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.
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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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Friday Night Football Schedule
October 30, 2015
Here is a look at tonight’s high school football games across the North Escambia area.
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FLORIDA
- Baker at Northview, 7 p.m. (Senior Night 6 p.m.)
- Pine Forest at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- Washington at Escambia, 7:30 p.m.
- Gulf Breeze at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- Milton at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
- PHS at West Florida, 7:30 p.m.
- OFF: Jay, Catholic
ALABAMA
- T.R. Miller at W.S. Neal
- Bessemer 20, Escambia Academy 8 (Thurs. pm)
- Flomaton at Monroe County
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.
Halloween Programs At Century And Molino Branch Libraries
October 29, 2015
West Florida Libraries in Century and Molino will hold special Halloween programs.
A “Haunting for Halloween” will be held today at 5 p.m. at the Century Branch Library. Children are invited to show off their costume. There will also be spooky music, a scary story and treats. The Century Branch Library is located at 7991 North Century Boulevard in Century.
“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.
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.
Northview And Jay Teams, Individuals Qualify For 1A Cross Country Regionals
October 29, 2015
Cross country runners from Northview and Jay qualified recently to for Class 1A FHSAA Regional Championships.
The Northview Boys finished third, qualifying the Lady Chiefs for the regional championship this Saturday in Lake City. Northview’s Moriah McGahan finished in the top 15 girls to qualify for regionals.
The Jay Girls finished third, qualifying the Lady Royals for the regional championship Saturday. Austin Gonzales finished in the top 15 boys to individually qualify for regions..
Results were as follows:
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