Savannah Police task force seizes guns, drugs after traffic stop
One gun was reported stolen and another had a machine gun conversion attached, a police spokesperson said.
Westbound I-16 lanes blocked near Bloomingdale Road due to traffic incident
BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. (WTOC) - All westbound lanes on I-16 near Bloomingdale Road are blocked due to a traffic incident. One eastbound lane is closed as well, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The incident was reported around 5:44 p.m. Wednesday and has an anticipated end time of 7:44 p.m.
Beaufort County makes changes to polling locations for June primary
Beaufort County has announced changes to polling locations for the statewide primaries. Several polling locations have been temporarily moved to new spots. The change will only affect day-of voting for the primary on June 9 and the June 23 primary runoff. A new voting precinct has been added as well. Here are the chang
Savannah police seek person in auto theft, fraud case
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person in connection with an auto theft and fraud case. Police said the person is believed to be around 5 feet, 10 inches tall and about 250 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call...
Sprouts To Open First Savannah, GA, Store In 2027
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first store in Savannah, Georgia, next year, according to a news release from an Atlanta real estate firm. The Phoenix, Arizona-based natural and organic grocer has signed a lease at Crossroads Shopping Center, a 92,000-square-foot neighborhood retail center on Savannah’s east side.
Tybee Island proposes changes to short-term rental ordinance
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) -Tybee Island city council is considering amendments that would divide the island into four zones with different caps on short-term vacation rentals, potentially reversing restrictions passed in 2024 that aimed to eliminate vacation rentals over time. The proposal would allow more vacation rent
Bluffton man pushes for bill that would allow red light cameras, automated tickets at...
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Lawmakers in Columbia are considering legislation that would allow counties and municipalities across South Carolina to install red light cameras at dangerous intersections — and issue automated citations, which are currently illegal in the state. The bill gained traction after a crash nearly se
Savannah PD looking to identify individual in auto theft and fraud case
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is asking for the public’s help to identify an individual in connection with an auto theft and fraud case. According to SPD, the individual is believed to be around 5’10, 250 lbs. If you have any information, please call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or use th
Chatham County police investigate shooting near Quacco Road; no injuries reported
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday near the intersection of Berwick Lakes Boulevard and Quacco Road. Police said the shooting happened at a home on Berwick Lakes Blvd. No injuries have been reported. According to authorities, the suspect is cont
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage brings processions, worship to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Catholic pilgrimage traveling up the East Coast is making its way through Savannah Wednesday as part of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a six-week journey from St. Augustine, Florida, to Philadelphia. The Diocese of Savannah route began Monday after the pilgrimage was transferred from

















