SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- A man was taken into custody in Texas in connection with the June 2012 fatal shooting of a Isle of Hope firefighter Wesley Franklin. 

Franklin was fatally shot on June 25, 2012 outside Deb's Pub and Grub on Norwood Avenue as a robbery was in progress.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police announced the arrest Friday morning. Police Chief Willie Lovett will hold a news conference about the case at 11 a.m.

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- The Powerball grand prize has grown again.

Saturday night's drawing will offer the second highest jackpot in Powerball history.

Georgia Lottery officials say strong sales have bumped Saturday's Powerball jackpot from an estimated $475 million to an estimated $550 million. Tickets are $2 per play. Players can add the Power Play feature for $1 more per play.

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