The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office released new body camera video showing the moments first responders arrived after a deadly alligator attack that claimed the life of a 31-year-old Orlando woman.WFTV in Orlando reports the heavily redacted video shows the first deputy arriving at the scene wit...
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(InvestigateTV) — Student loans are the second largest type of household debt after mortgages, totaling nearly $1.7 trillion nationally, according to a new WalletHub analysis.That figure works out to roughly $39,600 per borrower, said Chip Lupo, a writer and analyst at WalletHub.WalletHub compare...
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KPHO/Gray News) — A child reported missing in Arizona in May has been found at a homeless encampment in Washington state, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.On June 18, U.S. Marshals received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that the girl...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Time is running out to enter the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! As of Friday morning, fewer than 1,000 tickets remain available for purchase. For $100, you can get the chance to win this year’s Dream Home in Cumming, Georgia — a 2,284-square-foot beauty wit...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, more couples are juggling double-duty caregiving, supporting both sides of the family at once. We share ways to prioritize and build a plan that works. Plus, extreme heat can turn dangerous fast for older adults — even indoors — and we’ll share th...
Tours of the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home have been suspended since late 2023 for an extensive rehabilitation project, but are set to resume Saturday July 4.[DOWNLOAD:Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The home at 501 Auburn Ave. in Atlanta holds significant historical importance...
(Aging Untold) — When a heat wave rolls in, older adults don’t just feel uncomfortable — they can get into danger faster than they expect, even indoors. Aging bodies often don’t regulate temperature as efficiently, and some medications can raise the risk of overheating. People 65 and older are mo...
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (Aging Untold) — Nina Meyerhof has spent decades working on behalf of children in crisis, traveling to more than 120 countries — many of them conflict zones — and distributing thousands of teddy bears to children dealing with trauma. Meyerhof, 83, moved to Vermont from New Y...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brutal early summer heat continues into the July 4th holiday weekend across north Georgia and metro Atlanta. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for most of North Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday. Afternoon heat index values could exceed 105 degrees, with overnigh...
A Gwinnett County man is facing DUI-related charges after police say he admitted he was drunk following a crash.
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) — A 29-year-old man is dead after a head-on collision with a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) box truck.The crash happened Wednesday evening in Augusta County, Virginia.According to Virginia State Police, a Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling west on Parkersburg Turnpike w...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — Lung cancer is widely associated with smoking, but doctors say nonsmokers can also be at risk. About 10% of the roughly 250,000 new lung cancer cases diagnosed each year occur in people who have never smoked, according to Dr. Otis Rickman, an interventional pulmo...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Held on America’s 250th birthday, this year’s Peachtree Road Race is going to be special! Known as the world’s largest 10K, the 57th running of the race is expected to bring tens of thousands of runners to Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, July 4. Whether you’re a p...
Hydrate Friday, July 3 — Today is the state and federal observance of tomorrow’s Fourth of July holiday, so the banks, post offices, and stock market are all closed. Partly cloudy and 92° today, with a stray afternoon shower possible. This weekend will also see temperatures in the 90s, wi...
MESA (InvestigateTV) — A Mesa woman’s health coverage was at risk after someone used her Social Security number to work at an oil field in Texas.Corina has been on disability since 1999. The state asked her to confirm new income in Odessa, Texas.“Someone was using my Social Security number. That’...
(Aging Untold) — Caring for one aging parent is hard. Caring for two sets of parents — yours and your spouse’s — at the same time can feel impossible. Add in jobs, children, distance and the emotional weight of watching the people you love decline, and what you have isn’t just a logistics problem...
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office released new body camera video showing the moments first responders arrived after a deadly alligator attack that claimed the life of a 31-year-old Orlando woman.WFTV in Orlando reports the heavily redacted video shows the first deputy arriving at the scene wit...
A 7-foot-tall eagle statue weighing up to 200 pounds was stolen from a Catoosa County property.
Dangerous heat is expected to continue across much of Georgia through the Fourth of July weekend, with heat advisories in effect for much of north and central Georgia and heat index values climbing into the triple digits. That means people planning to attend fireworks, cookouts or events like ...
The Atlanta Braves made a couple of roster moves on Thursday, including signing a former National League MVP.Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor-league contract with the Braves on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not announced. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]McCutchen is...
