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Alabama man dead after base jumping accident in Utah
SUMMARY: An Alabama man, identified as Jonathan Basilia, has died following a tragic base jumping accident in Utah. Despite being an experienced wingsuit base jumper, he failed to check in after his jump. His body was discovered by a helicopter in extremely rugged terrain by a search team from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
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News 5 NOW at 5:30pm | July 10, 2025
SUMMARY: On News 5 NOW, Thursday, July 10, 2025, key stories included two teens arrested in Florida for burglary linked to a viral TikTok trend. A man died from injuries in a Bayou Coden boat crash under investigation. Oak View Group’s CEO was indicted for bid rigging but Mobile city operations remain unaffected. A Centell house fire, suspected arson, destroyed a home with no injuries reported. In Gulf Shores, Zachary Winter was arrested under a new law after a woman overdosed on fentanyl, facing manslaughter charges. The show featured viewer polls, a fun “Barbie doll” question, and prompts for audience interaction on upcoming topics.
Two teens arrested after a TikTok trend, a Citronelle home engulfed in flames, and a man arrested in connection to an overdose death.
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Mobile Arena management CEO indicted on federal charges
SUMMARY: The CEO of Oak View Group (OVG), hired to manage Mobile’s new arena, was indicted on federal conspiracy charges linked to bid-rigging in another city. Despite this, Mobile officials say the arena project remains unaffected and on schedule for early 2027 completion. OVG secured a 22-year contract in February to manage the new Mobile Arena, the Mobile Convention Center, and the Saenger Theatre, receiving $400,000 annually for operations, maintenance, and event booking. The City of Mobile confirmed no bidding was involved in contract selection, and a local OVG team now oversees these venues.
The head of the company hired to manage the new Mobile Arena is facing federal charges.
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Mobile first responders bring home medals from World Police and Fire Games
SUMMARY: Mobile first responders excelled at the recent World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham, an Olympic-style event featuring over 60 sports with participants from 70+ countries. Mobile Police Officer Defferey Hollis won gold in the challenge ride and bronze in the slow ride, while Officer Josh Hart earned silver in the challenge ride, benefiting from local barricade-handling skills. Mobile Firefighter Collin Bryan placed fourth in the triathlon despite a broken foot sustained just weeks prior. The Games have been held biennially since 1985, uniting over 80,000 first responders worldwide. The team from Mobile aims for more victories at the next event in Perth, Australia.
At the World Police and Fire Games, first responders from all over the world competed in Olympic-style events. Several Mobile first responders represented the United States, bringing home medals.
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