Fire Leaves 7 Homeless

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A family was left homeless after a fire broke out in their home Saturday morning.

This family needs help and you can help. Not only are they homeless but all the contents in the home were lost as well. I am putting up The Columbia County and Lake City Fire Dept's web sites here so you can contact them to see what you can do to help. Remember it's Christmas and every child should have one.

www.columbiacountyfire.com/

www.lcfdfl.com/

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Giving Thanks in a SPECIAL Way

A special brunch was held at the Lake City Police Dept. and a good time was had by all. I really hope you enjoy this post.

The First song is dedicated to Spaz and the second to some guys from a certain department I wont name. I would (Lake) not want (City) them to feel (Fire) like they did anything (Dept.) wrong...ENJOY!!

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Operation North End- My Ride Along

Yes, It's been a while but I've been very busy. It's good to be back.
In this post you will find just a few of the things that happened during my ride along with the Lake City Police Dept. Enjoy!

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IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!

Hello everyone. We are in Tampa celebrating the birth of our new Grandson. Watch the slide show for all the details!!!!

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Many, Many Scenes

I know its been a while since I've posted but life keeps a person in a daze sometimes. I've been pretty sick and have been doing less scenes because of it. I decided to post quite a few of them here. I'm still hurting from this flu bug. It seems that there is a second faze that brings fever, body ache and much more. I hope you all are doing well.

I must also admit that I had thought about ending the site. I'm still not sure. When you bust your butt and people steal pictures from you, it makes you wonder if it's worth it. This site might be free but the Smilebox isn't and neither is my time or yours. So many of you work hard at these scenes to take care of people and the last thing that should be done is having your image and my shots stolen and used. I have a water mark that I can use and it's very tough to remove it. The only problem is it covers the shot. Let me know what you think. There is a comment button below or send me an email.

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Fire On North Marion Street

A late night fire did extensive damage to the Fashion 101 shop on North Marion Ave. The fire, as of this time, is still unknown.

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A Princess Marries A Frog

August 1st 2009, what a beautiful day for a wedding! Some say love is only a fairy tale. This time the fairy tale is true. Once upon a time a Princess kissed a frog. Suddenly, that Frog turned into her Prince and they lived happily ever after.

I present to you the Glovers.

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Man Dies In Violent Crash

A Columbia County man died in his pick up truck after he drove head on into the path of a 18 wheeler.

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Two Die In Rollover (GRAPHIC)

This crash happened on I-75 Northbound just short of the 428 mile marker. I was sitting on my porch having my first cup of coffee when I thought I heard a tire blow on I-75, which is not uncommon. Suddenly there was another bang that was followed up with terrible crashing sounds. The noise of that vehicle rolling was a sound I shall never forget. I could not see the accident because of the tree line. Before calling 911, I went upstairs so I could tell them what they had. Before I got upstairs the call came out over the scanner.

Columbia County Fire, E.M.S., Sheriffs Office, Lake City P.D. and the Florida Highway Patrol were on scene so fast it was unreal. They did an amazing job and did everything they could to treat the victims. Make sure you thank them all for what they do.

Editors Note**There were no bodies in the vehicle when these pictures were taken.**

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My Wife Is Injured In A Car Crash

A lot of you know me out there and know that I really take no pleasure in covering tragic events that occur to so many people on a daily basis. Last Wednesday, I was doing an advertising shoot for the paper when I received a very emotional phone call from my wife. It's the type of phone call that makes your mind go numb and puts your guts outside your body. She had just been in an accident and was in pain, scared and so much more. When I arrived at the accident scene, she was already in the E.R. The other driver was gone and our car was put into a field. I want to personally thank all those who treated my wife and those who visited her in the hospital.

This particular morning was the first time, that I can remember, that I didn't give her a kiss in the morning before she left for work. The reason, I was already working and I wanted her to get a little extra sleep.

If you love someone, let them know it. You never know when it might be your last chance.

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A Scene To Remember

I hope you enjoy this post as much as I did creating it.

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The General Lee Takes Out A Deputies Cruiser

I just wanted to say thank you to all those who have been good to me. I figure I needed to tell you now because after this post is seen, I may have to go into hiding! It's been nice knowing you all!

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Fire - Drug Bust - Robbery With Kidnapping

These three scenes provide you with a full spectrum of incidents that happened throughout Columbia County. The robbery/kidnap was allegedly done by two minors.

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Three Die In Three Crashes

Three crashes claimed the lives of three people. The first crash took place on I-75 north, the second on I-10 West and the third on Lake Desoto Circle in Lake City.

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Bank Robbery- Let's Catch Him

The First Federal bank in front of the mall on Hwy. 90 was robbed Tuesday morning around 10:53 and I want your help in catching him. Here is some Suspect information.

White male 25-30 yrs old, Thin build Dark hair, Not shaven, gottee or short beard, Tan construction boots, Black ball cap, Blue jeans, Long sleeve brown shirt, Sunglasses,

Seen leaving in a spray can gray primer Ford ranger or Chevy S-10 type of small truck, not older but possible late 90 to early 2000 model.

If you have information, please call the tip line at 386-719-2068 or the L.C.P.D. at 386-752-1293.

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Happy 4th Of July !

These photos were taken at the 4th of July celebration in downtown Lake City in Columbia County, Florida. Many thousands attended the annual event which concluded with a grand fireworks display. I hope you enjoy the show.

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Rollover Ejects Two

The information I have for this crash is limited due to the fact that I have not received the press release from F.H.P. I do not know if the male or female was driving but I did take eyewitness statements when I was on scene.

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Three Violent Deaths **Graphic**

Leonard Montrez Walker, 19, 155 E. Fronie St., Tommy Lee Kellum, 76, of 1714 NE Washington St. and Dannette Peterson Young, 44, of 907 NW Dyson Terrace all died violent deaths within a week in Columbia County. There are no connections to the crimes.

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Crash - Fire - Crash

I know its been a while since my last update and this is due to some technical issues and a few problems with an injury I have. Please hang in there and I'll catch up.

Here you are presented with three scenes. Car VS tree, School bus electrical fire and an SUV VS the Greyhound bus station.

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A Woman Is Found Dead In A Suspicious Structure Fire

A structure fire turned into a homicide investigation Sunday as a woman was found dead inside the structure at 238 N.W. Bagel Court. Initial reports from an autopsy state that Kristy Leigh Hart, of Lake City, was a victim of a homicide.

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Two Scenes-Two Arrests

Here are two scenes involving arrests. Thanks to the hard work of law enforcement I bring you these pictures.

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Two Fatal Crashes

Two people died on Columbia County roads over the weekend. Ashely S. Davis of Eastman, Ga.,died Friday evening and June Telles Walker, 67, of Fort White, Died Saturday morning.

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In Memory -Our Fallen Hero's (Some Graphic Pic's)

This is dedicated to all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom.

**To all the photographers who risked their lives to take these pictures, thank you.

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Crash, Crash, Stab And Crash...

Here are four scenes. Three are crashes and one is a bar fight that left two injured. The three crashes were all on I-75 and left numerous people injured.

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A Little Escape To The Beach

When you see and post as many tragic events as I do as well as the emergency responders who respond to them, sometimes you just got to get away. I hope you enjoy a little beach time.

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