Mexican national previously deported twice from Baldwin County sentenced on illegal reentry
Video above: Isaias Moves On, Quieter Weather Ahead BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mexican national who was found in Baldwin County in May has been sentenced for illegally reentering the country. According to a Department of Justice news release, 39-year-old Ignacio Aguilar-Gutierrez was arrested during a traffic stop by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Baldwin County Housing Trends Highlight Growing Value Across Regional Market
Resort areas experience notable growth in average sales prices and total volume. Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin Realtors® reports that the Baldwin County housing market showed notable resilience and price strength across both Resort and Traditional residential sectors. Even as transaction volume slowed and fewer listings hit the market, buyer demand pushed residential sales prices higher across both categories. Total sales volume in coastal destinations rose alongside these higher prices, w
Five dogs die in Daphne fire early Saturday morning
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The Daphne Fire Department posts on its Facebook page five dogs and a bird died during a fire on Country Club Drive early Sunday morning. On 10/10/26 at approximately 12:07am, Daphne Fire Department crews responded to Country Club Drive for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival crews discovered heavy fire involvement on the east side of a home. Fire was extinguished without incident.
Hurricane Isaias Updates: Pensacola, Escambia, Santa Rosa & Baldwin Counties
Hurricane Isaias Update: Rescue and Recovery Underway in Escambia and Santa Rosa. Updated Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12:30 a.m. CDT. Includes Escambia County’s recovery release and Santa Rosa County’s 11:55 p.m. safety update. Rescue and recovery operations are underway, but dangerous conditions remain. Stay home, keep roads...
Mobile residents urged to avoid roads as Hurricane Isaias brings downed trees
WATCH: The First Alert Storm Team has live, continuing coverage of Hurricane Isaias, in the video above MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile advises residents and visitors to avoid local roads until Hurricane Isaias passes through the Gulf Coast. Multiple reports of downed trees and power lines have created hazards on neighborhood streets […]
Hurricane Isaias: JEA deploying electric crews to Alabama to assist in aftermath of the...
JEA is deploying forty crew members to Daphne, Alabama, on Saturday to assist Riviera Utilities following Hurricane Isaias.
Alabama-Florida Weather Oct. 10-13: Flood Warnings Issued as Rivers Expected to Rise
BAKER, FL – Moderate river flooding is forecast near Baker in northwest Florida and Elsanor in southwest Alabama this weekend, with additional Flood Warnings covering waterways near Crestview, Milton, Saraland and Barrineau Park.
City of Mobile advises residents to avoid streets due to downed power lines
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Due to a number of downed trees and power lines, the City of Mobile is advising residents to avoid driving on local roadways until Hurricane Isaias completely passes through the area. Downed power lines will not be picked up tonight so drivers need to...
Hurricane Isaias prompts opening of two storm shelters in Baldwin County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 9, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Two storm shelters will open Friday, Oct. 9, in Baldwin County as Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the coast. According to a Baldwin County Commission news release, the Robertsdale Rotary Club Rodeo, located on Fairground Road, will open […]
Several roads, bridges close in the News 5 area for Hurricane Isaias
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 9, 2026 (WKRG) — Several roadways and bridges are closing or have already closed due to Hurricane Isaias moving into the area. Here is a list of those closures: Baldwin County Gulf Shores Orange Beach Santa Rosa County Milton Escambia County Gulf Islands National Seashore […]
