right now on "america this morning," tropical storm elsa slams georgia hitting a u.s. naval base. >> debris everywhere, trailers knocked over. >> the damage this morning from a reported tornado and where the storm is headed next. breaking overnight, arrests in the assassination of haiti's president as we learn more about how the killing was carried out in the middle of the night. the slain leader's wife now arriving in the u.s. for medical care. americans living in haiti speak out about the tense security situation. will the u.s. get involved? two weeks later, a new mission in surfside, florida, the change announced at the site of the condo disaster and the reason behind the heartbreaking decision. the early bird may be getting more than a worm, the

mystery illness spreading in nearly a dozen states. why people are being told to empty their bird feeders. tribute to tampa. >> the tampa bay lightning win their second straight stanley cup. >> the lightning strike again and the city crowns another champion. and the new survey results revealing which city has the best pizza, and it's not new york or chicago. ♪ when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore ♪ good thursday morning, everyone. i'm andrew dymburt. >> and i'm zohreen shah. mona is off. we begin with tropical storm elsa slamming the southeastern coast of the u.s. with flooding rains and damaging tordo. a navy base was ong the areas hit d reported. >> at this hour the storm is barreling north headed for the

carolinas, the mid-atlantic and eventually to ned. overnight elsa turning deadly after the tropical storm spawned this tornado in florida. >> there's a tornado right ucng down along a highway in jacksonville where the damage is described as widespread. police say a falling tree killed a driver as heavy rain and wind hit the city. >> this poor gentleman was just driving, probably heading home and tree came down and hit his car. >> reporter: another large tree slamming into an apartment building. this man was looking out his window when the winds picked up. >> all of a sudden i see my chairs pick up and go to the right and then all of a sudden they went to the left about five seconds later and everything starting going to the left. i heard a train which they say you always a train. i heard the train. >> reporter: hours later : elsa producing another tornado in southeast georgia touching

down at a campground on a naval base. >> it is utter chaos over here right now. >> reporter: the winds flipping over and tearing apart large rvs. >> pickup trucks flipped over. debris everywhere. trailers knocked over. >> reporter: at least ten people from the campsite were taken to the hospital. according to the navy there appears to be damage to buildings on the base, but a spokesperson confirms there is no damage to the submarines stored at the base. meanwhile, the cleanup is already under way along florida's west coast where elsa made landfall wednesday. bringing powerful storm surge and inundating coastal roads. elsa will bring heavy rain to the carolinas before moving into the northeast. we'll take a closer look at the forecast in just a few moments. breaking overnight, several suspects accused of assassinating the president of haiti have reportedly been killed or arrested. the wife of the slain president has arrived in florida as we learn more about how the assassination was carried out and what's next with so many implications for the u.s.

abc's elizabeth schulze is on top of it as always. she has the latest. elizabeth, good morning. >> reporter: hey, good morning, zohreen. well, haitian police say suspects in the president's assassination were killed during a reported gun battle, and officers being held hostage were freed. this morning, haiti's police chief says four suspects in the assassination of president jovenel moise have been killed. and two others arrested. the alleged assassins have yet to be identified as haiti's acting prime minister urges calm. >> we need every single one to actually move the country forward while sitting for justice for president jovenel moise. >> reporter: the caribbean nation plunging deeper into crisis after assailants stormed s residence eaolheadf ste an h . receive treatment. now fighting for her life.

>> the people are devastated. haiti is in mourning. >> reporter: the haitian ambassador to the united states says the attack was cared out by armed commandos speaking spanish and masquerading as drug enforcement agents. the remains of the president removed overnight. in the nation long gripped with turmoil and political unrest, a state of siege. the international airport shut down and border with the dominican republic closed. busy capital streets emptied out. >> i think a lot of us are kind of almost and myself included, we're waiting for the fireworks. we don't want them. we don't want the violence. >> reporter: in washington president biden condemning the assassination. >> it's just -- it's very worrisome about the state of haiti. >> reporter: u.s. secretary of state antony blinken called haiti's interim prime minister late wednesday extending his condolences and vowing to

support the haitian government and its people. andrew. >> elizabeth, thank you. the delta variant of the coronavirus is surging across several states. hospitals in missouri are now seeing their highe of nscehe neighboring arkansas just reported its largest daily increase in covid infections since february. federal surge teams are being sent to hot spots but doctors insist the best defense is simple, get vaccinated. >> most important are not really the number of cases because covid is going to be around forever, but it's the hospitalization rate, it's the death rate that we really need to pay attention to, and we're seeing that largely in the unvaccinated population. what we do know is that vaccines are effective against it. >> reporter: in houston, cases of the delta variant have nearly doubled in the last week and cases are six times higher than in may. police outside of minneapolis are searching for a

