SUMMARY: Pensacola’s Waterfront Rescue Mission received a significant donation of approximately 34,000 pounds of non-perishable food from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This donation will benefit thousands by supporting the Mission’s free daily meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—provided to those in need. Waterfront Rescue Mission President and CEO Clay Romano highlighted that such donations help offset operational costs and extend their reach. This marks the second large donation from the Church in two years. Jake Smith, Pensacola Stake President, emphasized the church community’s role in making the donation possible and praised the Mission’s ongoing compassionate service in Pensacola.

A non-perishable food donation that will feed thousands was donated to Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Aaron formed early Monday, August 11, 2025, with maximum winds of 45 mph, moving west at 21 mph west of the Cape Verde Islands. It is expected to cross the Atlantic, strengthening into the season’s first hurricane or possibly a major hurricane by the weekend. Most models and the National Hurricane Center forecast a northward turn, reducing the likelihood of Gulf Coast impact, though uncertainty remains. Other systems, including a tropical wave in the Gulf, have low development chances but may bring rainfall. Five named storms have occurred so far; Fernon, Gabrielle, and Ombberto are next. Follow updates at wkrg.com.

We continue to track multiple areas of interest across the Atlantic Basin, including ERIN set to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season. https://tinyurl.com/t4zsp6je

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SUMMARY: Tick bites are increasing nationwide, with the CDC reporting the highest number of cases since 2019. In Alabama, several tick species are common, including the blacklegged, American dog, and lone star ticks. Ticks thrive in wooded and bushy areas, especially from March to October, but bites can occur year-round. Protection includes wearing long sleeves, pants, and using bug spray with 30% DEET. Ticks must be attached for about 36 hours to transmit infections, which can cause symptoms like headaches, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Early medical attention is crucial to prevent severe complications. Remove ticks promptly with tweezers and seek medical care if symptoms arise.

Tick bites on the rise across the country

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