Rincon Police responds to ‘use of force’ incident
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - The Rincon Police Department released a statement on social media Monday following an incident Saturday afternoon. Rincon Police said they are aware of Saturday’s incident during which, “officers used force in the course of detaining multiple individuals.”. Several people were taken into custody...
First Alert: Isolated flooding threat continues
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day. Even though some of us are getting a midday break, additional showers and storms are building in from the west. There is a slight risk for excessive rainfall today. Additional Flood Advisories/Flash Flood Warnings will be possible. Just like...
Traffic shift to impact thousands of drivers in Bryan County
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A traffic shift is expected to impact thousands of drivers in Bryan County this week. The Georgia Department of Transportation says it will shift all three lanes on I-95 South at the Exit 87 Interchange Bridge over Highway 17 starting Tuesday. The lane shift is...
Tybee police respond to fatal collision involving a pedestrian
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – Late Sunday evening, the Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian. At approximately 11:01 PM on Sunday, TIPD and Tybee fire personnel responded to 11th Street about a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Officers secured the scene and attempted...
Savannah Chatham County Public School Systems first day back
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — More than 36,000 students are getting up early and heading back to class. It’s the first day of school in Chatham County. School leaders say they’ve been working for months to make sure this year starts strong with changes to security, transportation, and even meals. Around 5 a.m., early...
Savannah ‘repeat offender’ gets decades in prison for jury tampering, drug charges
A Savannah man has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and attempting to influence a juror.
Liberty County community sees flooding relief
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Residents in Liberty County are seeing some relief of standing water on their land. We may remember we reported on their plea for help, as they asked CSX to clear culverts they owned in the area. WTOC spoke to that family again and learned what’s...
Talmadge Memorial Bridge deemed structurally sound after crane hit
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Talmadge Memorial Bridge in Savannah has reopened to traffic after a crane boom struck the structure Friday afternoon, according to the Savannah Fire Department. What we know:. The bridge was closed around 3 p.m. on Friday after a crane hit a support beam, officials said. No...
Flood warning and advisories issued on multiple counties
The flood advisory is expected to end today, Saturday at 6 p.m.
Lightning Strikes Force Tybee Beachgoers Out of Water
Tybee Island lifeguards cleared swimmers from the ocean Sunday morning after lightning was detected within 12 miles of the beach. 🌊 What’s Happening: Lifeguards announced the water closure at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and standard procedure is to keep swimmers out of the ocean for at least 30 minutes after the last...