light-colored suv that may have been involved in a road rage shooting that left a youth baseball coach dead. investigators believe the driver of the suv shot at the coach's car as the two drove down the highway. the coach's car went off the road crashing into a parking lot. police believe some sort of altercation led to the gunfire. in chicago, three officers are recovering after being shot on duty. two atf agents and a police officer came under fire while working undercover. police are questioning a person of interest, local officials are demanding federal help. they spay local law enforcement is outmanned and outgunned by gangs. >> we have 100,000 gang members in the city of chicago right now. they're all armed. they're emboldened. they have absolutely no fear, no respect for life. no respect for the communities that they come from. >> reporter: 36 chicago police officers have been shot or shot at so far this year. now to surfside, florida, where there's a new mission this morning, exactly two weeks after that tragic condo collapse.

this morning crews at the site of the condo building collapse in surfside are no longer searching for signs of life. some of the rescuers in tears last night holding a moment of silence as they mark the end of their search efforts. >> it is with deep profound sadness that we made the extremely difficult decision to transition from operation search and rescue to recovery. >> reporter: for 14 consecutive days the crews battling brutal conditions including fires and storms as they search for survivors in air pockets only to find remains but no survivors. officials say they based the decision to end the search effort on a number of factor. >> these engineering factors include, you know, the building collapse itself, the pancake which is -- gives you the lowest probability of survivability.

you know, coupled with the fact that it gives you very little voids. >> reporter: an additional 18 victims were recovered in surfside wednesday bringing the death toll to 54. the mayor says another 86 people are potentially still unaccounted for. those who survived the tragedy are now starting from scratch. >> so this is your bedroom now. >> that's my bedroom. >> reporter: 82-year-old zulia taub is living in a friend's apartment. her home of 22 years and all her belongings are gone. >> i came out with the pajama and a housecoat. >> that's it. >> my purse. >> reporter: meanwhile, authorities are officially launching a grand jury investigation into the cause of the collapse. former president trump has filed lawsuits against facebook, twitter and google. he claims his first amendment rights were violated when his social media accounts were suspended. legal experts say the lawsuits are meritless because private companies are not bound by the first amendment. time now for a look at your thursday weather.

good morning. we're tracking elsa this morning moving up the southeast u.s. coast. it's going to bring some tropical storm force wind and rain with it and check out the path. it's going to hit new york city on friday morning, boston eventually by friday afternoon. this is going to take a couple of days to go up the coast and look at all the wind we're going to see. 40 to 60-mile-an-hour gusts from charleston, south carolina, all the way up to the gulf of maine. also two to four inches of rain around boston and ocean city, maryland. i'm accuweather meteorologist kevin coskren. all right, coming up, why millions of americans are being told to empty the bird feeders in their yard. but first what we're learning about this stunning scene. someone throwing a lit firework into a car setting off an explosion. and later the man who found $1 million while cleaning his house.

back now with a moment someone threw a fire cracker into man's car in nashville. he suffered burns to his hand and says his ears are still ringing. police haven't identified suspects. >> people across ten states are told not to feed the birds anymore. because of a mysterious illness spreading. affecting several types of birds. scientists are scrambling for answers. >> a mysterious illness killing birds. experts are asking humans to help the birds socially distance. to stop it from spreading. >> the bird is wobbling. falling over. there's something wrong with their eyes. >> since may, wildlife centers received hundreds of reports of

bird found sick or dying. including song birds. and blue jays. this blue jay found sick in the washington d.c. area. experiencing neurological systems. eye discharge and swelling. affecting birds in ten states. indiana, trying to find the cause ruled out the bird flu. and west nile. in pennsylvania, some question whether pesticide or cicadas could be to blame. >> we are testing for the pesticides used for cicada control. kp also testing for fun gal toxin. >> until the cause is discovered, people can help prevent birds from congregating. take down your bird feeder and cleaning them and your birdbath with a 10% bleach solution. >> the reason for it is because we want birds to socially distance naturally. they don't have that know how that that's not okay for them.

