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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Two Car Crash And A Chimney Fire

A Two car crash on Hwy. 90 leaves a woman injured and A reported chimney fire brings out units from C.C.F.D. and the L.C.F.D..

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The Columbia County Fire Dept. In Training And I Get To Drive!

I want to thank the gang at the C.C.F.D. for letting me do some training with them. It was an experience that no one will soon forget. Recently, I was honored with being made an Honorary Volunteer Firefighter and stationed at firehouse #43. I sure hope they forgive Chief Atkinson soon!

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A High Speed Chase In Lake City Ends In A Crash And Arrest

According to the C.C.S.O., Gregory Alonzo McCaskill, was arrested after he led Columbia County Sheriff Deputies on a high speed Chase. The Saturn McCaskill was allegedly driving, was wrecked through a fence and ended up near the basketball courts in Annie Mattox Park.

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A Truck Flips / Collecting Evidence On A Multiple Felony Call / Fire Dept. Ladder And Roof Cutting Training

In the first part, a woman driver was shaken after rolling her Chevy 4x4 numerous times. In the second, the Columbia County Sheriffs office collects evidence at a crime scene. the third and final part has the C.C.F.D. and the L.C.F.D. participating in training on a ladder truck to cut holes in the roof at the old Food Lion plaza.

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A Felony Stop!

The Columbia County Sheriffs Office and The Lake City Police Dept. execute a perfect felony stop in downtown Lake City. The outcome can be found out by reading the notes below the pictures. You are not going to believe it.

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A Fire At Timco, A Bed-Breakfast and Break In and Pedestrian Vs Auto

There are three different scenes on this post. The first is a huge fire at Timco at the Lake City airport. The second involves break ins of multiple vehicles at different hotels on Highway 90. The final involves a car striking a pedestrian on a scooter.

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A Woman Is Found Shot To Death In A Trash Can ( GRAPHIC)

Katie Nicole Roberts, 27, was found dead in a trash can, after being shot to death late Friday evening. An autopsy done in Jacksonville confirmed Roberts died from bullet wounds. The Lake City Police Dept. and the F.D.L.E. are investigating.

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Kia Rolls On Its Side

Sarah Jean, 39, of Lake City suffered minor injuries when she rolled her Kia SUV 4x4 into a concrete drainage ditch. Ms Jean lost control when she exited an S curve on McFarlane Ave. In Lake City.

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