Are you craving a beach getaway but don’t want to travel too far from Birmingham? In this guide, we’ll explore the best beaches near Birmingham AL. Luckily, there are plenty of stunning beaches just a ...

You can taste summer in Florida before you even order, carried on salty breezes and the sizzle of a flat-top working overtime. Locals slip into flip flops, chase sunset colors, and head straight for ...

Florida buffets hit differently when the ocean is part of the daily equation. This is a state where fresh seafood is not a ...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 13, 2026 UPDATE (1/14, 9:40 a.m.): HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital has released a statement regarding a rally that was held by some of their ...

Florida International University has a Sargassum Watch website for tracking sargassum. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

The first adaptation of one of Emily Henry's novels is heading to Netflix this week, "People We Meet on Vacation", which transfers her 2021 book from page to screen, led by Emily Bader as Poppy and ...

Sargassum, which is a macro algae releases hydrogen sulfide and ammonia when it breaks down, giving off a rotten egg smell ...

Lorna Paras Beckman, aged 96, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Suwanee, Georgia. Born on January 28, 1929, in Manilla Philippines, she was... Lorna Paras Beckman, aged 96, passed away ...

It’s nearly time for the 129th-annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Since 1896, the event celebrating Western culture, cowboys and agriculture has brought millions of people to Fort Worth from ...

Top Stories from Jan. 19, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officials say they responded to a local Walmart ...

Planning a beach getaway should be exciting, not overwhelming. Fort Lauderdale offers the perfect combination of pristine beaches, family-friendly attractions, and year-round sunshine that makes it an ...

Southwest Florida hosts numerous art festivals from January through April, showcasing a variety of art forms. Most of the art fairs and festivals in the region offer free admission to the public.