Norfolk Daily Local Headlines: Airport Bonds, Missing Person Alert, and City Updates

Top local headlines

Norfolk backs major airport expansion financing

Norfolk City Council has approved a financing plan tied to about $400 million in airport bonds, a step that helps Norfolk International Airport move forward with large capital projects. The plan is structured so the airport authority can fund work through airport revenue rather than city tax dollars, while still meeting federal requirements tied to bond approvals. Planned projects discussed publicly include an expanded concourse, terminal modernization, and facilities that support operations like rentals and deicing.

Police ask for help locating missing woman near Sentara Leigh

Norfolk Police issued a public alert seeking information on Lashonda Harp, 51, who was last seen the morning of February 24 near Sentara Leigh Hospital on Kempsville Road. Police said she has vascular dementia and may need medical assistance. Anyone with information has been asked to call 911.

Credit-card theft and stolen-vehicle case ends with prison sentence

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office announced a three-year prison sentence for Rasheen Antonio Sutton, 29, after guilty pleas tied to a 2024 incident involving stolen credit cards, a stolen vehicle, and fleeing police. Officials said license-plate reader hits helped officers locate the vehicle, and the case ended with additional time suspended and conditions after release.

Also on the radar

• City Council posted its actions from the February 24 formal agenda, offering a quick snapshot of votes and next steps on city business.

• The MacArthur Memorial announced a spring lineup of free virtual lectures focused on World War II, the Korean War, and related history, with registration required.

• The Norfolk Health Department shared details for a March 28 volunteer and community day at Purpose Park, highlighting ongoing local work around green space and stormwater projects.

Sources

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/norfolk-city-council-signs-off-173700531.html
• https://norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10061
• https://norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10069
• https://norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10062
• https://norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10065
• https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/norfolk/2026/02/25/volunteer-community-day-at-purpose-park-march-28/