when there's a disease going around. >> experts are continuing with lab tests to determine the source. so far they don't know whether the sick birds can transmit what they have to each other or people. >> if you find a dead bird, do not touch it. with bare hands. use gloves and double bag it before disposing of it. keep pets away. >> thank you. it's already midsummer. many americans are still waiting to get out door furniture because of supply and transportation problems. some have been waiting six months. it could be 2023 before supply chain issues are resolved. speaking of transportation. people are turning back to taxi cabs instead of ride share apps. prices have been on the rise. due to shortage of drivers. >> why tampa is the city of champions. >> first, caught on camera. a tree crashe through the roof directly over a sleeping baby's

crib. crib. we hear from the parents next. i'm still exploring what's next. and still going for my best. even though i live with a higher risk of stroke due to afib not caused by a heart valve problem. so if there's a better treatment than warfarin, i'm reaching for that. eliquis. eliquis is proven to reduce stroke risk better than warfarin. plus has significantly less major bleeding than warfarin. eliquis is fda-approved and has both. what's next? i'm on board. don't stop taking eliquis unless your doctor tells you to, as stopping increases your risk of having a stroke. eliquis can cause serious and in rare cases fatal bleeding. don't take eliquis if you have an artificial heart valve or abnormal bleeding. while taking eliquis, you may bruise more easily and it may take longer than usual for any bleeding to stop. seek immediate medical care for sudden signs of bleeding like unusual bruising. eliquis may increase your bleeding risk if you take certain medicines. tell your doctor about all planned medical or dental procedures. ask your doctor about eliquis. and if your ability to afford your medication has changed,

we want to help. does your plug-in fade too fast? try febreze fade defy plug. your medication has changed, it has built-in technology to digitally control how much scent is released to smell first day fresh for 50 days. la la la la la. centrum multigummies aren't just great tasting... they're power-packed vitamins... that help unleash your energy. loaded with b vitamins... ...and other key essential nutrients... ...it's a tasty way to conquer your day. try centrum multi gummies. now with a new look.

it only takes a second for an everyday item to become dangerous. tide pods child-guard pack helps keep your laundry pacs in a safe place and your child safer. to close, twist until it clicks. tide pods child-guard packaging. back now with a wild scene in los angeles overnight. police say a man climbed on top of a four-story church and lit the cross on fire. then he was seen jumping from roof to roof trying to avoid police. officers eventually arrested him. also in southern california, a major drug bust. authorities seizing more than $1 billion in illegal pot. california broadly legalized

recreational marijuana, but the black market is still thriving. now to louisiana and one family's survival story. a tree came crashing into their home barely missing their sleeping baby. this morning, two louisiana parents describing their heart-stopping close call. in this baby monitor video you can see their 5-month-old named cannon asleep in his crib when suddenly a massive tree falls on the home breaking through the roof raining debris down on him. >> oh, my god. oh, my god. oh, my god. oh, my god. >> reporter: his parents initially thought lightning had struck the house until they looked at the baby monitor and saw the debris. >> oh, my god. the window. oh, my god. >> she felt the window in my little boy's room had broken and we rounded the corner in the hallway and could see the tree in the hall. >> reporter: cannon was

scared but not hurt. daylight revealed the true eent of the damage and just how close cannon came to disaster. gaping holes in the roof, a massive chunk taken out of this brick wall. neighbors and friends helping with the cleanup. >> three or four neighbors show up that i had never met asking what they can do to help. >> reporter: despite the massive damage to their home in baton rouge, they're just thankful mother nature did not do worse. >> a house is just a house. it can be replaced. you know, family, my little boy is -- that was all i was worried about. >> reporter: the following morning cannon's mom posting this video of her and cannon. tears of relief in her eyes. >> this isn't the first time this family has faced hardship. they lost almost everything during a flood in 2016. lightning strikes again in cuse nsecutive year shutting ou the canadiens last night. tampa has turned into title town.

