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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 21m

"He worked until his very last breath."

Widow shares heartbreak after husband, father of 2, dies in industrial accident on 26th birthday

A Tucson family is navigating unimaginable grief after a young father lost his life in an industrial accident.

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Mangione’s lawyers asked a New York judge to dismissed some of the criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione say a New York federal judge should dismiss criminal charges, including a death-eligible count.

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Star of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ arrested.

‘Real Housewives’ star arrested with husband on fraud charge

"The Real Housewives of Potomac" star Wendy Osefo and her husband have been released on bond.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 1h

Award-winning actress Diane Keaton, known for her roles in “Annie Hall” and “First Wives Club,” has died, according to reports.

Diane Keaton dies at 79, reports say

Actress Diane Keaton, known for her roles in “Annie Hall” and “First Wives Club,” has died, according to reports.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 1h

A 5-year-old was dropped off by the school bus miles from home, his family says

School bus dropped off 5-year-old student miles from home, family says

A school bus driver mistakenly dropped a 5-year-old boy off miles away from home.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 2h

He said he was using his authority as commander in chief to direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “to use all available funds to get our Troops PAID on October 15th.”

Trump directs the Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 2h

Residents, organizations, businesses and visitors came together Saturday to keep the Hostess City beautiful during the city’s ‘Great Savannah Community Cleanup’.

Volunteers unite for ‘Great Savannah Community Cleanup’

Residents, organizations, businesses and visitors came together Saturday to keep the Hostess City beautiful during the city’s ‘Great Savannah Community Cleanup’.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 2h

Lifeguards continue to fly double red flags at Tybee Island beaches Saturday, prohibiting swimming due to dangerous ocean conditions including strong rip currents.

Tybee Island lifeguards fly double red flags due to dangerous conditions

Lifeguards continue to fly double red flags at Tybee Island beaches Saturday.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 3h

“Jessica has decided to return home,” wrote the Richmond Hill Police Department in a social media post.

Missing Richmond Hill woman returns home

“Jessica has decided to return home,” wrote the Richmond Hill Police Department in a social media post.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 3h

Firefighters said the battery "began expanding" shortly after the phone was dropped.

Student’s phone caught fire at school after it was dropped, officials say

The phone was immediately brought outside the school and “eventually” cooled down, the fire department said.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 3h

Employees from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were among the more than 4,000 federal workers who received layoff notices on Friday.

CDC employees among more than 4,000 federal workers laid off during shutdown

A federal court filing in response to two unions trying to stop the reductions in force revealed that employees from seven departments let go.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 3h

Authorities in Tennessee say no survivors have been recovered after Friday morning’s devastating explosion at a manufacturing plant in Hickman County.

Sheriff says ‘no survivors’ in the blast at a Tennessee explosives factory

Authorities in Tennessee say no survivors have been recovered after a devastating explosion at a manufacturing plant.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 3h

At least nine armed Guard members began their patrol at the Bass Pro Shops located at the Pyramid, an iconic Memphis landmark, about a mile (1.6 kilometers) from historic Beale Street and FedEx Forum, where the NBA’s Grizzlies play.

National Guard stands down in Illinois while troops patrol in Memphis with local police

Trump is pushing to deploy the Guard to several U.S. cities where he claims crime is rampant.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 4h

Savannah Police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection to a September shooting on Darling Street.

Savannah Police make arrest in September shooting

Savannah police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a Sept. 27 afternoon shooting on Darling Street.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 4h

Despite cancellations Friday, Tybee Island’s Pirate Fest activities will resume Saturday.

Tybee Island Pirate Fest resumes Saturday after Friday cancellations

Despite cancellations Friday, Tybee Island’s Pirate Fest activities will resume Saturday.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 7h

Do you hate when commercials are louder than the actual program you’re watching on streaming services?

No more loud commercials: This state is limiting the volume of ads on streaming services like Hulu, Prime Video

The law targets advertisements on streaming services like Hulu and Prime Video.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 8h

Officers are calling her a hero for jumping into action.

Video shows sister saving little brother from choking while jumping on trampoline

A Texas boy is alive thanks to his big sister's quick thinking.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 20h

The Chicago Sky All-Star forward announced that she will walk in the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15, making her the first professional athlete ever to take the runway.

Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The Chicago Sky All-Star forward announced that she will walk in the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15, making her the first professional athlete ever to take the runwa

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 20h

DeKalb County School Board swore in the new interim superintendent Friday morning, as Superintendent Devon Horton is facing a federal indictment out of his former school district in Illinois.

2 years after his controversial hiring, DeKalb County superintendent facing federal indictment

The DeKalb County School Board swore in their new interim superintendent Friday morning, as Superintendent Devon Horton is facing a federal indictment out of his former school district in Illinois.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 21h

Airline delays and cancellations can turn a dream vacation into a frustrating ordeal.

Right to fly: Air travel complaints up year over year

Airline delays and cancellations can turn a dream vacation into a frustrating ordeal. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shows how one couple fought for a refund and what every traveler should know.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 22h

More than a dozen animals were killed in a house fire that erupted late Tuesday night in Maine.

11 dogs, 4 cats killed in house fire; cause not known due to extent of damage

More than a dozen animals were killed in a house fire that erupted in a Maine neighborhood.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 22h

Police in Ohio said a man wore scrubs to steal drugs from two CVS pharmacies.

Man wears scrubs to steal drugs from CVS pharmacies, police say

Police in Ohio said a man wore scrubs to steal drugs from two CVS pharmacies.

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 23h

On Friday, SCCPSS leaders provided an update on the first quarter of the school year, highlighting improvements in student attendance and graduation rates, while also addressing ongoing challenges related to funding and other factors.

Attendance up in SCCPSS, potential challenges ahead

Attendance numbers are on target in SCCPSS this year, but leaders acknowledge external challenges that could affect progress

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WTOC 11 @wtoc.com · 23h

It is currently unclear what caused the large police presence at Savannah’s southside donut shop.

Heavy police presence at Krispy Kreme off Abercorn

There was a heavy police presence at Krispy Kreme off Abercorn Street earlier today.

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Local viewers of the HBO show Peacemaker might have noticed some very familiar locations in the show’s season two finale, which aired on October 9, 2025. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/10/10/savannah-heavily-featured-peacemaker-season-2-finale/

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