Georgia's barrier islands provide some of the best beaches in the southern U.S., and one island is the perfect destination ...

The collapse of this dock gangway on Sapelo Island, Georgia is sending shockwaves through the Southeastern United States, especially here in Jacksonville. Action News Jax has confirmed four ...

An ordinance sparked controversy in 2023 when county commissioners voted to permit homes of up to 3,000 square feet.

SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Sunday, October 19 marks one year since the Sapelo Island gangway collapse. Seven lives were lost that day, and over 20 others fell into the water as the gangway collapsed.

New safety signs have been installed at the Sapelo Island ferry gangway in response to the recent collapse that resulted in seven fatalities. The failed gangway, which was an 80-foot aluminum ...

A ferry dock gangway on Georgia's Sapelo Island collapsed Saturday afternoon. Officials confirm at least seven people were killed. Crowds gathered on the island for a celebration of its tiny ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — During a Freedom's Eve celebration at Historic Mount Zion Church in downtown Jacksonville, seven candles sat right in the middle to honor the seven lives lost on Sapelo Island.

The heritage and history of Sapelo Island have been under dispute for several years, with descendants of enslaved people who created a vibrant community for themselves on Sapelo struggling to maintain ...

SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. — Two new gangways were installed for the ferry service to and from Georgia's Sapelo Island this week, one on the mainland Meridian Ferry Dock and on the island at the Marsh Landing ...

SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. — In the wake of the gangway collapse in Sapelo Island that killed seven people, including four from Jacksonville, officials are updating safety signage around the area, hosting ...

SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. — Three people remain in the hospital after a fatal ferry dock collapse in Sapelo Island that killed seven people Saturday afternoon. Four of the victims were from Jacksonville, the ...