First Alert Weather: Increasing clouds, warm temperatures Saturday afternoon

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and happy Saturday! The Magic City Classic is here in Birmingham today, and the weather is looking fantastic. It’s a cool start to the morning with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. We will likely start out...

Melissa becoming a hurricane today; windy weather continues across South Florida

Melissa becoming a hurricane today; windy weather continues across South Florida WHAT IS THE LATEST ON THIS? VANESSA. SO, NIKITA, BASICALLY, RIGHT NOW IT’S STILL A TROPICAL STORM SYSTEM NEAR JAMAICA AND STILL KIND OF STALLING OUT THERE, MOVING...

Tipsy Scoop sees spike in sales after relocation

A growing liquor-infused ice cream parlor is seeing an unexpected spike in business, after its relocation from its original downtown location. Doneth Cartwright, owner of Tipsy Scoop Bahamas, told Guardian Business that Tipsy’s move from its...

Taxi drivers protest alleged $20 Margaritaville parking fee

Members of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union held a demonstration outside Margaritaville downtown on October 21, 2025. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff By KEILE CAMPBELL Tribune Staff Reporter kcampbell@tribunemedia.net TENSIONS flared outside...

“They've Lost Me As A Customer:” Norwegian Cruise Line Quietly Introduces Two New Rules, Sparking Outrage

Norwegian Cruise Line has often been in the news recently, and not for the best reasons. For instance, only a few days ago, passengers were asked to check their accommodations after the company had to announce over 50 cancellations. In addition,...

Hurricane Melissa: forecast to intensify rapidly, Jamaica braces for direct impact

Melissa has officially become a hurricane, and it’s expected to continue to intensify during the next 24 hours. Wind shear has decreased significantly, allowing the storm to become vertically stacked; therefore, it’s expected to continue...

Big Breeze All Weekend

The weekend is here and it’s going to come with a big breeze that will last both Saturday and Sunday. We can thank high pressure to our north, a front stalled on top of South Florida and strengthening Tropical Storm Melissa to our south for the...

Hurricane Melissa now Category 3, expected to strengthen to Category 5 

Tropical Storm Melissa rapidly intensified into a major Category 3 hurricane on Saturday. The storm is expected to become a Category 5 hurricane and make landfall in Jamaica. Catastrophic flooding, landslides, and life-threatening storm surge are...

8 Family-Friendly Airbnb stays in Phoenix, Arizona – Curated 2025

Phoenix is a vibrant desert city where outdoor adventure meets modern comfort, making it an excellent destination for family getaways. From peaceful homes near South Mountain to luxury retreats with pools and hot tubs, the city offers stays that...

Storm tracker: Hurricane Melissa forecast to strengthen to Category 5

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) Melissa intensified into a hurricane on Saturday, Oct. 25, as it continued its slow slog across the Caribbean Sea. Forecasters said the hurricane is expected to...

Carnival Cruise Line's New Routes Leave Guests Conflicted Over Destinations That Didn't Make The Cut

It has been a busy last couple of weeks for Carnival Cruise Line. They recently signed a "first-ever" type deal, reaching an agreement with three food banks in Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. With the deals, Carnival will now get 19...

John W. Agen

John W. Agen KILMARNOCK—John Wilson Agen, 79, of Kilmarnock, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Jones and Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach. John was surrounded by his loving...

MOTIA officials tour South Bimini Airport international terminal construction

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper, Director of Aviation & Deputy Director General of Tourism Dr. Kenneth Romer, and Parliamentary Secretary/MP for West Grand Bahama and Bimini Kingsley...

When is Florida’s typical last tropical weather threat?

FPREN | By Andrew Wulfeck As the 183-day Atlantic hurricane season approaches its end in November, the odds of being struck by a tropical system often fade well before the calendar says the season is over. According to historical data from NOAA,...

Sunny and Breezy Today | October 25th Forecast

Sunny and Breezy Today | October 25th Forecast SEVERAL DAYS. THE 5:00 ADVISORY SHOWS IT’S NOT A HURRICANE JUST YET, BUT IT’S ALMOST THERE. YEAH, IT’S RIGHT ON THE CUSP. IT’S ONLY ABOUT FIVE MILES AWAY FROM MAKING THAT TURN TO BECOME A HURRICANE,...

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Newest Edge Series Ship: Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises has officially taken delivery of its highly anticipated ship, Celebrity Xcel, from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. With the ship’s debut just around the corner, eager fans are buzzing with excitement to learn...

Hurricane Melissa to barrel over Jamaica with 175 mph winds; impact on Caribbean may be ‘catastrophic’

Hurricane Melissa is at Category 5 strength in the Caribbean as its core is forecast to move over Jamaica on Monday night — the first of what could be multiple landfalls for the catastrophic, slow-moving storm, forecasters said. Its current track...

SAUDI FINANCING FOR GB, ELEUTHERA AND EXUMA AIRPORTS

Posted on 21 October 2025. by Jones Bahamas By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor After long negotiations, funding has been secured for Grand Bahama’s international airport and airports in North Eleuthera and Georgetown Exuma through...

British Airways captures the magic of flight with ‘Reflections’

British Airways has unveiled ‘Reflections,’ a striking new campaign created in collaboration with Uncommon Creative Studio, which celebrates the beauty of air travel and modern British creativity. The series follows four British photographers –...

Youth Organizations Expo helps GB kids discover purpose and build skills

Students from public and private schools across Grand Bahama were front and centre at the inaugural Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) Youth Organizations Expo, as they explored dozens of opportunities aimed at helping them discover...