Missing: Sophiee Jackson
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
Pegasus Farm celebrates 40 years in Hartville
Pegasus Farm, a therapeutic equestrian center at 7490 Edison St. NE in Hartville, officially kicked off its “40 Years Forward” celebration Saturday, Jan. 28. Founded in 1986, Pegasus Farm has grown into a sanctuary where barriers are broken, potential is realized and life-changing connections are made. About 50...
Cold weather puts focus on heating system maintenance
The ever-changing weather in Ohio can lead to extreme hot and cold temperatures, which can spark issues with ventilation in the home. Planning ahead can help homeowners avoid lasting repercussions. Among the biggest problems is malfunctioning equipment due to a lack of fresh air, according to Steven Smylie, owner of...
Canton man sentenced in 2025 abduction case; faces additional years for 2012 conviction
STARK COUNTY, Ohio — Jamie Triplett, the 39-year-old Canton man, who was found guilty of charges connected to the abduction of a woman at knifepoint, has learned his fate. During a sentencing hearing on Monday, Triplett was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for charges connected to the September 2025...
Rubber City Rescue expands, continues to fill gaps for Akron’s stray dogs
Nearly 700 stray dogs have been adopted in the past year from Summit County Animal Control (SCAC), but the system remains full to the brim. Intake levels also remain high at the county’s dog pound — adoptions help, but they do not “eliminate the crisis,” said Greta Johnson, the assistant chief of staff for Summit...
Here’s where Akron residents can recycle electronics, other hard-to-dispose-of items
A broken phone in the junk drawer, tangled cords behind the TV, or an outdated laptop can all sit around collecting dust, waiting to be thrown out. But they shouldn’t be placed in the trash or the curbside recycling bin. Electronics need special handling, and tossing them away improperly...
Gorant Chocolatier opens shop at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville
Bergen Giordani, co-owner of Gorant Chocolatier, joined 3News on Monday morning ahead of Valentine's Day.
CPD Receives Grant for Crime Victim Notification System
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A new system being implemented within the Canton Police Department will be able to keep crime victims informed about their cases. The city has accepted an $85,000 grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Services to purchase the Versaterm Public Safety victim notification system.
Officer pleads guilty for incident at Medina bar with man he thought was undocumented
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - One of two Northeast Ohio law enforcement officers indicted for unlawfully detaining a man they thought was in the country illegally, pleaded guilty in Medina County Court of Common Pleas Monday. Portage County Deputy Daniel LaJack pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of attempted...
Inside The Ohio Sanctuary Where Rare Animals Live Just Out Of Sight
Hidden on Bedell Road in Berlin Center, Ohio, Noah’s Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary provides a peaceful haven for exotic animals that few people will ever see up close. This rescue organization is committed to providing permanent homes for big cats, primates, bears, and other exotic animals that have been abandoned,...

















