Coastal Rhode Island is under a high surf advisory and flood advisory as Hurricane Erin continues to send big waves to the Ocean State.

Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it began to move out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast. Erin lost some strength Tuesday and dropped to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved northward,

Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday.

Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.

Frank Caprio, often described as the "world's nicest judge", has died at the age of 88 after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio was known for heartfelt and viral courtroom moments on the show "Caught in Providence",