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Body of missing teen found in Florida after he texted mom for help A body found near a retention pond is confirmed to be that of a teenager who went missing last week while visiting family.

A body found near a Florida retention pond is confirmed to be that of a teenager who went missing last week while visiting family.

Bring Your Umbrella! Your Late Sunday Evening Update: The high pressure bringing us the wedge setup that has been bringing these cooler temperatures will finally erode this week. But in the meantime, a stalled stationa…

Don't forget your umbrella! Your Monday Forecast:

Hundreds honor security guard killed in New York office tower shooting NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds turned out to honor the life of Aland Etienne, the security guard who was killed last month at a Manhattan office tower by a gunman targeting the headquarters of the Nation…

“My brother will be remembered as a hero. A humble, steady, kind New York hero,” said Smith Etienne, Aland’s brother, in a statement.

What is ‘shoulder season’ and why do some travelers swear by it? Summer is winding down but there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of the so-called “shoulder season,” a vacation strategy that comes with major perks, travel experts say.

Prices tend to be a little lower and the crowds more sparse, but the weather is still comfortable.

Best meteor shower of summer peaks soon. Here’s how the moon might impact it Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks soon.

This year, a bright moon will dampen viewing at the time of peak early Wednesday morning, so some experts recommend waiting a week or so to glimpse shooting stars against a darker sky.

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon. Here’s what the law has to say The first space race was about flags and footprints. Now, the new race is to build there, and doing so hinges on power.

NASA and the Department of Energy have spent years quietly developing small nuclear power systems to power lunar bases, mining operations and long-term habitats.

Capital One agrees to $425M class action settlement: Do you qualify? Capital One has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to a $425 million settlement over its 360 Savings accounts. Here’s what to know.

The settlement includes customers who maintained a Capital One 360 Savings account between Sept. 18, 2019, and June 16, 2025.

Trump promised lower grocery prices ‘on Day One.’ Here’s what happened Campaigning for office a year ago, standing in front of a table loaded up with bags of flour, cartons of eggs and gallons of milk, President Donald Trump told voters, “When I win, I will immediatel…

Campaigning for office a year ago, standing in front of a table loaded up with bags of flour, cartons of eggs and gallons of milk, Trump told voters, “When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One.” 

Don’t let the quiet start fool you: An update on the 2025 Hurricane Season If you have been looking at the Atlantic lately, you might be thinking this hurricane season is a bit of a snoozer. So far, we have seen four named storms, but none have strengthened into a hurrica…

Here's an update on the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Why your phone’s weather forecast can be way off You may have been burned by a weather app before, whether it overestimated the heat or underestimated the rain several days in advance. Jim Danner, senior meteorologist at Nexstar, explained these …

If you're making plans for next weekend and the weather forecast on your phone looks terrible, don't panic. The high temperature forecasted by your phone may be pretty different by the time the big day rolls around.

Florida man removes 87 Burmese pythons from Everglades, takes home $1,000 prize A Florida man is doing his best to help remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

A Florida man is doing his best to help remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

What to know about how Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades CHICAGO (AP) — A review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abor…

While Trump has said issues related to abortion should be left to the states, the nominees, with lifetime appointments, would be in position to roll back abortion rights long after Trump leaves the White House.

‘I choose my destiny’: Uncle of Ft. Stewart shooting suspect shares last text message The family of Sgt. Quornelius Radford, the active-duty soldier accused of shooting five fellow soldiers, is speaking out.

The family of Sgt. Quornelius Radford, the active-duty soldier accused of shooting five fellow soldiers, is speaking out.

South Carolina Republican: High prices are ‘for the good of the country’ Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) acknowledged that the public is seeing higher prices as a result of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, but argued the trade overhaul is “for the good of the count…

Rep. Ralph Norman acknowledged that the public is seeing higher prices as a result of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, but argued the trade overhaul is “for the good of the country.” 

Daylight saving time: Will this be the last time we ‘fall back?’ Believe it or not, we’re not far from the darker days of winter, which also means it’s nearly time to set your clock back.

You don’t have to rush to check your calendar; we’re several weeks from November 2. But not long ago, it seemed the U.S. may have been gearing up to treat it like any other Sunday.

AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings, videos Cries for help came from the pitch-black woods, from rooftops and from attics that shifted unsteadily as the water rose. Firefighters and police raced to help, having little guidance on where or ho…

Firefighters and police raced to help, having little guidance on where or how. Top emergency leaders were asleep or out of town.

Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 100 years of service AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on August 9, 1925, and they celebrated their work and service in the community with a gala at the Con…

The Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on August 9, 1925, and they celebrated their work and service in the community with a gala at the Convention Center.

Dancing with the Stars prom gives folks an opportunity to connect in Evans EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – In Evans Saturday, some special folks got to Dance like Stars. This is the first Dancing With the Stars prom hosted by Columbia County Parks, Recreation, and Events depart…

"It feels great! I plan on dancing and having a good time."  

A fiery meteor that punched through a Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, a scientist says ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A meteorite that punched a hole in a Georgia homeowner’s roof after blazing across the sky in a fiery streak is older than the Earth itself, according to scientist who examined f…

People in several Southern states reported seeing the mysterious fireball in broad daylight on June 26 as it hurtled toward the ground faster than the speed of sound.

Advocates fear Trump’s plans after directive for transparent college admission data Some higher education advocates have long sought transparency in college admissions data, but President Trump’s latest actions to bring that dream to reality comes with trepidation in how the admin…

Some higher education advocates have long sought transparency in college admissions data, but Trump’s latest actions to bring that dream to reality comes with trepidation in how the administration will use the information.

Golf cart crash leaves Aiken Co. man dead AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Shortly after midnight Saturday, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the intersection of Powell Pond Road and Scotch Lane to investigate the death …

The driver of an EZ-GO golf cart was traveling west on Powell Pond Road, when the golf cart went off the left side of the road, and crashed into a ditch ejecting the driver.

Weekend wrap-up: Cooler temps, soaker ahead for the CSRA Saturday night update: A stubborn “wedge” of cooler air that’s been parked over us is finally starting to weaken, and our winds are slowly turning more easterly. That’s helping to bring in a bit mo…

Dust off the umbrella! We are entering a wet weather pattern starting Sunday.

$7K worth of Labubu dolls stolen from Los Angeles store, authorities say LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store this week, authorities said. The incident took place early Wednesday morning at a…

Labubu dolls, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, have become a popular collectible item a decade after the toothy monsters were first introduced.

Patriots unveil statue of Tom Brady, QB who led them to 6 Super Bowl wins, before exhibition opener FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady’s statue weighs six tons and rises 17 feet off the ground, from the bottom of the six-sided base — one for each of the New England Patriots’ Super Bow…

“When I was drafted, I just hoped to make the team. I never dreamed I’ll be standing here two and a half decades later, made of bronze and frozen in time.”

Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation in their sandal design The controversy has fueled accusations of cultural appropriation by the footwear brand, with authorities saying this is not the first time traditional Mexican handicrafts have been copied.

The controversy has fueled accusations of cultural appropriation by the footwear brand, with authorities saying this is not the first time traditional Mexican handicrafts have been copied.

Shooter who attacked the CDC headquarters was a 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta ATLANTA (AP) — Investigators identified a 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta on Saturday as the person who opened fire on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, killing a police of…

NEW DETAILS | The suspect’s father told authorities that his son had been upset over the death of his dog and seemed depressed because of the COVID-19 vaccine.

New York parents fight insurance denial for baby’s life-saving brain surgery “Look at it as a human, as a child, and not as a dollar sign.”

A New York couple are beside themselves after their 10-month-old child's life-saving brain surgery was denied by their insurance company. Now, they're pleading for help as they hold out hope the decision will be reversed.

Justice Department targets New York attorney general, a Trump foe. Here’s what to know NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is zeroing in on New York Attorney General Letitia James with a subpoena for records related to the $454 million civil judgement she …

Trump’s Justice Department is zeroing in on General Letitia James with a subpoena for records related to the $454 million civil judgement she won against Trump for lying about his wealth.

Jen Pawol breaks MLB’s gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues. Pawol’s much-anticipated debut came as the first base umpire for Satur…

Pawol's much-anticipated debut came as the first base umpire for Saturday's first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine “will not give Russia any awards for what it has done” and that “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.”