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Could we see the Northern Lights again this weekend?

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - After a rare, awe-inspiring spectacle illuminated the sky Friday night, there may be another chance to see the Northern Lights again. If you’re able to get a glimpse, submit your photos/videos in the widget below. An eruption... Read more

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PHOTO GALLERY: Northern lights visible across northern Ohio

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A strong solar storm made the Northern Lights visible Friday night, including in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. 13 Action News viewers have submitted thousands of photos of the celestial event. Browse the photos in the ... Read more

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Kansas man pleads guilty to helping steal Jackie Robinson statue

(WICHITA, Kan.) — A man accused of helping steal and damage the bronze statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson in Wichita, Kansas, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Thursday, according to Sedgwick County District Court. Ricky Alderete... Read more

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Potential impacts from the severe solar storm

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - On Friday, May 10, a severe solar storm is hitting the Earth, the strongest in about 20 years. That has prompted concerns about potential impacts on the electrical grid. Numerous “Coronal Mass Ejections” from the sun were f... Read more

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DRONE VIDEO: See storm damage at Florida State University from the air

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Drone video shows damage severe weather did at Florida State University and the surrounding area Friday morning. Powerful winds impacted areas around the National MagLab along with the FSU Circus and Dick Howser Stadium. ... Read more

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LIVE UPDATES: NWS Tallahassee confirms two EF-2 tornadoes touchdown in Leon and Gadsden counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Storms containing two EF-2 tornadoes, strong winds, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain left a trail of damage in the Big Bend and South Georgia Friday morning. We're updating this story as damage reports come in. Watch t... Read more

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Florida A&M University hits pause on historic $237M donation, for now

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Florida A&M University will not move forward on its historic more than $237M donation from the Issac Batterson Family Trust. At least not for now. A FAMU spokesperson confirmed that this decision was announced by Presid... Read more

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Tornadoes strike across 7 states with more severe weather on the way

ABC News (NEW YORK) — The threat for tornadoes continues Thursday following an outbreak of deadly storms throughout the Midwest and South over the past few days. As of Thursday afternoon, at least 17 tornadoes had been reported in the previous 24... Read more

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Who is Jeopardy! champion Yogesh Raut?

JEOPARDY! champion Yogesh Raut made his debut on the show in 2022. Despite his controversial statements about Jeopardy!, Yogesh remains a game show returner, and here's everything you need to know about him. 2 Yogesh Raut was invited back to Jeopar... Read more

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ABC 27 obtains FAMU gift agreement for $237 million donation; see what's inside

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — ABC 27 has obtained the nine-page gift agreement between Florida A&M University and The Isaac Batterson Family 7th Trust. The announcement of a $237 million gift to FAMU at commencement on May 4, 2024. Watch the video of ... Read more