Doctor fatally removed man’s liver instead of spleen, authorities say
PENSACOLA, FL — A Florida doctor has been indicted in connection with the death of a 70-year-old man who had his liver wrongly removed instead of his spleen during an August 2024 medical procedure at a hospital, authorities said. Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was indicted on a second-degree manslaughter charge by a grand jury in Walton County, Florida, on Monday, April 13...
Santa Rosa County annual plant sale to feature beekeeping and informational booths
Video above: Who determines when a species is invasive SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The 2026 Annual Plant Sale, hosted by the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners, will have much more than just plants, according to event organizers. The sale is set for the Santa Rosa Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. The […]
Pensacola-Tallahassee Catholic Diocese builds tiny homes community in Trinity Village
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Finding an affordable rental home can be difficult, especially in the Northwest Florida area, where rent is seen to be rising. The Pensacola-Tallahassee Catholic Diocese has developed an affordable solution downtown, building a community of tiny homes. These homes are almost move-in ready. This community of homes...
Blue Angels form ‘Super Delta’ in Pensacola Beach flyover with Air Force Thunderbirds
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Blue Angels took flight over Pensacola Beach on Tuesday morning alongside the Air Force’s Thunderbirds, forming what’s called a Super Delta. Photographer Perry Doggrell has been shooting the Blue Angels for many years now. He recognizes the impact they have on the community. “The Super Delta is very rare. It’s […]
Escambia County K9 named Florida’s Top Dog: Honor follows successful arrest of ‘dangerous felon’
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 14, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A four-legged Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been named Florida’s Top Dog. K9 Rigby won the K9 March Madness Competition that was held by the Florida Sheriffs Association. According to Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, K9 Rigby […]
K-9 Rigby crowned Florida’s Top Dog in March Madness contest
FLORIDA (WMBB) – The Florida Sheriff’s Association announced on Tuesday the winner of its 2026 FSA K-9 March Madness contest. After three weeks, K-9 Rigby from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has been named Florida’s Top Dog for 2026. “On the behalf of K-9 Rigby and our entire agency, we want to say THANK YOU! […]
Alleged battery of Escambia County Jail inmate leads to arrest of two corrections officers
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two Escambia County corrections officers have been arrested after an investigation into the battery of an inmate at the Escambia County Jail that left the man with injuries requiring surgery. Sharif Dawud Hale, 42, of Cantonment was arrested on charges of felony battery with great bodily...
Disabled Veterans Charged Up to $20K to File VA Benefits Claims: Lawsuit
A new federal class-action lawsuit accuses a company of taking advantage of disabled veterans and their spouses, charging upwards of $20,000 for Veterans Affairs (VA) claims as part of alleged deceptive practices. The Pensacola, Fla.-headquartered law firm Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (AWKO) filed the case on April 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alongside co-counsel...
Take 5 with Heartland Buys – Mobile, Baldwin & Pensacola’s Most Trusted Cash Homebuyer
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Rhen Bartlett, founder and CEO of Heartland Buys, joined WKRG News 5’s Take 5 to share how the company offers a simple, stress-free way to sell your home for cash. In the video above, Bartlett explains who Heartland Buys is, what the company offers,...
Police Issue AMBER Alert as They Search for ‘Kidnapped’ Girl Taken From Florida Home
Authorities have issued an AMBER Alert for a 15-year-old girl who was taken from her Florida home. Adriana Hernandez has been missing from Milton in Florida's Santa Rosa County since Tuesday, April 7. Hernandez is believed to be in danger, and police claim there is a chance that she may be in Georgia. Hernandez was […]
