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Motorcycle crash that killed Pace man under investigation
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pace man is dead after a Wednesday evening motorcycle crash in Santa Rosa County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 26-year-old was riding his moto...
Whistler woman arrested after Saturday shooting: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department arrested a woman after she allegedly shot a man on Sept. 14. An MPD news release said 21-year-old Ashanti Lamiya Smith of Whistl...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/whistler-woman-arrested-after-saturday-shooting-mobile-police/
City of Milton to end recycling program — what current customers need to know
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Milton residents and customers of the Milton Recycling Program will be seeing some changes and saving some money as the city announced the closure of the progra...
Teachers to receive pay for outside experience after MCPSS officials approve new salary schedule
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Public School Board of Commissioners has approved the 2024-2025 salary schedule, which now includes experience pay for teachers who previously tau...
Taking care of mums with Bellingrath Gardens & Home
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Ahead of the celebration of the fall season known as the Great Bellingrath Harvest, News 5's Bill Riales and Shamonee Baker headed to Bellingrath Gardens to learn more abo...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/taking-care-of-mums-with-bellingrath-gardens-home/
Take 5: Bellingrath Gardens & Home
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bellingrath Gardens & Home is kicking off the fall season with a new fall festival, The Great Bellingrath Harvest, that will include a harvest market and plant sale. F. ...
https://www.wkrg.com/take-5/take-5-bellingrath-gardens-home-2/
Harris, Trump neck and neck in 7 swing states: Poll
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in tight contests in seven battleground states as the race for the White House enters the home stretch, according to polling released T...
https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/harris-trump-neck-and-neck-in-7-swing-states-poll/
Shalimar house to be demolished after years of crime and neglect
SHALIMAR, Fla. (WKRG) — A house in Shalimar that has been a source of ongoing issues for residents and authorities is set to be demolished. The property at 34 9th Ave., known for its severe dis...
Former President Trump could return to Alabama for upcoming college football game
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Senator Katie Britt is looking forward to hosting Senator Steve Daines and possibly former President Donald Trump when Georgia takes on Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 28. ...
A Battle in Brewton: #1 TR Miller, Hillcrest-Evergreen meet in region rivalry
BREWTON, Ala. (WKRG) -- Week five of the high school football season will boast one of the biggest region matchups of the year along the Gulf Coast. WKRG's 5th Quarter "Game of the Week" will be ...
Fresh bagel shop in Fairhope wins national award
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fairhope’s Kind Cafe was recently named the Alabama Emerging Retailer of the Year. The award came as a complete surprise to the owner and the team. They told News 5 t...
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/fresh-bagel-shop-in-fairhope-wins-national-award/
GOMESA funding brings big renovations to Orange Beach's Sea, Sand, and Stars
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Sea, Sand, and Stars will see some big upgrades in the coming months to provide more resources for environmental education right here on the Gulf Coast. The environm...
Mobile Police, Fire-Rescue starting pay to increase by thousands
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile police officers and firefighters will see a hefty raise after the city council passed the 2025 fiscal budget. City officials hope this not only brings more employee...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-police-fire-rescue-starting-pay-to-increase-by-thousands/
Mobile man accused of stealing electric bicycle, fraudulently using card at Walmart: Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man is accused of second-degree burglary and fraudulent use of a credit card, according to Mobile Police. According to a news release from MPD, officers responded...
Impact 100 to announce 2024 Northwest Florida grant finalists
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — An organization that seeks to empower women in Northwest Florida is closer to naming this year's grant recipients. Impact 100 announced its annual grant finalists on We...
2 Escambia County Public Schools employees accused of keeping teen from parents: PPD
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two Pensacola women are accused of taking a 14-year-old from her parents, according to a Pensacola Police report. 33-year-old Arielle Sade Rice and 32-year-old As...
Prichard police investigating discovery of unidentified body
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Prichard police are investigating after an unidentified body was found in an abandoned residence. Prichard police officers responded around 3 p.m. Wednesday to a call re...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/prichard-police-investigating-discovery-of-unidentified-body/
Prichard man sentenced after 2022 murder plea deal: court documents
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Prichard man has been sentenced in connection with the 2022 murder of Mfundishi Mingo, according to court documents. 22-year-old Zyione Kendale Fagin was found guilty on...
Prichard water issues to take focus at community meeting
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Leaders with an environmental justice organization that focuses on injustices faced by Black and brown communities are preparing to host a community meeting in Pric...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/prichard-water-issues-to-take-focus-at-community-meeting/
Mobile County needs workers to help with November 2024 General Election: Here's what is required
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Ahead of the November General Election, the Mobile County Probate Court and other officials are trying to get things squared away for voters. Part of that is findin...
Foley woman accused in shooting after argument: FPD
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Foley woman is accused of shooting another woman after an argument, according to Foley Police. According to an FPD news release, police officers, the Foley Fire Departmen...
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-woman-accused-in-shooting-after-argument-fpd/
Madeleine Petite honored at Bayside Academy-Foley girls volleyball game
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — It was a special night on Tuesday as Bayside Academy and Foley faced off on the volleyball court. Both teams honored former player and coach Madeleine Petite who died last ...
SEC Women's Soccer Tournament coming to Pensacola in November
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Southeastern Conference women's soccer tournament will come to Pensacola for the third straight season in November. The tournament will take place from Sunday, Nov....
UPDATE: Victim in deadly Satsuma crash identified by ALEA
UPDATE (9/19 2:43 p.m.): The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released the identity of the man who died in a Satsuma crash Wednesday. 67-year-old Leon Z. Moore, Jr. of Creola was killed when th...
