Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have long sought to distinguish themselves as family-friendly spring break destinations, meaning they're not particularly receptive to mass partying by college-age visitors on the beaches or of disturbances of the peace in general. Both communities re-emphasized that stance after 2015, when disturbing incidents in another destination to the east, Panama City Beach, made national news.
Daphne Police arrested a man after they said he was involved in a road-rage incident February 14, 2019. The alleged victim followed the suspect into a nearby parking lot and videoed him with her cell phone as he verbally assaulted her. Fox 10 News has learned that the suspect has had numerous complaints about him doing the same thing and in every case, it’s been against a woman.
Vegas Contorno, of Autauga, who was convicted of manslaughter in 2017 for fatally stabbing her boyfriend, was denied by the Alabama Supreme Court to review her conviction.
Contorno’s attorneys have been fighting through appeals court since 2017.
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) -- Daphne Police say they are investigating the death of a man found in a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot.
A suspect who was extradited from Florida to Baldwin County accused of stealing a motor vehicle was also charged with murder Wednesday afternoon.
Nicholas Ryan Young, 35, is charged in the October killing of Ronald Jeffery Higginbotham, 53, at an apartment in Foley.
February 14, 2019 - Gulf Shores, AL - (OBA®) - Video surveillance is one of the best methods for apprehending criminals and convicting suspects who are caught in the act of committing a crime. Installing video surveillance is a great example of community-police partnerships and is something we highly value as a police agency serving our community.
There are lots of Fun Things To Do on the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast; Fish, Boat, Golf, Beach, Dine, Bike, Kayak, Swim and list goes on...
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There are a lot of great places to check out on day-trips while you're in the Orange Beach area. Here's a list of Daytrip Ideas for you to explore.
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