Teen Convicted Of Attempted Murder
October 30, 2015
An Escambia County teen is facing up to 40 years in prison under Florida’s 10-20-Life law.
Marquis Weathers was convicted by Escambia County Jury of two counts of attempted second degree murder with a firearm and two counts of aggravated battery.
The conviction stemmed from a shooting that occurred when Weathers was just 16. On October 27, 2014, off Rio Grande Circle, two individuals suffered gunshot wounds while sitting in their car. Both victims survived their injuries. Weathers and the co-defendant Jamaal Ervin Williams, 18 were arrested two days later.
Circuit Judge Gary Bergosh scheduled sentencing for December 8. Weathers is facing a minimum of 40 years in state prison as a minimum mandatory. Williams is facing trial next week.
Northview High’s FFA Receives National Chapter Award
October 30, 2015
The Northview High School FFA chapter was awarded one of the highest national honors presented by the National FFA this week in Louisville, KY. Northview’s FFA received the Two Star Chapter award during the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo. In addition, the Northview High School FFA Alumni received a bronze award. Pictured top: In Louisville, KY, are Northview FFA sponsor Perry Byars and officer team member (L-R) Haylee Weaver, Mitchell Singleton, Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Courtney Weekly and Cody Kite. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
National Manufacturing Month Event Held At Ascend
October 30, 2015
Along with FloridaWest, Ascend Performance Materials opened its doors for a special breakfast and tour Thursday as part of an effort to change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide.
Manufacturing Month is an annual national event supported by thousands of manufacturers as they host students, teachers, parents, job seekers and other local community members at open houses, plant tours and presentations designed to showcase modern manufacturing technology and careers
Manufacturing is a key driver in the Northwest Florida regional economy, providing approximately 16,523 direct jobs that generate approximately $1,123,521,993 in total wages with average wages per worker in excess of $67,000 per year.
Pictured: Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry presented a proclamation declaring the month of October 2015 as “National and Florida Manufacturing Month” in Escambia County. (L to R) District 3 Commissioner Lumon May, District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry, Donnie McMahon representing FloridaWest, Ascend Plant Manager John Johnannemann, District 4 Commissioner Grover Robinson, Danita Andrews, Director of Business Development for FloridaWest. Pictured inset: Rep. Clay Ingram addresses the group. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Executes Man For 1985 Murders
October 30, 2015
After months of delay as attorneys debated whether a sedative could be used in executions, murderer Jerry Correll was put to death Thursday night at Florida State Prison near Starke.
The execution was the 22nd under Gov. Rick Scott, the most for any governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
Correll, 59, was pronounced dead about an hour after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a stay.
Correll had been on Death Row for nearly three decades for the June 30, 1985, stabbing deaths in Orlando of his ex-wife, Susan Correll; their 5-year-old daughter Tuesday Correll; his ex-wife’s sister, Marybeth Jones; and his ex-mother-in-law Mary Lou Hines.
Scott initially signed a death warrant for Correll in January, but the execution was put on hold because of a U.S. Supreme Court case about whether a drug used in the lethal-injection process violated the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The Supreme Court case involved an Oklahoma execution, but Florida uses the same drug, midazolam, as part of its lethal-injection process.
The U.S. Supreme Court in June upheld the use of midazolam, but the Florida Supreme Court refused to lift a stay of Correll’s execution. Attorneys for Correll argued that midazolam posed a higher risk to him because of his alleged brain damage and history of drug use. Orange County Circuit Judge Jenifer Davis held a hearing in August and ruled against Correll.
The Supreme Court upheld Davis’ decision Oct. 2 and lifted the stay of Correll’s execution. The execution put Scott one ahead of former Gov. Jeb Bush, who oversaw 21 executions during his two terms. The most executions under the watch of any governor since 1924 is 35, coming while Spessard Holland, later a U.S. senator, was in office from Jan. 7, 1941 through Jan. 2, 1945, according to the Department of Corrections.
Century Library Holds Halloween Program; Molino Library Program Saturday Night
October 30, 2015
A “Haunting for Halloween” was held Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library with spooky music, a scary story and treats.
