Mass shooting victim files lawsuit against St. Helena bar operator, arrested suspect
A woman who was shot in the back during October’s mass shooting at a St. Helena Island restaurant is suing the bar operator and property owners for negligence, citing the venue’s reportedly inadequate security and “known history of violence.” Attorneys for Beaufort woman Quinetta Clark, 32, filed the premises...
NEW DETAILS: Armed carjacker arrested after chase, crash in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department has arrested 41-year-old Donald Palmer Jr. in connection with a carjacking in the 1300 block of West Bay St. (Nancy’s Seafood) on Monday, December 22, 2025. In a media release, the SPD says officers initially responded to the scene at 4:40...
14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announces two murder convictions in same week
Beaufort County mother earns 50 sentence for murder and 30 years for attempted murder. The 14th Circuit Solicitor's Office has announced two murder convictions in the same week, with the first involving a Yemassee man accused of killing a woman in a Walterboro restaurant parking lot, and the second involving a...
I-95 crash in St. Johns County kills man from Savannah
It’s not clear what led the driver to lose control of the pickup truck on I-95 near U.S. 1 Monday night.
Dazzle your loved ones with holiday gift wrapping ideas
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - You can dazzle your loved ones with four holiday gift wrapping ideas by a Savannah lifestylist. The Party Doll Owner Sandy Dostal joined Morning Break to show us how to use affordable items to create a masterpiece that keeps your special gift a surprise. Watch the...
Georgia pediatrician urges parents to stay vigilant, measles cases rising nearby
The Centers for Disease Control has reported 10 measles cases in Georgia in 2025.
Savannah Big Give Back brings Christmas joy to over 2,000 children
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Families from across Savannah lined up outside the Civic Center Saturday morning to receive Christmas presents during the annual Big Give Back event. More than 2,000 children attended the event, each selecting two gifts from over 7,000 donated toys, presents, and more. WTOC collected hundreds...
Keeping pets safe during the holidays
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Keeping your pets safe during the holidays should not be a difficult task… or is it? Here is a simple guide to keep your furry friends away from the emergency vet during the holidays. Whether you’re visiting or hosting, a good holiday meal is a must at the dinner table. This […]
‘It’s not fair for him to be there’: Pooler man demands answers after ICE...
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - A Pooler man is demanding answers after his husband was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a routine check-in earlier this month, despite a past criminal charge that was later dismissed. Nicholas Ryan said his husband, Brayan Guarin, was taken into custody Dec. 11...
Legal hurdles cleared for Forsyth Park office development
Development on a planned office building and underground garage on the southwest corner of Forsyth Park will move forward in January after the property owners won several legal rulings.

















