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Margaritaville Expansion And Lawsuit To Be Reviewed At Orange Beach Planning Commission

Orange Beach, AL. — (GSN) — A residential expansion near The Wharf is nearing completion as city planners prepare to review final subdivision plans for 142 new lots in the Margaritaville development. The multi-phase project marks a significant step in the ongoing revitalization of the resort-adjacent land along Brown Lane and Margaritaville Way.

Orange Beach, AL · 2d
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Gulf Shores Considers East 2nd Street Upgrades and Regional Hazard Plan

The council will review major roadway improvements, a utility franchise agreement, and updates to emergency preparedness. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores plans to advance infrastructure improvements along East 2nd Street as part of ongoing efforts to optimize local traffic flow and revitalize corridor access. A construction bid for the East 2nd Street Improvements Project is scheduled for formal council consideration.

Gulf Shores, AL · 2d
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Florida Division of Emergency Management Offers Hurricane Isaias Disaster Assistance at Multi-Agency Resource Centers in Seven Counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Floridians impacted by Hurricane Isaias from Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026, can visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) in Bay, Escambia, Holmes Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington counties for one-on-one assistance from state and federal representatives. The centers are open...

Florida · 2d

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Modernizing Home Occupations in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, AL. — (GSN) — The City of Gulf Shores has officially updated its home occupation regulations with the passage of Ordinance 2231, bringing much-needed flexibility to remote workers and home-based entrepreneurs. Designed to adapt to changing workplace dynamics, the amended zoning text lifts previous constraints to better support multi-professional households while maintaining the residential character of local neighborhoods.

Gulf Shores, AL · 1d
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U.S., Bahamas deepen cooperation on drug interdiction, maritime security

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jeffrey K. Randall, director of Joint Interagency Task Force South, visited The Bahamas in September 2026 for talks with senior Bahamian defense officials, underscoring efforts to strengthen maritime security cooperation with a key Caribbean partner. Randall paid a courtesy call to Commodore Floyd Moxey, commander...

Mobile, AL · 2d

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Orange Beach Advances Aquatics Center Expansion with New Leisure Pools and Resident Meeting Spaces

Orange Beach, AL. — (GSN) — Orange Beach is moving forward with a major expansion and renovation of its municipal Aquatics Center, located at 4853 Wilson Boulevard, with an estimated construction cost of approximately $7.24 million. The City Council approved up to $274,000 for construction oversight for the project's first phase, partnering with Lose of Tennessee, PLLC to manage the improvements.

Orange Beach, AL · 3d

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A Day to Thank Veterans For Protecting Our Freedom and Families

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Coast has a rich military history and a deep respect and appreciation for the men and women who dedicate their lives to defending our freedoms. Veterans Day offers a chance to recognize them for their bravery and thank them for their sacrifice and service.

Orange Beach, AL · 1d

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Hofberger narrows gap, but Vinson still leads commission race after recount

Joe Vinson appears to be set to become the next Escambia County commissioner after a recount on Saturday ended with him 14 votes ahead. The race between Vinson, a non-party-affiliated candidate, and Republican incumbent Ashlee Hofberger is still too close to call, as going into the recount there were at least 63 overseas ballots in District 4 that could come in before the results are finalized on Nov. 13. The Canvassing Board tally from the recount early Nov. 8 indicated the vote count rose by seven votes, with six going to Hofberger. The vote changed with 13,088 votes for Vinson and 13,074 votes for Hofberger, 50.03% to 49.97%. The previous vote tally had been Vinson at 13,087 votes to Hofberger's 13,068, 50.04% to 49.96%. Election night had ended with Hofberger ahead by three votes , but once the Canvassing Board met on Nov. 5 to canvass the votes and cure mail-in ballots and provisional ballots, the result changed to put Vinson ahead by 19 votes. The recount on Saturday consisted of every ballot being run through a vote-counting machine again to get a new count. Once it was confirmed the race was still within the 0.25% margin, a manual recount

Escambia County, FL · 3d

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City of Gulf Shores Announces 2026 Christmas Events Schedule

Community Christmas opens Dec. 3 with tree lighting, local vendors, and family. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores will host Community Christmas at multiple city facilities, offering residents and visitors photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday treats, and crafts and activities from local businesses and community organizations. The evening will also feature a Christmas tree lighting at the Gulf Shores Public Library. The city invites community partners to join the event; details are available at gulfshoresal.gov/1627/Community-Christmas. Additional holiday programming from the Gulf Shores Public Library and Recreation Department rounds out a full month of seasonal events.

Gulf Shores, AL · 1d

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Podcast: Florida Returns to Purple

Political strategist Ryan Wiggins says the governor’s race was closer than anyone expected, the legislative supermajority is gone and Escambia County showed it is ready for a new kind of politics. A week after Election Day, Florida Democrats are still sorting out what happened. The national blue wave washed...

Florida · 17h

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Energy Transfer Greenlights $1.6B Gas Pipeline Through South Mississippi to Power AI Boom

Energy Transfer has given the official go-ahead to a $1.6 billion natural gas pipeline that would snake 215 miles through South Mississippi, locking in plans to feed the region's growing appetite for electricity tied to artificial intelligence data centers, LNG export terminals and power utilities. The project, still pending federal approval, is expected to begin service in 2030.

Mississippi · 1d

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Ingalls, Navy break ground on $50M SUPSHIP complex in Pascagoula

Ingalls Shipbuilding and the U.S. Navy broke ground on a $50 million, 101,000-square-foot customer support complex for the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Gulf Coast, known as SUPSHIP GC, in Jackson County.

Pascagoula, MS · 16h

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City of Semmes to host Veterans Day Social and Concert

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 9, 2026 SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Semmes is hosting a Veterans Day Social and Concert on Nov. 10. According to a city news release, the event will take place at the Semmes Community Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Mobile Symphonic […]

Semmes, AL · 1d

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Veterans of the World hosting annual Veterans Day Parade in Prichard

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Veterans of the World will host its annual Veterans Day Parade in Prichard, as “a special tribute commemoration to honor our veterans.” According to a Veterans of the World news release, the annual event is set for Wednesday, Nov. […]

Prichard, AL · 1d

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Jackson County School District Superintendent David Baggett announces plans to retire

VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WLOX) — On Tuesday, the Jackson County School District Superintendent David Baggett announced his plan to retire after more than 32 years. Baggett shared his decision with the Jackson County School District Board of Education on Monday night. “It has been one of the greatest honors of...

Jackson County, MS · 18h

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Affidavit ballots continue to be counted as deadlines approach

Election commissioners in Jackson County are processing nearly 1,500 affidavit ballots six days after polls closed, working to make sure all valid votes count.

Jackson County, MS · 1d

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Mobile Mayor: TIF districts will improve neighborhoods

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis posted in his regular e-mail on Wednesday, November 4, Good Evening Mobile, his thoughts on why Tax Increment Financing Districts, or TIF’s, are beneficial. Here is part of the post:. You all may have heard the term TIF lately. Let me...

Mobile, AL · 2d

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Nonprofit sues to stop sinking of the SS United States

A nonprofit conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County to stop the sinking of the SS United States. The SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc. and its co-founder, Steven R. Perry, have asked a federal court to halt the planned tow and sinking of the SS United States, alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project without adequately examining environmental risks or complying with historic preservation requirements.

Okaloosa County, FL · 4d