An emu strolled through a Sarasota neighborhood Monday, halting traffic and drawing onlookers; a WWSB photo gallery captures the unlikely visitor.

A heavy JSO response unfolded on Jacksonville’s Westside Monday after reports of shots fired on Susie Street near 103rd; detectives are on scene and the investigation is active.

A 53-year-old swimmer was recovered off South Carlsbad State Beach as the NWS warns of 3–6 ft surf, dangerous rip currents and possible coastal flooding along San Diego beaches.