TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) caught one of the heaviest Burmese pythons ever recorded. The python was caught in the Everglades Francis S. Taylor WMA by Kurt Cox ..read more

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 15-year-old runaway last seen on Tuesday night, April 16. ECSO says that Zikeyus Godwin of Rincon hasn't been seen or heard from in two days. If you have any information or know where Zikeyus might be, call ECSO at 912-754-3449 ..read more

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Home repairs are an inevitable part of homeownership, and often require significant cost and time. A new initiative, Housing Heroes, is changing that by taking the burden off the hands of Savannah residents. "This is in partnership with the city of Savannah. They've had a modern home repair program that's existed for several years but needed just a little bit greater manpower," said Kendall McKnight, project manager at the United Way Coastal Empire. "So we're providing the volunteers to be able to do so, to be able to reach more homes and help more homeowners." The volun ..read more

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — There is a heavy police presence on Ott St. and a portion of the road has been blocked off between 39th and 38th St. Police have not released any information as of yet about the incident. This is a developing story. Stick with News 3 for updates ..read more

Video: Mayor Johnson: City making headway on fairgrounds development agreement SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A $2.5 million grant has been awarded by the state to the city of Savannah to make sanitary infrastructure improvements at the former fairgrounds property on Meding Street. This is all a part of the city's initiative to transform the 66-acre land into quality affordable housing and is expected to be considered by the Savannah City Council on April 25. “For years now we have been working diligently to transform the former fairgrounds property into affordable housing," said Mayor Van Johnson. "T ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – New injectable drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have grown extremely popular with people seeking to lose weight. They're so in demand that most varieties are listed in short supply by the Food and Drug Administration – and that may be the case for the foreseeable future. Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company behind Zepbound and Mounjaro, told NBC News supply issues could last into 2025. "It is the demand that's causing this. We are working so hard every day to make sure that we increase that capacity as fast as we can to get these medications in patients’ hand," Rh ..read more

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Snap, scan, then get results. A new AI tool looks to help men ease their minds when it comes to STIs. But is it too good to be true? Calmara is an AI app that can be used to scan suspicious areas of skin to identify sexually transmitted infections, STIs, in 60 seconds, using science-backed technology. The AI can look at sores, bumps and lesions to recognize several conditions without collecting personal data. The photos sent are deleted following the results, Calmara claims. When it comes to the app's accuracy, doctors criticize the pitfalls of this technology, as UC San ..read more

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Tourism Leadership Council held its April Connection Luncheon this afternoon. Check out some of the awesome snapshots of the meeting below ..read more

SPRINGFIELD, Ga. (WSAV) – A school bus driver was detained after a crash in front of South Effingham High School Thursday morning. According to a press release from Dr. Yancy Ford, superintendent of the Effingham County School District, no students were injured. No charges against the driver have been announced. "The safety of our students during transportation is of paramount importance to the Effingham County School District," Ford stated. "Every measure is taken to ensure that our buses adhere to strict safety protocols and that our drivers are well-trained and vigilant. Atlanta Gas Light e ..read more

WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A 21-year-old Atlanta Gas Light employee is dead after a reported gas leak in Wayne County on April 15. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), Jesup Fire Department and Wayne County EMS responded to a home on Savannah Highway last Monday after Brandon Butler of Jesup was found unresponsive. Butler was taken to Wayne Memorial ER where he was pronounced dead. The Wayne County Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. If you have information related to Butler's death, WCSO asks that you call its office at 912-427-5970 or 912-427-5992 ..read more