Villa Rica police feared I-20 suspect killed could have hurt several people

An attorney representing the two Villa Rica officers involved in a fatal shooting on I-20 in Douglas County shared that they are on administrative leave.

Man hospitalized after shooting in northwest Atlanta

A man was hospitalized on Wednesday afternoon following a shooting in northwest Atlanta, police said.

NIH chief Jay Bhattacharya tapped to temporarily lead CDC

The National Institutes of Health director is reportedly taking on a second high-profile position, filling a leadership void at the CDC.

New study says Atlanta commute times are decreasing

A shorter commute sounds like good news. But for many metro Atlanta drivers, it may be too good to believe.

Warrants reveal what led up to deadly shooting outside Atlanta dental office

New details in warrants obtained by FOX 5 are shedding light on what led up to a deadly shooting outside a closed dental office in southwest Atlanta last week.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 18 latest updates

Feb. 18 marks the 18th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.

Atlanta pollen season 2026: Everything you need to know to survive

Atlanta’s pollen seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer, with record-breaking counts occurring primarily since 2020.

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives 'highly sophisticated' ransom demand

The note, according to TMZ's report, contains “a highly sophisticated demand" that involves a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, as well as graphic descriptions of the consequences if the ransom is not paid.

Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate

A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.

Colin Gray trial: Jury sees gun used in Apalachee school shooting

Testimony resumed this morning in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, with jurors hearing from a school resource officer.

Nancy Guthrie: 'Biological evidence' found at her Catalina Foothills home

Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for 18 days after she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home, and in the meantime, the sheriff's department released information Wednesday about "biological evidence" being found at the scene of the crime.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sued by ex, accused of domestic violence

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing a new civil lawsuit in Dallas County alleging he repeatedly assaulted his former girlfriend over a two-year period.

Fatal Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about Blackbird Mountain Guides

A three-day backcountry trip led by Blackbird Mountain Guides turned deadly Tuesday when an avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe. Authorities confirmed Wednesday that eight people are dead and one remains missing following the slide.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

Decatur man sentenced in murder of missing woman on vacation

Bornold Alastair Eberhart is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman while the two were vacationing in South Carolina together in 2023.

Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates

IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

Multi-agency federal effort cracking down on abusive dog breeders and dogfighting rings

A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.