The weather system that has brought us rain over the past few days continues to linger over the region. Expect scattered showers and storms again today with highs reaching to near 80. A cold front will push through tonight and act as a sweeper to clear out the weather pattern. Skies will begin to clear out on Thursday with highs only in the low 70s. Temperatures will remain near average for the rest of the week and into the weekend.

CHESAPEAKE A 89-year-old man is in custody after the shooting death of a 53-year-old man Tuesday night. The shooting happened at about 8:30 p.m. in a home in the 1700 block of Hines Ave. off Atlantic Avenue, police spokeswoman Kelly O’Sullivan said. She said she thought the man had been shot one time in the home.

YORK COUNTY A 12-year-old boy missing since Monday night has been found safe. Linnie W. “Trey” Cain III was found safe, the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office said shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday.

By Jeff Lawson During the day it will again be warm and somewhat humid, with partial sunshine and another good chance for isolated showers or storms. Highs should be near 80 degrees. By Thursday we should see partial clearing, with the slight risk of a shower. Temperatures should be lower, with highs in the low 70s.  

PORTSMOUTH The City Council unanimously approved a $544 million budget Tuesday night that funds few new programs, generally holds the line on taxes and does not include a pay raise for employees.

VIRGINIA BEACH For more than a decade, city officials, conservationists and nature lovers have coveted the last major swath of undeveloped land along the Lynnhaven River, a 117-acre plot called Pleasure House Point.

Days after two Virginia-based pilots aired concerns about the F-22 Raptor, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has ordered additional safety measures for the U.S. military's most advanced fighter jet.

CHESAPEAKE Despite homeowners' objections that it would crowd schools, increase crime and lower property values, the City Council has approved plans for an apartment complex in Edinburgh, an upscale community in the southern part of the city.

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday night that a missing 12-year-old York boy was found safe.

Continued outcry from parents and a push by School Board members put the fifth grade orchestra program back into the school budget.