Monday Is Last Day To Register To Vote In Century Election
September 11, 2011
Monday is the last day for residents of Century to register to vote in the October 11, 2011, Town of Century election, according to Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford.
Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election. New registrations must be completed or postmarked on or before Monday, September 12th in order for them to be effective for the October election. Updates to a voter’s address, name, and signature are permitted after the book closing deadline.
There are several ways for citizens to register or update their record:
Online/By Mail: Visit www.escambiavotes.com and complete, print, and sign the online application. Be sure to include a valid Florida Driver’s License number, a valid Florida ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number in the appropriate space. Mail the completed application no later than September 12th to: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591-2601. Or, take the completed application to the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola. Or, call (595-3900) or e-mail the Elections Office (soe@escambiavotes.com) for more information.
In Person: You can register at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola, at any Florida Driver’s License Office, and several other governmental offices and public assistance centers. Registration forms are also available to pick up at many locations countywide. For a complete list of locations throughout Escambia County, visit www.escambiavotes.com or call or e-mail the Elections Office.
Birth: Myles Robert Odom
September 11, 2011
Arthur and Susan Odom of Atmore proudly announce the birth of their son, Myles Robert Odom. Myles was born January 24, 2011, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He weighed just 1-pound, 13-ounces. Our miracle came home the first of May.
Maternal grandparents are Gail Webster and the late Robert Webster of Atmore. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Jeanette Odom, of Bay Minette. Maternal great-grandmother is the late Dorothy Oneal of New Castle, Indiana.
Myles was welcomed home by his brothers and sisters, Melissa, Kimberly, Ashley, Darian, Dane and Karen.
Birth: David Brandon Forehand
September 11, 2011
Brandon and Mandy Forehand along with big sister “Lady” are proud to announce the birth of David Brandon Forehand. David was born on Tuesday, September. 6, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola at 11:08 p.m. He weighed 5-pounds 12-ounces and was 19-inches long.
David is the grandson of Steve and Brenda Forehand of Milton; Marvin and Cathy Giddeon of Pensacola and Spencerville, OH; and Theresa Giddeon of Pensacola. He is the great-grandson of Mary and the late S. L. Forehand of Geneva, AL; Carlton and Virginia Singleton of Pensacola; Barbara Giddeon and Michael Geri, and the late Ken Giddeon, all of Pensacola; Doris and the late Ernest Kinsley of Pensacola; and Ed Brewer of Arizona.
Teen, 16, Seriously Injured In Vehicle Vs. Go-Kart Crash
September 10, 2011
A 16-year boy is facing charges after being seriously injured in a collision between a car and his go-kart Saturday afternoon in Molino.
Jacob Scott Munro of Molino was headed east on Bet Raines Road on his go-kart about 3:45 p.m. when he traveled through a stop sign into the path of a Toyota Prius driven by Sophia K. Awadh, 48, of Pensacola. Munro collided with the side of the Toyota, causing the go-kart to rotate and partially eject him. Adwadh continued through a ditch and came to a stop in a nearby yard.
Munro was airlifted by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola in serious condition.
Munro was charged with violation of right of way and operating a low speed vehicle without proper equipment, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Awadh was not charged in connection with the crash.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash.
Pictured above: A 16-year old is moved to LifeFlight by first responders Saturday afternoon in Molino. Pictured below: The boy’s go-kart apparently collided with this car at the intersection of Bet Raines Road and Nicholson Drive. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
McDavid Man Caught Red Handed In Kim’s Pharmacy Burglary
September 10, 2011
A McDavid man was busted when he was caught red handed in the act of burglarizing a Cantonment pharmacy.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received an alarm call at Kim’s Pharmacy near Grocery Advantage on Highway 29 about 1:30 Friday morning. The alarm company was able to hear someone moving inside the business.
Updated: Just released from jail on bond for this burglary, Dunlavy was arrested again Sunday for grand theft. Click here for an update.
When Deputy Sam Shelley arrived moments later, he saw the suspect inside the pharmacy. Additional deputies responded, along with a K-9 unit, and a brief search of the area followed.
Michael Scott Dunlavy, age 23 of Highway 164, surrendered without incident as deputies cleared the building.
“Dunlavy admitted to deputies that he was looking for money or drugs that he could sell for money,” according to Sgt. Mike Ward, public information officer for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. “Due to the quick response, Dunlavy was unable to take any items within the business.” The only damage the pharmacy sustained was to the front door.
Dunlavy was charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools and criminal mischief. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on an $11,000 bond.
Bratt Child Molester’s Sentence Cut From Life To 25 Years
September 10, 2011
A 73-year old Bratt child molester’s life sentence was reduced to 25 years by an Escambia County judge Friday afternoon.
