SUMMARY: On News 5 Now, July 2, 2025, key stories include a Daphne man charged with impersonating a DEA officer, and two people taken into custody following a police chase in Mobile. Over a dozen illegal immigrants were arrested locally by the Homeland Security Task Force. New Archbishop Mark Rivetuso will begin his service on September 3 in Mobile. With the Fourth of July approaching, AAA projects 72 million travelers, mostly by car, causing busy airports. Excitingly, Amtrak is coming to Mobile, sparking community discussion about ticket prices, travel times, and convenience compared to driving. Devon Walsh signs off, wishing viewers a happy July Fourth holiday.

A Daphne man impersonates a local drug enforcement officer, the Archdiocese of Mobile sets a date to install the new archbishop,
and two people are in custody after a police chase

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SUMMARY: A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico has a medium chance of developing this weekend along a July cool front. Current weather includes scattered downpours in parts of Alabama, with heavy rain slowing before midnight and patchy fog forming early Monday morning. Temperatures will rise toward the Fourth of July, reaching near 90°F with decreasing humidity tomorrow but more humid conditions and heat indices in the upper 90s on the holiday. Fireworks weather Friday evening looks favorable with temperatures in the 80s and no storms. The National Hurricane Center expects this Gulf system to bring rain to Florida but likely dissipate, with a quiet hurricane season forecast for the next 7–10 days overall.

Tropical Disturbance: “medium” chance of development on a July cool front in the Gulf this weekend

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SUMMARY: A new health food project, Origin Foods, is stirring debate in Huntsville at the former Garden Cove natural foods site on Meridian Street. Charles Bryant, founder of Origin Foods, aims to revive heritage-based vegetarian meals inspired by his previous work at Garden Cove, emphasizing affordable, authentic nutrition. However, the original Garden Cove family, including Edna Sydney, claim they were never informed and worry customers may be misled into thinking they’re involved, labeling the project as misleading. Bryant insists Origin Foods is a distinct, respectful revival of the legacy but not a reopening, hoping to partner with local farms and schools to promote healthy, affordable food options.

There is some controversy over a new business opening at the Garden Cove site.

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