The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.  

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Allergy season is here. It's earlier and stronger than expected.

In Depth with Dan: How pollen season is changing

Pollen on car

Frank Janssen, the father of a Wake County assistant district attorney, was abducted from his home in April 2015 and was rescued from an Atlanta apartment five days later. Authorities said a gang leader orchestrated the kidnapping from his prison cell as payback for the prosecutor putting him behind bars.

WRAL.com archive: Kidnapping of Wake prosecutor's father