DC's famous cherry blossoms reach peak bloom

D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom. The peak bloom dates, which occur when 70 percent of the trees are in bloom, began Thursday. The trees are expected to remain in peak bloom until April 8.

Workers scramble as crane topples at SPPD construction site

A crane collapse this morning halted work at the construction site of the new St. Petersburg Police Department headquarters.

Forecasters expect 'above-average' hurricane season

Researchers at Colorado State University have issued their 35th annual forecast for hurricane season, and it may not be quite what coastal residents want to hear. The team is calling for a "slightly above average” Atlantic storm season in 2018.

Nurse convicted of sexually assaulting patients walks free for days

After a manhunt, a former nurse convicted of sex crimes against women and children turned himself into Cobb County authorities after he was erroneously released from a Georgia Department of Corrections facility.

Teen gets life for stabbing disabled mom 120 times on Christmas Day

A teen was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday for stabbing and killing her disabled mother on Christmas Day.

Maryland blue crab season has officially started

Crab season officially started April 1 in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays.

Nurse saves student's life after freak accident at Forsyth County school

A school nurse is being hailed a hero after saving a fourth grader's life. The girl suffered severe injuries in a freak accident on the playground.

Atlanta commemorating 50th anniversary of MLK's death

On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorative events are happening across Georgia Wednesday and throughout his hometown of Atlanta. 

Trump signs proclamation to send National Guard to secure U.S.-Mexico border

Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.

Officials: Missing Texas teen seen in Atlanta

Authorities are searching for a missing teen from Texas who has been seen in the Atlanta area. 

Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for looting during Harvey

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics and tobacco products from a Houston Walmart that was closed during Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County District Attorney's Office announced.

Pizza delivery driver shot at during 'prank' delivery call

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 22-year-old Pizza Hut delivery driver was shot after leaving a “prank” delivery call at 2 p.m. Tuesday.