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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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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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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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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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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Motorcycle VS Car Leaves 2 Injured

A driver of a motorcycle was seriously injured in a wreck and had to be taken by helicopter to a Gainesville hospital, while the driver of the Chevrolet was taken to a Lake City Hospital by EMS with minor injuries.

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FSU Coach Bobby Bowden In Lake City

F.S.U. Coach Bobby Bowden was at the Southern Oaks Country Club playing a round of golf for a charity this past week. He looked good and played well.

*** (my opinion) The man should be allowed to coach as long as he wants. He's earned it!

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A Lake City Man Dies In Crash

A Lake City man died in a single-vehicle wreck Monday morning after his truck sped away from a local bank drive-through, drove across a busy intersection and ran into a group of trees, according to preliminary police reports.

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Bank Of America Robbed!

The Bank Of America on Hwy 90, in front of the mall, was robbed around 12:51 this afternoon. Please take a look at the picture and see if you know this man. He was last tracked running into the Krystal's parking lot. If you have any information please call the authorities immediately.

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Our Son Has Joined The Navy!

When you raise your kids, you always hope and pray that they will do good in this world. My wife and I would like to announce that our son has joined the Navy. He had to wait nearly 7 months to go to boot camp because of the back log from so many young people joining. Don't believe the news when they say that the military is hurting for recruits. It's just not true. Our son, like so many others who join, are proud of this country and what it stands for and we are proud of them. There is a comment box located just below this slide show. Let them know how you feel. This site is viewed throughout the world and I'm sure they all would like to hear from you.

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Lake City Police Officers In Action

The Lake City Police Dept. responded to a reported robbery and did a thorough investigation. Watch the slide show to see the investigation in action. As of this time, no felony charges are known due to the nature of the complaint.

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Arrest , Two Fires And A Special Picture

Erick Xavier Candelaria, 19, is arrested for hit and run in Columbia County. Two fires, one is in Suwannee county. And a special picture that shows proof that it does get cold in Florida.

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