Savannah GA

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Happy Friday! Today is a First Alert Weather Day as many of us will experience heat index values near 110 degrees this afternoon. Another Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11AM-8PM. It is important to remain hydrated and take breaks from the heat if you have to be outside. Light and...

BURTON, S.C. (WTOC) - A vehicle crashes into a building in Beaufort County, trapping one driver and injuring two other people. The Burton Fire District says crews responded to the crash just after 5:00 Friday evening on Savannah Highway in Burton. According to the Burton Fire District, a pickup truck...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A stationary front is sitting over the region today, which will lead to increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, and again tomorrow during the same timeframe. Rain chances remain fairly high heading into the weekend, with more scattered showers and storms...

For generations, the Forsyth Park fountain has stood as the beating heart of Savannah: a gloss-white cast-iron masterpiece drawing tourists and locals alike, serving as the backdrop for many a prom photoshoot and even some weddings. But right now, it’s nowhere to be seen in the Hostess City of the...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A water main break in the area of LaRoche Avenue closes the intersection of LaRoche Avenue and St. Johns/Semkens Avenue. City of Savannah officials say this intersection will be closed to traffic until 4 p.m. Saturday while crews work on emergency repairs. “Please avoid the area...

Traffic operations on the Savannah River were suspended about 1:45 p.m. Friday after a barge crane hit the bridge spanning the river. While operations have not been officially closed, survey boats are on route to inspect the damage and give the final word on official closure, according to the Charleston Coast Guard...

A Savannah man has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple drug and firearm charges, as well as attempting to influence a juror during his trial. Malik Javier McKenzie, 27, was found guilty by a U.S. District Court jury of Possession of Controlled...

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has announced that funding has been secured for the eventual acquisition of 2,700-plus acres in Jasper County that the agency plans to add to the state forest system.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A raccoon in Savannah has tested positive for rabies, according to the Chatham County Health Department. The raccoon was picked up and cared for by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. It began to show abnormal behavior, before it suddenly died. The Health Department is reminding everyone to...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An armed robbery is what one of the lawyers for a mall shooting suspect says was the real catalyst to the shootout on July 2nd at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah. Now we’re breaking down the video of that shooting from inside the mall. We sat...