Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century (With Gallery)

March 26, 2012

The 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century Monday morning.

The torch run started at the Florida/Alabama state line in the Food Giant parking lot about 7:15 Monday. Employees from Century Correctional Institution escorted the torch down Highway 29.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is an event to raise awareness and support for the Special Olympics.

Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies (police departments, sheriff’s offices, Florida Department of Corrections, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Customs, Air Force Police and Marine Patrol) all participate in the state-wide torch run to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 66 counties in Florida.

For a photo gallery from the start of the run, click here.

Pictured: The 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics begins in Century Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.



Comments

6 Responses to “Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century (With Gallery)”

  1. STACY STAC on March 27th, 2012 6:54 pm

    Who is the Major @ Century CI.

  2. bleeding blue and orange on March 27th, 2012 7:22 am

    WOW JOHNSON! I didn’t realize how wearing your hat backwards makes you look so young. Next thing you know you will be cutting some more weight ;)

  3. David Huie Green on March 27th, 2012 5:17 am

    major/mayor

    two different things

  4. Jennifer H on March 26th, 2012 8:50 pm

    When did Century get a new major

  5. Santa Rosa 2nd Shift Staff on March 26th, 2012 7:57 pm

    You look focused and motivated, Major Kelly!!

  6. David Huie Green on March 26th, 2012 9:43 am

    Thanks. I saw them go by with the K9 vehicle behind them and wondered

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