Behind the celebrations is a story that began nearly 250 years ago—and Georgia played a bigger role than many people realize.
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine.“It’s greasy, it’s disgusting, but it’s absolutely glorious,” Jack Goodwin, a soccer enthusiast from London, said about the American food...
Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.Beasley, the latest big name caught up in a sweeping federal g...
(Gray News) – Some canned Pedigree dog food has been voluntarily recalled for possible metal and plastic contamination. The recall includes cans of High Protein Chopped Chicken and Duck Flavor for dogs with lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC, according to the FDA.The FDA said the dog food “appea...
Venture anywhere across our great state and you’ll see signs of change. Whether it’s industrial warehouses, new subdivisions, or transportation projects, our landscape is changing—and fast. Atlanta is no stranger to this growth, fueled by low-intensity development. But now this change is accel...
By Sarah Cantwell and Sarah Manning, Birds Georgia America’s 250th birthday isn’t the only thing being celebrated this weekend – we’re celebrating birds! Seabird and shorebird chicks are incubating, hatching, and fledging all along Georgia’s coast. We’re monitoring their success on o...
One of Atlanta's most significant historic landmarks is welcoming visitors once again.
I was listening to an episode of The Big Picture podcast recently about the lasting legacy of Mel Brooks (stay with me, here). There is a moment where host Sean Fennessey talks about how, in response to Brooks’ films and other types of parody or satire, mainstream movies began to take on more of ...
Restaurant openings exploded in June as Atlanta prepared to host tens of thousands of soccer fans for the World Cup. Nearly 40 restaurants and bars opened for business around Atlanta and the metro area in June. Close to 20 new restaurants and bars were also announced for the coming months. Ch...
Tens of thousands of runners will participate in the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race through Buckhead and Midtown Atlanta on Saturday.Now in its 57th year, it’s the world’s largest 10-kilometer road race. This year, it will have runners from all 50 states and 30 countries.With the large cr...
A woman was pulled from a swimming pool at a DeKalb County home Thursday afternoon.
Two Marietta men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Cobb County apartment complex.
If you're traveling for the Fourth of July, you're definitely not alone. AAA expects 2.4 million Georgians to travel during the holiday period, including more than 2.1 million people driving.
About halfway through Pierre Coffin’s “Minions & Monsters,” we see an old-timey news reel. The film is set in the 1920s, and the news reel tells us a few important things about the time we find ourselves in: the economy is thriving, everyone is happier than ever, and the minions are the biggest d...
Experts say don't wait until you're thirsty—start hydrating now, wear sunscreen, limit alcohol and take breaks in the shade.
A heat advisory is in effect again starting Friday and we’ll stay locked under a heat dome for the Fourth of July weekend.The heat advisory will last through 8 p.m. Saturday for much of north Georgia. The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like it’s 100-105 degrees. Severe Weather...
UPDATES6:43 p.m. - A severe thunderstorm warning issued for Fannin and Union counties until 7:15 p.m.6:08 p.m. - A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Carroll, Douglas, and Paulding counties until 6:45 p.m.The extreme heat is staying with us, and it could trigger isolated but strong to sev...
Atlanta is getting ready for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year. City leaders outlined how they’re preparing to keep the crowds safe, especially with the dangerous heat. The Fourth of July weekend will draw hundreds of thousands of people to Atlanta from the FIFA World Cup events dow...
(Gray News/WXIX) – Squishy toys are all the rage right now, but there are serious concerns about leaving them in the heat.Squishy toys, which can be made from soft plastics, rubber, silicone, or other materials, have surged in popularity, driven in part by viral TikTok videos.One store representa...
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A 58-year-old woman was charged after allegedly attempting to kill her husband while he was asleep Tuesday morning, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities said Paula Marlowe admitted to slashing her husband’s throat while he was sleeping around 2:45 a.m. Tues...
MENANDS, N.Y. (Gray News) – A missing 7-year-old boy was found dead in a neighbor’s pool, two houses down from where he went missing, police said. Harbe Nagi went missing from a graduation party late Sunday afternoon, WRGB reported. Police said in a statement that the boy was visiting the area an...
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