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

March 24, 2014

The 2014 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 7:40 a.m. Monday. Employees from Century Correctional Institution and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office escorted the torch down Highway 29 through Century.

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

For a photo gallery, click here.

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.

Pictured: The 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics begins in Century Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century (With Gallery)”

  1. Santos Tejera on March 24th, 2014 1:54 pm

    I’m very proud of the incredible work you guys do behind the wire and outside of it.

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