Former Escambia Deputy Jailed for Fatal Perdido Crash

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- The off-duty Escambia County deputy involved in a deadly crash in Perdido Key last summer is now facing felony charges. 58-year-old Gregory Nesmith was arrested Sunday night and booked into the Escambia County Jail on two counts of vehicular homicide. He’s being held without bond. The Florida Highway Patrol says its investigation wrapped up Friday, leading to warrants for Nesmith. The crash happened on July 5th, while he was working an off-duty security shift at the Flora-Bama. Troopers say Nesmith hit two pedestrians in a crosswalk on Perdido Key Drive. Twenty-year-olds Nicole Moore and Jackson Cunningham, both from the Birmingham area, were killed. Nesmith has since resigned from the sheriff’s office after more than 30 years. Both families have filed civil lawsuits, claiming he was speeding at the time.

Seminoles Support Norvell

(Tallahassee, FL) -- Florida State University will not be in the market for a new football coach. The school announced yesterday Mike Norvell is being retained as head coach. Officials say Norvell has pledged to institute fundamental changes in specific areas to improve performance to meet FSU's championship standard. Norvell says he loves Florida State, and he's fully committed to the program and its shared goals.

Bear Warriors United Asking Judge To Stop Bear Hunt

(Orlando, FL) -- A Seminole County nonprofit is taking the state to court. Bear Warriors United is suing to stop the FWC from having a black bear hunt next month. A judge will hear arguments today. The FWC says the hunt is needed to reduce the bear population, but Bear Warriors United's attorney says there's no evidence bears are overpopulated. She tells WESH 2 there's an overpopulation of greed, corruption and developers but not bears.