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Report details deadly wrong organ removal surgery in Northwest Florida
NORTHWEST FLORIDA (WKRG) — A 47-page report from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration brings to light the details surrounding the surgery that led to a man’s death. In August, 70-year-old William ‘Bill’ Bryan underwent surgery at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach for a splenectomy, a procedure to remove the spleen. […]
Mobile man pleads guilty in 2022 murder of 14-year-old: District Attorney
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of a 14-year-old, according to Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood. According to a Facebook post from the DA’s office, 25-year-old Kelvin Jerrod Estell Jr. pled guilty to murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and breaking […]
Gov. Ivey removes veterans affairs commissioner following board meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey removed Commissioner for the Department of Affairs Kent Davis Tuesday, via executive power. Ivey appointed Jeffrey L. Newton as Interim Commissioner of Veterans Affairs. In a news release, she stated that a governor may take action to enforce the laws whenever he or she determines that such action […]
Jordan Peterson brings tour to Pensacola Bay Center in 2025
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Psychologist, author and podcaster Jordan Peterson is bringing his ‘We Who Wrestle With God Tour’ to the Pensacola Bay Center in March 2025. Peterson has his own podcast, “The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast,” and has written several books, including “Maps of Meaning,” “12 Rules of Life,” “Beyond Order,” and his most […]
Theodore man accused of shooting, killing neighbor’s goat now in custody
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with more information and quotes from the goat’s owner. MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Theodore man is in Metro Jail after he was accused of shooting and killing his neighbor’s goat. 65-year-old Raymond Lee Pendergrass is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and cruelty to animals. Pendergrass […]
Memorial Health System opens urgent care clinic in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WKRG) — The Memorial Health System has opened an urgent care clinic in Gulfport near its main hospital, News 5 has learned. According to a news release from Memorial Health System, this is its 13th walk-in clinic along the Gulf Coast. The urgent care clinic will be located at 1104 Broad Ave. in […]
Car rolls into Pensacola Bay — what we know (photos)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A car rolled into Pensacola Bay Tuesday afternoon after the driver forgot to put it in park, according to Pensacola police. Pensacola police said the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. A 911 call was made saying a car was in the water, and about 10 police cars responded in case the […]
Early voting begins in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County has opened 10 locations for registered voters to cast their early general-election vote. As of Tuesday afternoon, 27,012 early votes had been cast in the county. In total, 214,651 voters have registered in Escambia County to cast their votes. One Pensacola man, Rajiv Mahadkar, said he knows the […]
Mobile police investigating 3 consecutive burglaries
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating three Tuesday morning burglaries, according to officials. MPD said in a news release that the reported burglaries happened at Check’n Go at 3392 Government Blvd., the nearby Skytech Computers, and Chevron at 8155 Cottage Hill Road. It is unclear if the incidents are related. MPD […]
University of South Alabama celebrating homecoming, 61 years since school’s opening
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — University of South Alabama students are celebrating their school as homecoming week continues. USA’s homecoming week is happening from Monday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 26. As the week continues, USA Student Government Association President Hank Radar and USA Southerner’s President Gabrielle Tumbleston joined News 5’s Shamonee Baker and Bill Riales […]
Baldwin County man wins $2 million prize from Florida lottery
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WKRG) — A Baldwin County man has some more cash as the Florida Lottery announced the winner of the Tripe 777 Scratch-Off game. The winner was identified as 49-year-old Jeremy Smith of Lillian. Lottery officials said Smith claimed a $2 million prize from the game that he chose to receive in the form […]
Bayou La Batre police officer fired weeks after he was accused of sexual misconduct
BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Bayou La Batre police officer has been terminated, according to Bayou La Batre Mayor Henry D. Barnes Sr. BJ Squires, whom the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in September on allegations he had inappropriate relationships with younger girls, was fired. Barnes said although the search […]
Man killed after falling off motorcycle, being hit by car that did not stop: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man is dead after he fell off his motorcycle and was hit by a car, according to officials with the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the area of St. Stephens Road and Cox Street around 9:20 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, for […]
Reese’s Senior Bowl Coach of the Week: Jeff Kelly, Saraland
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — For the fourth time in six years, Saraland football claimed the 6A Region 1 championship. The Spartans beat St. Paul’s 19-14 last Friday to clinch the region crown and improve to 7-0 on the season. Saraland head coach Jeff Kelly is the WKRG Reese’s Senior Bowl Coach of the Week for […]
Mobile police arrest 2 after storage unit break-in
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department arrested a man and woman after they were allegedly found breaking into a storage unit at a local facility. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to Storage Rentals of America around 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, for a burglary report. Officers arrived […]
Man facing more charges after 7 churches burglarized: Pensacola Police Department
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man previously arrested in connection with a church burglary now faces more charges related to recent church burglaries, according to the Pensacola Police Department. 20-year-old Jeremy Lang was arrested on Oct. 14 after he was seen walking on Davis Highway near Woodland Drive after police said he matched the suspect […]
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