"Arti Gras" aims to improve small Mobile park
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) -- Neighbors in a historic Mobile neighborhood use art to revitalize a tiny city park. Arti Gras brings several local artists together this weekend to raise money to bring a c...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/arti-gras-aims-to-improve-small-mobile-park/
Dragon boating festival to raise money for Gulf Coast Kid's House, Escambia County Public Schools Foundation
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Boating will soon help to raise money for charity as NE Pensacola SERTOMA prepares to host the 10th Annual Dragon Boat Festival. According to a press release, the racin...
Living in downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Downtown Mobile is where thousands go to work and play, but it’s also where thousands of people live. City officials say that the residential population is growing as mo...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/living-in-downtown-mobile/
3rd Semmes teen dies from fentanyl overdose: How parents can intervene
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — A fentanyl overdose is now taking the blame for a third Semmes teenager's death over the past three years. 18-year-old Jayce Ward died on Aug. 6 at a home in Semmes. We no...
Escambia County law enforcement, district officials urging ... check children's social media following online school threats
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff's Office and Escambia County Public Schools are urging parents to check their children's social media accounts following several onlin...
Mobile residents can dispose of household hazardous waste at this city event (details)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile residents will soon be able to dispose of items that the city cannot accept during routine garbage collection as the city prepares to host the Household Hazardous W...
Spanish Fort getting 6 parks — including one for dogs
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — Spanish Fort officials announced a 146-acre park, called Honor Park, is coming to the city. City officials plan to keep the area as green as possible, leaving trees ...
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/spanish-fort-getting-6-parks-including-one-for-dogs/
Spanish Fort to build new fire station, plans for first ever public works facility
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — Spanish Fort has new infrastructure coming to the city. The city is 31 years old and has never had a public works facility. Spanish Fort officials plan to build a ne...
Baldwin County Fair opening day postponed
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Fair is back in town, but opening night is canceled because of the weather. This is the 73rd annual Baldwin County Fair here in Robertsdale. Betwee...
https://www.wkrg.com/news/baldwin-county-fair-opening-day-postponed/
Super Harvest Moon Rises Tonight along with a Partial Lunar Eclipse
Tuesday night's full moon will appear larger than normal and pass through the Earth's shadow
Chase Howard of Mattie T. Blount High School
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — This week, we honor Chase Howard as the WKRG News 5 Scholar Athlete of the Week. Howard is a senior at Mattie T. Blount High School where he plays football and basketbal...
Mobile police seek missing, endangered man
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing and endangered person. 23-year-old Delvin Primm was last seen in the area of St. Emanuel ...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-police-seek-missing-endangered-man/
UPDATE: Suspect identified in Mount Vernon homicide
UPDATE (Sept. 18, 11:20 p.m.): The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of the suspected shooter in Tuesday afternoon’s homicide on Mount Vernon. According to the MCSO, the su...
10 Baldwin County campuses participating in International Walk and Roll to School Day
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Some Baldwin County schools will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Oct. 2. The idea of the day is to participate in order to better healt...
Prichard Police detective pleads not guilty to perjury charge: court documents
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A detective with the Prichard Police Department has entered a plea of not guilty after he was accused of perjury, according to court documents. 44-year-old Jason Ti...
Pensacola police seek people involved in Circle K hit-and-run
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Pensacola Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred at a gas station over the weekend. Officers with PPD are looking for a 2015-2017 silver Maz...
New OB-GYN office in Mobile aims to improve health care for women
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Some women in the Mobile area will not have to travel as far to attend certain doctor appointments as Dr. Donna Bennett and Dr. Sharon Bush-Coaxum opened a new OB-GYN offi...
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office investigating threats made against 2 schools
UPDATE (7:02 p.m.): No arrests have been made for these threats, but authorities have identified a couple of people who may have been involved, News 5 has learned. PREVIOUS REPORTING SANTA ROSA C...
Burglary reported at Carmelite Monastery in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after items were reported stolen from a local monastery. According to MPD, officers responded to the Carmelite Monastery, loc...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/burglary-reported-at-carmelite-monastery-in-mobile/
Pensacola man arrested after home invasion, shooting: ECSO
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man was arrested Monday in connection with a January home invasion, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. 23-year-old Trey Jose Lopez was...
Mobile city leaders name permanent police chief
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Interim Mobile Police Chief William Jackson was named police chief during the Mobile City Council meeting on Tuesday. Jackson was made the MPD interim chief when former Mo...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-city-leaders-name-permanent-police-chief/
Fairhope Middle School teacher makes math fun, and reaps the rewards
Fairhope, Ala. (WKRG) — Tiffany VanSant teaches 8th grade math at Fairhope Middle School. She's been teaching for 18 years — some years teaching high school — but for the past four years sh...
https://www.wkrg.com/golden-apple/she-makes-math-fun-and-reaps-the-rewards/
Man hospitalized after robbery in Mobile, police investigating
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after they say a man was injured during a robbery. According to the MPD, officers responded to a reported robbery that occurr...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/man-hospitalized-after-robbery-in-mobile-police-investigating/
Foley Police respond to 'potential threat' at middle school, charges pending against student
UPDATE (Sept. 17, 12:40 p.m.): News 5 has learned that a 13-year-old has been arrested in connection with this incident. PREVIOUS REPORTING BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Police will be on the c...
GO Run marks 17 years advancing cancer research in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Researchers are close to marking a milestone in raising money for cancer studies in Mobile. The annual GO run helps raise money for groundbreaking work at the Mitchell Can...
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/go-run-marks-17-years-advancing-cancer-research-in-mobile/
Santa Rosa County's final fiscal year 2025 budget to be presented this week
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County Office of Management and Budget and the county administrator will present the final fiscal year 2025 budget to the county commission board on ...