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How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health.

Zane Smith aims for another strong finish at Phoenix After two top-ten finishes at Daytona and EchoPark Speedway, Zane Smith and the No. 38 team hit a road bump at COTA with a 33rd place finish.

“I feel like just having a good start to the season is so important, especially with this new format where every point matters,” said Zane Smith, driver of the No. 38.

Gas hits $3.32 a gallon as US crude prices reach a 2-year high US crude prices rose above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years as gasoline hits $3.32 a gallon.

US crude prices rose above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years as gasoline hits $3.32 a gallon.

Gulf allies complain US didn’t notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense.

Officials from two Gulf countries said their governments were disappointed in the way the U.S. has handled the war, particularly the initial attack on Iran on Feb. 28.

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving accusation against Trump The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.

The accuser was interviewed by the FBI four times as it sought to assess her account but a summary of only one of those interviews had been included in the publicly released files.

Frito-Lay issues potato chip recall for undeclared allergen Frito-Lay has issued a recall of some Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips for a potential allergy risk.

Frito-Lay has issued a recall of some Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips for a potential allergy risk.

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Epstein Files: South Carolina woman accused Trump, Epstein of sexual abuse in 1980s, FBI records show. >>>>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/03/06/epstein-files-south-carolina-woman-accused-trump-epstein-sexual-abuse-1980s-fbi-records-show/ 

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Here are the presidents who will be attending Jesse Jackson’s funeral ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/03/06/here-are-presidents-who-will-be-attending-jesse-jacksons-funeral/ 

WTOC coloring contest winner looks forward to Friday The Greening of the Fountain starts at 12 p.m. in Forsyth Park. One special participant will help turn the fountain green during the ceremony: the winner of the WTOC coloring contest.

Out of 900 entries, 6th grader Margaret Tootle was chosen for her drawing.

Greening of the Fountain organizers share excitement ahead of event The City of Savannah is hosting one of its most iconic St. Patrick’s Day traditions Friday: the Greening of the Fountain. 

WTOC’s Mackenzie Baker spoke with the Greening of the Fountain Chairman, Jake Roberts, and the event’s emcee, Chris Steinmetz, right before the celebration.

US is moving ‘thousands of people’ out of the Middle East, Trump says President Donald Trump said the U.S. is moving “thousands of people” out of the Middle East.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is moving “thousands of people” out of the Middle East.

Trump says no deal with Iran until country’s ‘unconditional surrender’ U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to rule out negotiations with Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East as the war reaches its seventh day.

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to rule out negotiations with Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East as the war reaches its seventh day.

Tyren Moore leads Georgia Southern to Victory over Ark State Georgia Southern is marching to the 4th Round of the Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Tournament after a 80-77 win over Arkansas State.

Georgia Southern is marching to the 4th Round of the Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Tournament after a 80-77 win over Arkansas State.

NASA now says moon won’t be hit by asteroid in 2032 after previously issuing a 4.3% chance NASA issued a welcomed all-clear Thursday.

NASA issued a welcomed all-clear Thursday, saying there’s now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will crash into the moon in 2032.

Man finds woman unresponsive in front yard after his dog alerted him during their daily walk Those actions saved the woman’s life, just in the nick of time.

A dreary day in Virginia never puts a damper on Dan DiCandilo’s walk around the neighborhood with his dog, Gozier.

Fatal crash on Deerfield Rd. in Jasper County, roadway closed for extended period Officials say the roadway will be closed for an extended period while emergency personnel work the scene, Jasper County Fire-Rescue is on the scene.

Officials say the roadway will be closed for an extended period while emergency personnel work the scene, Jasper County Fire-Rescue is on the scene.

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Intense Israeli strikes hit Iran and Lebanon as US warns bombardment will ‘surge dramatically’ >>>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/03/06/intense-israeli-strikes-hit-iran-lebanon-us-warns-bombardment-will-surge-dramatically/ 

Air defenses intercept drone attack targeting base that hosts US Central Command Qatar’s Defense Ministry reported early Friday it intercepted a drone attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base.

Qatar’s Defense Ministry reported early Friday it intercepted a drone attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts the forward headquarters of the U.S. Central Command.

78-year-old Nebraska woman billed 3 times by California fire department she never heard of Linda Johnson has lived all 78 of her years in Omaha and never wished she could be a California girl.

A bill that is stamped past due would get anyone’s attention, but an older woman in Nebraska refused to pay for an emergency response in a city 1,500 miles away.

Man charged with killing 3 women wanted their cars and money to get home, prosecutors allege Authorities say there’s no indication the suspect knew the women.

An Iowa man has been charged with aggravated murder in the deaths of the two hikers and a third woman authorities say he killed inside her home after he spent a night in a shed on her property.

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide The move is the latest in a quickly changing situation that stunned Capitol Hill and resulted in a House Ethics Committee investigation.

He had faced calls from GOP leadership to end his reelection bid, and from others in Congress to resign.

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk ‘effective immediately’ Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in response that the company has no choice but to challenge the Trump administration in court.

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.

Savannah Police respond to area near West Congress St. Our crew is on the scene, where a portion of the street is taped off.

Our crew is on the scene, where a portion of the street is taped off.

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The City of Savannah is hosting one of its most iconic St. Patrick’s Day traditions Friday, the Greening of the Fountain. >>>>>> https://www.wtoc.com/2026/03/06/forsyth-park-fountain-milkshake-city-savannah-turning-green-friday-ahead-st-patricks-day/ 

Literacy Luau to bring free books, food and family fun to Statesboro Families in Statesboro can celebrate reading at the free Literacy Luau on March 10 featuring games, prizes, free books and the Bulloch County Schools Book Bus.

Families in Bulloch County are invited to celebrate reading at the 4th Annual Literacy Luau next week.

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels.

“America is prepared to take on these threats and go on the offense alone if necessary,” Hegseth said in a speech at U.S. Southern Command in Miami with defense officials from allied governments around the region.

GA, SC gas prices on the rise due to war in Iran In just one week, the national average for a gallon of regular is up about 22 cents.

Georgia’s average price is $3.17, which is 39 cents more than last week.

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Savannah Guthrie visits ‘Today’ show for first time since her mother went missing ⏩ https://www.wtoc.com/2026/03/05/savannah-guthrie-visits-today-show-first-since-her-mother-went-missing/ 

GDOT seeks public input to address severe eroding embankment on S.R. 144 Spur The project would maintain traffic while constructing a modern design bridge just south of the current roadway.

They said it’s to address the issue to access Fort McAllister State Park and surrounding neighborhoods in Bryan County.

Man mimicked mother’s door knock to sexually assault girl in Five Below bathroom, prosecutors say A man who has now been designated a sexually violent predator allegedly mimicked a mother’s knock to sexually assault a girl in a Five Below bathroom, according to prosecutors.

A man who has now been designated a sexually violent predator allegedly mimicked a mother’s knock to sexually assault a girl in a Five Below bathroom, according to prosecutors.