“It Happened One Night At The Molino Library” will be held Saturday night, beginning at 6:00 with activities to follow. The event begins ill a delightfully funny musical and then trick or treating in the library. Afterwards, tour the haunted Molino Museum (if you dare). The Molino Branch Library is located in the Molino Community Complex at 6450 Highway 95A North in Molino.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Hundreds Attend Annual Flomaton Fall Festival
October 30, 2015
The streets of Flomaton were full of ghosts and goblins, superheroes, princesses and more Thursday evening during the community’s fall festival. The annual event draws hundreds of people from across the Flomaton and Century areas. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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FHP Aims To ‘Stuff The Charger’ During Food Drive
October 30, 2015
The Florida Highway Patrol is working to “Stuff the Charger” during their annual food drive.
Through November 7, the FHP will be collecting non-perishable food at their district headquarters at 150 Stumpfield Road in Pensacola to stuff in a Charger and deliver to a local food bank in time for Thanksgiving.
The following items are needed:
- Canned Goods: Sweet potatoes and yams, carrots, green beans, corn, spinach, sweet peas, black eyed peas, cranberry sauce, shelf-stable canned ham, canned meats, hearty soups and pie fillings
- Dried Goods: Stuffing, instant potatoes, gravy mix, macaroni & cheese, rice, cornbread mix, grits and oatmeal
- Other Goods: Nuts, evaporated milk, broth
Throughout the 2014 food drive, the department collected more than three tons of food for families throughout Florida. With the help of Floridians across the state, the department has set a goal to double that total this year.
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Woman Facing Felony Charge For Stealing Gas
October 29, 2015
A Walnut Hill woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly being involved in the theft of gas from a vehicle in Bratt.
Kristin Nicole Guinto, 20, was charged with burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, a third degree felony, and petit theft. She was released from the Escambia County Jail.
Guinto was among three suspects that allegedly left a parked vehicle at the Travis Nelson Park on West Highway 4 in Bratt and walked to a nearby home to steal gas. A homeowner reported that he heard his dog barking and spotted someone running back toward the vehicle in the park. The homeowner found a small amount of fuel had been siphoned from his pickup truck.
Later that day, deputies responded to the park to find the parked vehicle with Guinto and another suspect inside. In the trunk of the vehicle, deputies found several pieces of cut garden hose and a fuel tank, according to an arrest report.
The following day, deputes were called back to the home where the gas was stolen. The homeowner reported finding a large kitchen knife in his yard, along the path were he had observed the suspects running away.
Another suspect in the case has not yet been arrested, according to jail records, and the other suspect is a juvenile.
Driver Flees After Slamming Into School Bus
October 29, 2015
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver that took off on foot after slamming into a school bus Wednesday.
According to the FHP, the driver of a 1999 Dodge Durango rear-ended a school bus that was stopped on Airport Boulevard near Duval Street. The driver fled the scene on foot eastbound on Airport Boulevard following the crash.
The driver of the bus, 57-year old Tami C. Buzbee received minor injuries in the accident. There were five students on the bus at the time of the crash. There were no student injuries.
Century Kids, Bratt Farm Featured In State Agriculture Advertisement
October 29, 2015
A group of kids from Century and a Bratt farm are featured in a statewide magazine advertisement.
The photograph was first published on NorthEscambia.com in June 2013 showing three children from the from the day program at the Carver Community Center in Century visiting the Boyd Sigafoose Dairy in Bratt. A dairy employee is introducing the children to a young calf in the photo.
The UF/IFAS photo was used in a Florida Agriculture ad for the “Ag Tag”, the proceeds of which benefit agricultural education in Florida. The ad is in the October issue of Florida Agriculture, a statewide publication reaching 147,000 families.
To see the original NorthEscambia story, click here.
Pictured: Three children from the Carver Community Center at a Bratt dairy farm are featured in statewide ad. Pictured below: The original photograph as published on NorthEscambia.com two years ago. Images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
