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Tampa, FL, United States

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Past articles by Brian:

Groundbreaking takes place for Gas Worx development in Ybor City

The first apartment unit is scheduled to open in 2024. → Read More

Savannah mom credits 8-year-old son for saving her life

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It started as any other Friday morning. Lauren Fontaine was getting her two kids – six and eight years old – ready for school. Lauren has been living with type 1 diabetes for 22 years. While helping her kids, Lauren said she felt her blood sugar might be dropping so she […] → Read More

Old Savannah City Mission serves Thanksgiving dinner for homeless community

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The holiday season is here and for those without a permanent roof over their heads, it can be an especially difficult time. To help with that, a Savannah shelter served Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday. More than 50 volunteers dished out a full meal, complete with turkey, all the fixings and dessert. […] → Read More

Chatham County Police Department facing officer shortage

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Workplaces around the country continue to struggle with not having enough employees, including those tasked with protecting the public. The Chatham County Police Department continues to face an officer shortage, currently down 37 officers — about a 23% vacancy. The issue isn’t new to the police department. This time last […] → Read More

Work underway on 6.5 million square foot commerce center in Bryan County

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Another massive development is underway in Bryan County. Breaking ground on Tuesday, the Georgia International Commerce Centre sits on 809 acres of land off of exit 143 on I-16. The 6.5 million acre industrial plant will eventually be made up of 12 buildings, housing distribution warehouses and light manufacturing and […] → Read More

Community lends hand to dozens displaced by fire

GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WSAV) — Dozens of Garden City residents are displaced after an apartment tore through an apartment complex last week. Now, community members are banding together to help their neighbors who lost everything. At least 60 residents, including children, are displaced, according to Garden City Fire Rescue. It took more than 20 firefighters […] → Read More

City of Tybee closes beaches ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — The City of Tybee Island has closed its beaches and pulled its lifeguards in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole. According to officials, beachgoers should avoid Tybee Island beaches — especially since there are no lifeguards on duty during the storm. If you see someone struggling to stay afloat in the […] → Read More

Buddy Carter wins Georgia’s 1st congressional district

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Republican Buddy Carter has won Georgia’s 1st Congressional District race, defeating Democratic challenger Wade Herring. With 89% of precincts reporting, Carter garnered 60.3% of the vote with more than 162,000 votes. Herring accumulated 39.7% with more than 107,000 votes. “The price of gas, the price of groceries, the price of rent, […] → Read More

High early voter turnout makes predictions difficult for each party, expert says

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The secretary of states office said more than two million people voted early, about a third of active voters. Poll workers WSAV spoke to on Tuesday, told us the busiest time of day was in the morning before slowing down for the rest of the day. Voters said there’s a lot […] → Read More

Gov. Kemp rallies in Savannah before Election Day

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — With just one day to go until the midterm elections, candidates are making their last pitches to voters before heading to the polls. Candidates for some of the most closely-watched races have made stops in the Savannah area the past few days, including Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday and his challenger, […] → Read More

Warnock rallies in Savannah ahead of Election Day

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – All eyes are on Georgia for Tuesday’s midterm election, as the U.S. Senate race could determine the balance of power. Incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, are both traveling around the Peach State to make their last pitches to voters before Tuesday. On Sunday, Senator Warnock made […] → Read More

Savannah mayor: Looming deadline could result in higher millage rate, loss of millions

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A looming deadline will determine if the City of Savannah loses tens of millions of dollars, leaving residents paying higher property taxes. The city and Chatham County have until the end of the year to negotiate how to split the money raised from the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). It’s a […] → Read More

‘You carry it with you’: Shining a light on domestic violence

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, prevention advocates are urging the community to not forget about the issue the other 11 months of the year. Every minute that goes by, 20 women and men across the country will become victims of domestic violence, according to the National Coalition […] → Read More

‘A huge day for Georgia’: Hyundai breaks ground on Bryan Co. manufacturing plant

ELLABELL, Ga. (WSAV) — Construction is officially underway on the largest economic development project in Georgia history. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground on its electric vehicle and battery manufacturing plant in Bryan County on Tuesday morning. The $5.5 billion plant is a massive operation, spanning nearly 3,000 acres. “Today the Hyundai Motor Group can officially […] → Read More

Local doctors concerned about ‘tripledemic’ of respiratory viruses

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — It’s very early on in flu season and Georgia has the highest rate of infection in the country, according to CDC data. Health experts are now warning about a triple threat of illnesses with rising cases of the flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Savannah doctors say they’re already seeing […] → Read More

Haunted Grounds Coffee serves year-round sips and spooks

MIDWAY, Ga. (WSAV) – When the Paranormal Society of Savannah isn’t ghost hunting, they are serving up coffee and specialty drinks at Haunted Grounds Coffee in Midway. “It’s like-minded people like ourselves who are interested in the paranormal who want to come and grab a cup of coffee or soda or something, sit down and […] → Read More

Chatham County voters head to polls for weekend early voting

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham County voters took advantage of weekend early voting on Saturday, waiting in line at the Board of Election Headquarters and Savannah Civic Center to cast their ballots. “Because Election Day isn’t a federal holiday yet, I’m going to be busy on that actual day so I’ve got to get it […] → Read More

Veterans Voices: The trailblazing legacy of the Montford Point Marines

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The walls of John White’s living room give any visitor a glimpse of the 98-year-old’s accomplishments. “I’m just so thankful that I’ve seen the changes and the light of the world,” John said. John, a World War II veteran, is one of the last living members of the Montford Point Marines. […] → Read More

Statesboro strongman lifter defies odds

STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — It’s no secret that it takes incredible strength to lift hundreds, even thousands of pounds. For more than 20 years, Ryan Rhodes has been doing just that. He’s a strongman, similar to a powerlifter, but instead of just lifting the weights he moves with them too. “It’s how much can you […] → Read More

Downtown Savannah residents express concerns about homelessness

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – On any given night, there are people relying on sidewalks, benches and tents for beds. Since the start of 2022, 1,118 people in Savannah are struggling with homelessness, according to the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless. Of that number, 512 are living outside, which is down from 2020. On Tuesday night, […] → Read More