Alabama chefs headed to Orange Beach for Gulf seafood showdown at The Wharf
Each year, the event brings together some of the state’s most talented chefs to showcase just how far Alabama Gulf seafood can be pushed beyond tradition. This year, four chefs will step into the spotlight—each bringing their own style, story, and perspective to the plate. The lineup includes Chef Chris Ippolito of Cay
Mama Lattes opens long-awaited Stewart Street drive-through location
Milton’s first local coffee shop, Mama Lattes , is making it easier to grab one of their signature lattes or a Lotus plant-based energy drink on the go with their new drive-through location, now open at 5812 Stewart St. Their first location, a sit-down café with food options on the menu, is celebrating its 10th anniver
Temporary traffic signal damaged at Foley intersection
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Commission said the intersection of Hickory and Michigan streets in Foley is currently functioning as a four-way stop after the temporary traffic signal there was damaged by an unknown driver. The signal cannot be repaired at this time, and the intersection will operate...
Homes For Our Troops donates adapted, mortgage-free home in Milton to Marine vet
MILTON, Fla -- A Milton veteran moved into his specially adapted home, mortgage and tax-free, on Saturday. Homes For Our Troops builds and donates custom homes to veterans who were severely injured in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11. The building process for retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant (GYSGT) David Post's home...
Northwest Florida opioid recovery program uncertain about future funding
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- For hundreds of people in Northwest Florida battling addiction, the "CORE" program has become their saving grace. It stands for Coordinated Opioid Recovery, and the group has helped people at their lowest to get clean. The program is now facing uncertainty in its funding. CORE runs...
Santa Rosa County roundabout to partially close
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 14, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A roundabout in Santa Rosa County is set to partially close next week. According to a news release, the outside northbound lane and a portion of the outside southbound lane of the Pea Ridge Connector roundabout will […]
Greenville Ave. Waffle House switches to ‘delivery only’ service
The Waffle House diner on Greenville Avenue near Forest Lane is just four years old, but they’ve already made big changes to their format. Customers are now barred from dining inside at tables or the counter — only delivery service is available. Officials at Waffle House haven’t released...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 5-15-26
Local weather report for Friday, May 15. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 59° to a high of 80°. Sunrise is 5:53 AM and Sunset 7:35 PM . Sunny. 0% chance of rain in the morning, 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 0% chance of rain during the evening.
Santa Rosa County teacher receives first-ever Innovating Teacher of the Year honor
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 14, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Santa Rosa County teacher is the recipient of the first-ever Innovating Teacher of the Year award. According to a Santa Rosa County District Schools news release, fifth-grade teacher at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School Anna P
Bands on the Bayou in Pensacola
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Bands on the Bayou returns Friday, May 22, 2026, at Bayview Park in Pensacola and will feature Gulf Coast favorite About to Sweat. Hosted by the East Hill Neighborhood Association, Bands on the Bayou is a free, family-friendly waterfront concert series that brings the community together for live m
