Friday, July 17, 2015
WZEP AM 1460
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Friday, July 17, 2015
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News Segment 1
SHOOTING
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Ft Walton Beach Police Department and other local law enforcement entities is aggressively investigating a rash of recent shootings. All evidence and information collected to date indicates none of these shootings are random acts, but are violent confrontations between acquaintances’ or at least individuals who are known to each other. There is no reason to believe a specific threat exists to the general public regarding any of these shootings.
However, the Sheriff’s Office says all of us should be gravely concerned with the ever increasing level of violence on our streets and in our neighborhoods. Accordingly, they strongly encourage anyone with information about any of these shootings or any other crimes to contact the Okaloosa Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division at 850-609-2000 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-8477. Because all of these cases are actively being investigated, no additional details can be released at this time.
GRAND THEFT AUTO
Holmes County Sheriff’s Investigators have recovered a stolen vehicle and are now looking for the suspect involved.
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 2006 Ford Escape stolen from the Gritney community on July 3. Through a tip, deputies located the SUV in Gritney on Wednesday. Authorities are now seeking 28-year-old Lewis Snow Collins of Geneva, Ala. on an active felony warrant for grand theft, Auto.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lewis Snow Collins is asked to contact HCSO at 547-3681.
News Segment 2
FLORALA FIRE DEPT
The Florala Fire and Rescue will soon be breathing a little easier. A FEMA Assistance Grant to Firefighters for $75,000 will bring 13 new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus units. The City Council approved a $3,000 grant rider.
Florala Fire Chief Jarred Martin says the new SCBA units will replace all the older outdated units and will improve firefighter safety. The new units will contain numerous new safety features such as a buddy breathing system, voice amplification and emergency lighting system.
News Segment 3
BUS FIRE
An early morning bus fire Thursday on Interstate 10 resulted in $50,000 worth of damage to a Greyhound bus.
Bus driver Kenneth Earl Mann, of Jacksonville, was traveling west at the 39 mile marker when he smelled smoke and pulled over. He discovered a fire had broken out in the back of the bus.
All 37 passengers were evacuated with no injuries.
LANE CLOSURES
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on U.S. 331 across the Clyde B. Wells Bridge in Walton County on Friday, July 17 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews place concrete for the new bridge. Flagmen will be on site to safely direct traffic through the work zone.
Large concrete pump trucks will be present on the bridge so drivers are encouraged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
News Segment 4
SPILL/CRASH
A late Thursday morning crash on SR 85 just north of SR 123 resulted in a chemical spill.
State Troopers say 18 year-old Alison Marie Drummer, of Crestview, ran off the road, over corrected and lost control of her vehicle crossing the median striking a Dodge pickup truck pulling a trailer driven by 57 year-old William Christopher Brown of Shalimar.
Brown was carrying 35 gallons of HYDROBURN, a toxic fuel additive. The accident punctured the container spilling approximately 5 gallons of the chemical. The Okaloosa County Hazardous Material Team responded and secured the container from further leakage. The accident remains under investigation.
Obituaries - Listen in the morning, just after noon and the 4pm hour
Carl Edward Friend, of DeFuniak Springs, FL, passed away on July 14. A Memorial Service will be held at Bridge Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, July 18 beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bridge Creek Baptist Church Missions Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daviswatkins.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Carlee Lawrence Weaver, age 90, passed away Tuesday, July 14, at her residence. Visitation services will be held 6:00~8:00 PM, Friday, July 17, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home. Floral arrangements are being accepted. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Patricia Hall Smith, age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 14. Visitation services will be held 9:00~10:00 AM, Friday, July 17, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, July 17, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Red Bay Cemetery. Floral arrangements are being accepted. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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