Emory ER doctor takes stand in Tex McIver trial

Testimony continues for the fourth day in the murder trial of prominent Atlanta attorney Tex McIver on Friday.

Georgia school using new technology for added security

With school shootings across the country, security has taken center stage. A Georgia school district is using new technology to alert first responders in seconds.

UMBC knocks off Virginia in NCAA Tournament, becoming first No. 16 to defeat No. 1 in history

Senior guard Jairus Lyles scored 28 points, and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off the most shocking upset in NCAA Tournament history, defeating Virginia 74-54 on Friday night to become the first No. 16 seed ever to beat a No. 1 seed.

DFCS worker arrested, charged with child cruelty

A mother and employee with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services was arrested and charged with cruelty to children against her own daughter, according to officials.

Outpouring of support for DeKalb County officer, family after fire

The family of DeKalb County Police Officer Marty Williams was feeling grateful Friday after a fundraiser organized by his fellow officers at the South DeKalb Police Precinct generated thousands of dollars in donations and literally a room full of clothing, shoes, toiletries and other essential items the family needs to get back on their feet after a devastating house fire.

Engineer reported crack in Florida bridge 2 days before collapse

An engineer left a voicemail two days before a catastrophic bridge failure in Miami to say some cracking had been found at one end of the concrete span, but the voicemail wasn't picked up until after the collapse, Florida Department of Transportation officials said Friday.

Dolly Parton announces a 'Season of Showstoppers' at Dollywood

Let's be honest, if anyone has perfected the art of the "showstopper," it is the legendary Dolly Parton. So when Mrs. Parton herself says 2018 is going to be a "Season of Showstoppers" at Dollywood, you best believe her!

Passing firefighter pulls woman from burning car

There were heart-stopping moments for a woman stuck in a burning car, but a passing firefighter helped keep it from turning into a tragedy.

Worker missing after explosion at Hood County chemical plant

One person was critically injured and another is still unaccounted for after an explosion at a chemical plant in Hood County on Thursday morning.

Passengers left dangling upside down on roller coaster in San Antonio

Thrill seekers experienced more than they bargained for at a Texas amusement park on Tuesday. Passengers on BATMAN™: The Ride, described as "a world class 4D Free Fly Coaster," were left dangling upside-down for around 45 minutes at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio.

PHOTOS: Remembering Tripp Halstead

Tripp Halstead passed away March 15, 2018, more than 5 years after an accident which caused traumatic brain injury. He was only 7-years-old. Tripp's story of recovery has touched us all and our hearts go out to his family. MORE: fox5atlanta.com/tripp-halstead

Video of wild, high-speed multi-state chase released

Police release dash cam video of part of a wild, high-speed chase which crossed state lines from Alabama to Georgia

Dramatic video: Deputy struck by suspected drunk driver

Shocking dash cam video released Thursday shows what deputies said was a drunk driver who ended up injuring one of their own. Fortunately, the Gwinnett County deputy made it through without serious injuries.

Sketches released of fake officer accused of assaulting two women

Police in Atlanta and Cobb County both released sketched compiled with the help of the victims of two separate assaulted by a fake officer. Investigators do believe the incidents are related but said they are continuing to investigate.

Video from inside Pulse released as part of case against Noor Salman

New video has just been released from the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.  It is graphic video showing the shooter, Omar Mateen, inside the club.  

Boy, 7, with rare form of cancer gets to play Sunnyvale cop for a day

Myles O’Connell, 7, was diagnosed with an inoperable and incurable cancerous brain tumor. But  on March 15, 2018, he got to play cop for a day. He also posed with Chief Phan Ngo.

Sen. Jeff Flake eyes 2020 primary challenge to stop Trump

Jeff Flake has a direct message for the Republicans of New Hampshire: Someone needs to stop Donald Trump. And Flake, a Republican senator from Arizona, may stand up against the Republican president in 2020 - either as a Republican or an independent - if no one else does.

'Slap Rihanna' ad on Snapchat brings outrage, apologies

An ad on Snapchat asking users if they'd rather "Slap Rihanna" or "Punch Chris Brown" has spawned widespread outrage, including from the singer herself, and brought profuse apologies from the company behind the visual-messaging app.

Roswell Police officers become 'cowboys' for a day

This story might be the greatest of all time! Some metro Atlanta officers proved they could just as easily have been cowboys.