tom brady and the bucs just won the super bowl in february and the rays made it to the world series. britney spears says it all with up one new photo. also ahead, the new survey on which city has the best pizza. from prom dresses to workouts and new adventures you hope the more you give the less they'll miss. but even if your teen was vaccinated against meningitis in the past they may be missing vaccination for meningitis b. although uncommon, up to 1 in 5 survivors of meningitis will have long term consequences. now as you're thinking about all the vaccines your teen might need make sure you ask your doctor if your teen is missing meningitis b vaccination. family meeting! ♪ we have big news. new kellogg's cinnamon roll frosted mini wheats. bakery fresh cinnamon roll flavor in every bite, you're going to love 'em. don't settle for products that give you a sort of white smile. try new crest whitening emulsions bakery fresh cinnamon roll flavor in every bite,

for 100% whiter teeth. its highly active peroxide droplets swipe on in seconds. better. faster. 100% whiter teeth. crestwhitesmile.com my auntie called me. she said uncle's had a heart attack. i needed him to be here. your heart isn't just yours. protect it with bayer aspirin. be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. rinsing the dishes before they go in the dishwasher? well, new cascade platinum has 50% more cleaning power,

so you don't have to. its food-seeking enzymes break down food into particles so small they can flow right down the drain. plus, it's powerful enough for the quick-wash cycle. new cascade platinum with 50% more cleaning power! ♪ time to check "the pulse," and we begin with the best pizza in america. it's not in new york or chicago. it's in portland, oregon, your hometown. >> hmm. >> that's according to the authors of an upcoming book called idea modernist pizza" and spent time eating 400 pizzas from coast to coast. >> they say portland shops offered good variety and s bing it al fhtto control of her life and

career. >> she posted an image, which quickly gained nearly 2 million likes. the image shows her bare back. many of the 30,000 comments say brave britney spears. >> spears' mother says britney spears is able to care for herself. next a world record that's not for the faint of heart. >> four tightrope walkers carefully made their way across a high-wire that stretched 1.3 miles between two mountains in sweden. they were about 2,000 feet in the air. >> it took them two days just to set up that wire. impressive. >> wow. next forget spring cleaning. try summer cleaning. a guy in florida just found a million dollars cleaning his house. >> wow. kenneth morgan found a powerball ticket from april inside a drawer. he quickly realized it matched five of the six numbers from the april drawing. he says he is still in shock. >> a hidden treasure, indeed. >> unbelievable. and finally the billboard stopping people in their tracks. live >> it is in tokyo, and it features a giant three-dimensional cat which

meows at people passing by. take a look. what can i du with less asthma? with dupixent i can du more... yardwork... teamwork... long walks.... that's how you du more, with dupixent, which helps prevent asthma attacks. dupixent is not for sudden breathing problems. it's an add-on-treatment for specific types of moderate-to-severe asthma that can improve lung function for better breathing in as little as two weeks. and can reduce, or even eliminate, oral steroids. and here's something important. dupixent can cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. get help right away if you have rash, shortness of breath, chest pain, tingling or numbness in your limbs. tell your doctor if you have a parasitic infection, sthma treatments, including steroids, without talking to your doctor. are you ready to du more with less asthma? just ask your asthma specialist about dupixent.

to run a growing business, is to be on a journey. and along the ride, you'll find many challenges. your dell technologies advisor is here to help. so you can stop at nothing for your customers. ♪ ♪ color snap color id from sherwin - williams. your dell technologies advisor is here to help. color pallets curated just for you. i brought in ensure max protein, with thirty grams of protein. those who tried me felt more energy in just two weeks! [sighs wearily] here, i'll take that! woo-hoo! ensure max protein. with thirty grams of protein, one gram of sugar, and now with two new flavors! what makes febreze air effects different? while cheaper aerosols rely on artificial propellants... one gram of sugar, febreze uses a 100% natural propellant. check it out! pressure created by what's in your air makes the bottle spray. which means freshness everyone will love.

oroweat small slice. i wonder if this has the same quality ingredients as the original whole grains bread? great question, dad. and it does. it has all the same nutritious deliciousness as the original slice but only a little bit smaller. just like timmy here.

my name's lucas. it sure is bobby. this unplugged device is protecting our beautiful coastlines my and more.cas. put off chores and use less energy from 4 to 9 pm to help keep our state golden.

building a better bay area. moving forward. finding solutions. this is abc7 news.

it ready for a bay area heat wave. multiple days of above average temperatures. how hot it will get. elsa is on the move. the storm headed up the east coast. new covid-19 variants emerging around the world. the delta variant now the dominant strain of the u.s. will hear from experts. now is a good time to look for a job. the incentives up for grabs. good morning. you are watching abc 7 warnings on abc 7 mac. hulu live wherever you stream. we aren't going to feel at this morning. you will notice the cloud cover is less extensive and the winds are slower and the drizzle, there wasn't much of it this morning on my commute. that will be likely the way you will have it also. you can see the temperatures warming above average. 64