Update: Savannah man killed in Banks Co. officer-involved shooting
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 7:40 p.m. The man killed in the Banks County officer-involved shooting last week has been identified as 41-year-old Stephen James Alexander of Savannah. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) reported the identity on Tuesday after taking over the investigation following the incident on Interstate...
Port Wentworth police searching for missing juvenile
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Port Wentworth Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Jayden Rivera-Ceballo was last seen around 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Rice Creek area of Port Wentworth. He is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He has...
Firefighters describe heroic rescue of 5 people from intense 3rd-floor fire
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Firefighters who rescued five people from a Sunday morning apartment fire described the moments they pulled a family to safety as flames destroyed the building. Christopher Carter – a Chatham County firefighter – said he saw people hanging out a window when crews arrived around 4...
Bluffton fire crews respond to structure fire on Blue Willow St.
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – The Bluffton Township Fire District (BTFD) is responding to a structure fire on Blue Willow Street in Bluffton. At this time, the fire is out and was contained to a detached garage next to a residence. According to BTFD, the cause of the fire is currently unknown and is under investigation. […]
Downtown Savannah’s Perfect Mid-Day Snack Stop
Let’s clear something up right out of the gate—Savannah’s roots go back to James Oglethorpe, but the story we’re telling today has a much more recent beginning… and a whole lot of butter, sugar, and perfectly baked dough. Because somewhere between Argentina and Atlanta, Paola...
Three men sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession
Three men were sentenced to prison in separate cases for illegally possessing firearms.
Bluffton hosts second annual Bunny Bonanza
The Town of Bluffton recently hosted the second annual Bunny Bonanza for all families to enjoy. Families had a chance to get photos with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny made a visit to Bluffton April 4 with a large crowd attending the second annual Bunny Bonanza. The bonanza featured...
Memorial joins NICU trial to improve care for premature infants
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A major step forward in neonatal care will be underway Tuesday as Memorial Health becomes one of only three hospitals in the nation participating in a new clinical trial focused on improving outcomes for premature infants. The study centers on a next-generation feeding tube system designed to make feeding safer and […]
Justin Rose withdraws from RBC Heritage after Masters ‘stinger’
BLUFFTON, S.C. – Justin Rose isn’t ready to get back on the horse this week. The 45-year-old Englishman withdrew from the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on Monday, a day after finished T-3 at the Masters. Rose, a 13-time winner on Tour, including at this year’s Farmers Insurance Open , will be replaced in the 82-man, no...
Mayor Johnson holds weekly press conference
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Mayor Van Johnson holds his weekly press conference for everything going on in and around Savannah. The Mayor touched on the fires that occurred around the city this past weekend. He also praised the Savannah Fire Department for their response and efforts. Mayor Johnson also spoke on Flau’jae Johnson being selected […]

