Jody Posey was re-sentenced by Judge Michael Allen to 25 years state prison followed by lifetime community control, and he was designated as a sexual predator.
Posey received the life sentence in early 2010 from Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Williams after being convicted by an Escambia County jury on charges of lewd or lascivious molestation of a child under 12.
The Florida First District Court of Appeals found that the life sentence handed down by Judge Williams was improper and sent the case back to Escambia County Circuit Court for re-sentencing before a different judge. In quashing the life sentence, the District Court of Appeals found it violated the precedent set forth by another case in which the judge erred by appearing to punish the defendant for failure to show remorse for a crime in which he denied involvement.
Posey’s conviction was affirmed by the appeals court.
He was arrested March 5, 2009, for fondling a five-year old girl at his residence at 7100 North Pine Road in Bratt between November 2007 and January 2009.
The child victim took the witness stand and testified about Posey touching her underneath her clothes as she sat on his lap. The most recent molestation reported by the five-year old was January 9, 2009. The girl told officials that Posey said she would go to jail if she told anyone about the incidents.
Posey was also convicted of molesting another girl at his home between 2001 and 2006. He was sentenced to five years in state prison on those charges. His appeal on that conviction was dismissed by the appellate court.
Northview Chiefs Open With Solid 27-14 Win Over Marianna
September 10, 2011
The Northview Chiefs opened their 2011 regular season with a 27-14 win over Marianna Friday night.
Northview held a 14-0 lead at the half Friday night in Marianna and increased their lead to 24-0 by the third quarter.
Junior running back Roderick Woods had a couple of touchdowns for the Chiefs, while junior running back LaMikal Kyles also had a first half TD. In the fourth, senior Brandon Sheets added another Chiefs’ touchdown.
The Chiefs, ranked No. 2 in the state, sat out last week with a rare first week open date. It will be another long road trip for the Northview Chiefs (1-0) next Friday night as they travel to Chipley.
For a gallery of reader submitted photos from Marianna, click here.
Pictured top: Members of the Northview Chiefs celebrate a win over Marianna Friday night. Pictured inset: The Chiefs’ cheerleaders lead the crowd Friday night in Marianna. Reader submitted photos by Wayne Holland, Charla Starkk, Chandra Rigby, Megan Carroll, Connie Brook and Matthew Brook for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fort Walton Beats Tate, 33-0
September 10, 2011
The Fort Walton Beach Vikings beat the Tate High School Aggies Friday night 33-0. The Aggies were led by quarterback David Moorhead who was 11 for 22 for 95 yards on the road in Fort Walton Beach.
Tate was coming off a tough 42-0 loss last week against St. Charles Catholic of LaPlace, Louisiana. The Aggies (0-2) will be much closer to home next week as they travel to West Florida at 7 p.m.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Tate Aggies lost on the road at Fort Walton Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Area Bank Fails, Seized By FDIC
September 10, 2011
Federal regulators closed a bank Friday that has branches in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, the 71st bank failure this year.
The First National Bank of Florida based in Milton was closed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with CharterBank in West Point, Georgia, to assume all of the deposits of The First National Bank of Florida.
The eight branches of The First National Bank of Florida — including those in Milton, Pace, Pensacola and Milton — will reopen during their normal business hours beginning Saturday as branches of CharterBank. Depositors of The First National Bank of Florida will automatically become depositors of CharterBank. Customers of The First National Bank of Florida should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from CharterBank that it has completed systems changes to allow other CharterBank branches to process their accounts as well.
Over the weekend, depositors of The First National Bank of Florida can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.
As of June 30, 2011, The First National Bank of Florida had approximately $296.8 million in total assets and $280.1 million in total deposits. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, CharterBank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.
Prep Football Roundup
September 10, 2011
Here is a look at prep football action from around the North Escambia area Friday night:
Florida
- Northview 27, Marianna 14 [Read more...]
- Fort Walton Beach 33, Tate 0 [Read more...]
- Holmes County 41, Jay 12 [Read more...]
- West Florida 12, Washington 7
- Pine Forest 50, Mississippi-Weston 34
- Niceville 14, Pace 13
- PHS 29, Navarre 22
- Catholic 41, Gulf Breeze 35 (3OT)
- Niceville 14, Pace 13
- Crestview 32, Escambia 0
Alabama
- Flomaton 49, J.U. Blacksher 6 [Read more...]
- UMS Wright 35 Escambia County (Atmore) 12
- Escambia Academy 37, Marengo Academy 8
- Jackson 45, W.S. Neal 6
- T.R. Miller 42, Excel 0