples can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a roast beef salad, hot chocolate, a rose and a note, all delivered to their door. The note, scrawled on the front of their sealed order, states the body temperature of the chef who made it. Moka Bros, a health food eatery in […]

FLOTUS will visit young patients at The Children’s Inn at NIH in Bethesda.

“Maybe you’ll amaze your loved one”

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — While not technically a campaign visit, Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday made a trip to South Carolina an opportunity to rail on Democrats for their failed attempt to oust President Donald Trump from office and for having difficulty tabulating results following last week’s Iowa caucuses. “President Donald Trump was acquitted […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Speedweeks is facing a significant shakeup. The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Valentine’s Day in 2021, a week earlier than usual and putting NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl seven days after the actual Super Bowl. The revised date could cause changes to Speedweeks, the opening stretch of stock car […]

In 2019, more than 25,000 consumers filed a report with the FTC about romance scams

(WAVY) – If you’re still not sure how to celebrate your Valentine this year, Chick-fil-A suggests chicken is the new chocolate. Now through February 29 (while supplies last), Chick-fil-A is offering up the following heart-shaped treats**: 30-count Chick-Fil-A Nuggets in a Heart Shaped Tray 10-count Chicken Mini’s in a Heart Shaped Tray 6-count Chocolate Chip […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Speedweeks is facing a significant shakeup. The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Valentine’s Day in 2021, a week earlier than usual and putting NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl seven days after the actual Super Bowl. The revised date could cause changes to Speedweeks, the opening stretch of stock car […]

We’re in the kitchen with Chef Michael Kellum from Berret’s Seafood Restaurant in Williamsburg! He’s making creme brulee and a special Valentine’s Day themed cocktail, ahead of their Valentine’s specials running this weekend.

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (WAVY) — Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket’s launch has been rescheduled to Feb. 14 at 3:43 p.m. The launch was rescheduled to the new date because of a better weather forecast and more time to test the replaced ground sensors. The launch will be livestreamed on the Wallops Flight Facility website. Click here […]

(WJW) — Pound Puppies are returning just in time for Valentine’s Day. The plush reproductions from the original toys made in the 1980s are being brought back by Basic Fun thanks to a licenseing agreement with Hasbro. Each Pound Puppy comes with an adoption certificate, name tag and sticker sheet. They will also come with […]

A very special weekend is coming, don’t be caught without sweets for your sweet!

We will have a lot of rain in the region today. It will be warm, breezy, and humid. Especially for this time of year. We have a warm front to our north with a cold front just to our west. There is a lot of moisture pushing into our area. We’ve already had some widespread […]

(WAVY) – If you’ve been waffling over where to take your special someone for Valentine’s Day, one restaurant chain is offering a special menu that promises to be “love at first bite.” Waffle House is hosting special Valentine’s Day dinners featuring candlelit booths draped in white table cloths, heart-shaped waffles, and plenty of hash browns […]

Backstreet is coming back to the beach!

The Swan Terrace at Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach would like to host you for Valentine’s Day.

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday and most small businesses are expecting to see a steady flow of shoppers.

Work on the bridge is set to go through Valentine’s Day.

URUAPAN, MEXICO (AP) — Alejandra Uvilla fled her home city of Apatzingan because of overwhelming violence, moving 65 miles (105 km) north to bustling, mountain-nestled Uruapan in the avocado belt of Michoacan state. Three years later, the bloodshed is even worse here. Cartels are battling for territory and reports of grisly killings are common, such […]

We will have some more up-and-down temperatures this week along with rising and sinking rain chances. No pun intended. Today will be pretty nice out overall, but there may be some isolated showers late in the day. High pressure is moving offshore. A warm front will move through the area, and then it will pass […]

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — Need a way to get revenge (sort of) on an ex? The San Antonio Zoo has an option for you. The “Cry Me a Cockroach” event on Valentine’s Day offers people the chance to name a cockroach after someone with whom, perhaps, they didn’t end on good terms. If naming a […]

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — It’s not Valentines’ Day yet, but you may have noticed a lot of people wearing red Friday. It’s Go Red For Women day, a day when the American Heart Association brings awareness to women’s heart health. The staff at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News accessorized all their […]

Chef Kyle Fowlkes from Cyprus Grill joined us in the kitchen to preview some dishes that will debut at their Valentines Day dinner.

The “Cry Me a Cockroach” event on Valentine’s Day offers people the chance to name a cockroach after someone who, perhaps, you didn’t end on good terms with.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg usually is on the receiving end of awards, but she’ll be handing out one in her name next week to a prominent philanthropist. Agnes Gund, who has given millions of dollars to support criminal justice reform and reduce mass incarceration in the United States, is the […]

Military Aviation Museum Director Keegan Chetwynd invites you to the “Big Band Hangar Dance.”

The limited-release heart-shaped box that reads “You’re my lobster,” is a $1 add-on and are available while supplies last.

The offer is good for those ages 21 and older.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Could these garlicky, buttery breadsticks be the key to his or her heart? If your special someone loves Olive Garden, we have the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for you. The pasta chain is offering bouquets of its fresh breadsticks for Valentine’s Day again this year. Special bouquet wrapping paper and Chocolate […]

TAMPA (WFLA) — Edible Arrangements is providing the easiest way to make your Valentine’s Day hot this year with with a very unique strawberry and ghost pepper combination. The Love on Fire Box features strawberries dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with spicy Ghost Pepper flakes. The ghost pepper, over 100 times hotter than a jalapeno, […]

Enjoy your Valentine’s at Jolly Roger Restaurant.

The Suffolk Art Gallery is hosting two events next month for the community.

(WIAT) — After missing the 2019 Valentine season, SweetHearts conversation candies are returning, but that’s not saying much. Literally. The popular candy was picked up by Spangler Candy Company after the original maker, Necco, filed for bankruptcy in 2018. Although the purchase was made too late for the candies to have a 2019 season, Spangler […]

DALLAS, Texas (NEXSTAR) — From the length of the national anthem to the winner of the ceremonial coin toss, there are plenty over-the-top Vegas prop bets for Super Bowl Sunday. But J.Lo’s butt cleavage? Welcome to 2020, folks. The folks at the Miami New Times scoured SportsBettingDime and Bovada to come up with a few […]

UPDATE Jan. 16, 2020: All charges against Molek Alcantara — except one charge of shooting in a public place that was dropped — were certified to a grand jury. Daquan Reed was also found guilty of accessory after the fact. He was sentenced to 12 months with 9 months suspended, meaning he’ll serve three months. […]

STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) — Maj. Bill White served in World War II, survived the Battle of Iwo Jima and went on to continue a long career in the U.S. Marine Corps. White keeps his proudest memories tucked away on his bookshelf and the 104-year-old veteran said he’s hoping his collection grows a little bigger this Valentine’s Day. […]