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HAPPENING NOW: Savannah Police and Savannah Fire are on the scene near the 500 block of Bull Street in downtown Savannah. Multiple roads have been closed in the area. ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/savannah-police-fire-scene-bull-street-downtown-savannah/
February 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Savannah Police and Savannah Fire are on the scene near the 500 block of Bull Street in downtown Savannah. Multiple roads have been closed in the area. ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/savannah-police-fire-scene-bull-street-downtown-savannah/
A small plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in Gainesville, Georgia, after reported engine trouble. https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/10/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-front-golden-corral-hitting-vehicles-busy-road/
February 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A small plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in Gainesville, Georgia, after reported engine trouble. https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/10/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-front-golden-corral-hitting-vehicles-busy-road/
TMZ said Wednesday morning that it received a new message in the Nancy Guthrie case that demanded Bitcoin in exchange for information. https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/tmz-receives-new-note-demanding-bitcoin-exchange-information-about-nancy-guthries-kidnapper/
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
TMZ said Wednesday morning that it received a new message in the Nancy Guthrie case that demanded Bitcoin in exchange for information. https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/tmz-receives-new-note-demanding-bitcoin-exchange-information-about-nancy-guthries-kidnapper/
BREAKING: The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is currently involved in an active search near Cal Causeway Rd.
Jasper Co. Sheriff’s Office conducts active search in the Tillman area after chase
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is currently involved in an active search near Cal Causeway Rd.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
BREAKING: The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is currently involved in an active search near Cal Causeway Rd.
Eligibility is based on household income and other criteria.
SC Safe Home grant program reopens with expanded funding February 10
The South Carolina Department of Insurance will reopen the SC Safe Home Grant Program February 10, offering up to $7,500 to help homeowners strengthen homes against hurricanes.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Eligibility is based on household income and other criteria.
Raising Cane’s opens first South Georgia location ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/10/raising-canes-opens-first-south-georgia-location/
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Raising Cane’s opens first South Georgia location ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/10/raising-canes-opens-first-south-georgia-location/
JUST IN: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims. ↴
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after the late financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
JUST IN: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims. ↴
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure. https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/faa-closes-airspace-around-el-paso-texas-10-days-grounding-all-flights/
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure. https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/faa-closes-airspace-around-el-paso-texas-10-days-grounding-all-flights/
Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf won gold and silver for the United States in women’s freestyle moguls skiing on Wednesday. Learn more https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/usas-elizabeth-lemley-jaelin-kauf-take-gold-silver-womens-freestyle-skiing-moguls/
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf won gold and silver for the United States in women’s freestyle moguls skiing on Wednesday. Learn more https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/usas-elizabeth-lemley-jaelin-kauf-take-gold-silver-womens-freestyle-skiing-moguls/
Louisville Metro Police got an unexpected assist from a four-legged friend while searching for a missing child last month.
‘Lassie found him’: Hero dog leads officers to missing boy
Louisville Metro Police got an unexpected assist from a four-legged friend while searching for a missing child.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Louisville Metro Police got an unexpected assist from a four-legged friend while searching for a missing child last month.
Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/attorney-general-bondi-will-face-questions-congress-epstein-investigation-lawmakers/
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/attorney-general-bondi-will-face-questions-congress-epstein-investigation-lawmakers/
FAA says it has lifted temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas
Trump administration official says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, just hours after closing it Wednesday morning.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
FAA says it has lifted temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas
The high profile case of Alex Murdaugh returns to the courtroom Wednesday. This time it’s in South Carolina Supreme Court.
WATCH LIVE: The case of Alex Murdaugh returns to the courtroom
The high profile case of Alex Murdaugh returns to the courtroom today. This time it’s in South Carolina Supreme Court.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The high profile case of Alex Murdaugh returns to the courtroom Wednesday. This time it’s in South Carolina Supreme Court.
A mother jumped into an ice-covered pond, trying to save her twin 7-year-old sons who had fallen through the frozen surface behind their North Carolina home.
Mom jumped into icy pond in attempt to save twin sons from drowning
A family is mourning the deaths of 7-year-old twins who fell into an icy pond behind their home.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A mother jumped into an ice-covered pond, trying to save her twin 7-year-old sons who had fallen through the frozen surface behind their North Carolina home.
Fire crews contained a grass fire that threatened several homes in Port Royal’s Shadow Moss community Tuesday afternoon.
Fire crews contain grass fire in Port Royal’s Shadow Moss community
Fire officials reminded residents that dry and windy conditions can cause grass and yard debris fires to spread rapidly.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Fire crews contained a grass fire that threatened several homes in Port Royal’s Shadow Moss community Tuesday afternoon.
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The shutdown is likely to create significant disruptions.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is urging media members at the scene of Nancy Guthrie’s home to refrain from having food delivered.
‘Do not order food delivery to a crime scene’: Authorities urge media in Nancy Guthrie case
Authorities investigating the Nancy Guthrie case issued a specific request for members of the media who were at the scene.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is urging media members at the scene of Nancy Guthrie’s home to refrain from having food delivered.
Officials released the man detained for questioning just hours later.
>>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/person-detained-questioning-connection-with-nancy-guthries-disappearance-released-custody-reports-say/
>>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/person-detained-questioning-connection-with-nancy-guthries-disappearance-released-custody-reports-say/
February 11, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Officials released the man detained for questioning just hours later.
>>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/person-detained-questioning-connection-with-nancy-guthries-disappearance-released-custody-reports-say/
>>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/person-detained-questioning-connection-with-nancy-guthries-disappearance-released-custody-reports-say/
The order designates the area as “national defense airspace,” and any pilots who fly through it could face criminal charges, fines, license revocations and even deadly force if deemed a threat.
Delta flights affected by sudden FAA airspace restriction over El Paso
The Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines usually operates two daily direct flights from Atlanta to El Paso.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The order designates the area as “national defense airspace,” and any pilots who fly through it could face criminal charges, fines, license revocations and even deadly force if deemed a threat.
A mother's family is devastated over a disturbing discovery made in an unlicensed funeral home.
Family grieving after mother’s remains found among dozens at unlicensed funeral home
The funeral home owner is charged with operating without a license.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
A mother's family is devastated over a disturbing discovery made in an unlicensed funeral home.
These suspects are not always the most violent offenders the department is looking for but have a combined number of factors that make them one of the top wanted offenders, according to police. >>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/see-savannah-pds-latest-top-10-most-wanted-list/
February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
These suspects are not always the most violent offenders the department is looking for but have a combined number of factors that make them one of the top wanted offenders, according to police. >>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/11/see-savannah-pds-latest-top-10-most-wanted-list/
The Americans are just three wins away from a third gold medal.
Gold medal favorite US women’s hockey team dominates Canada in 5-0 win
The lopsided victory clinched the U.S. first place in Group A entering the quarterfinals.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The Americans are just three wins away from a third gold medal.
Ilia Malinin has silenced any doubters of the self-styled “Quad God.”
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Ilia Malinin threw down a near-perfect short program filled with high-flying jumps and a jaw-dropping backflip to take a big lead at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ilia Malinin has silenced any doubters of the self-styled “Quad God.”