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Worker Dies After Machine Flips Over
It’s All In The Family For The Nelsons
A 68-year-old died this weekend in an industrial ac- cident. The accident took place near the intersection of Gandy Blvd., and Dale Mabry Highway.
According to the
Tampa Police Department, Kadri Elmazi, of Land O’ Lakes, was operating a “roller” machine shortly be- fore 11:30 a.m., Saturday. The machine was on a dirt embankment when it toppled over, trapping Elmazi under it.
His fellow construction workers at the location used a cable and excavator to lift the
roller off of the man. The Tampa Police and Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the scene.
Elmazi was declared dead at the scene about 20 minutes after the accident. The death is under investiga- tion. However, police said all evidence indicates it was a tragic industrial accident.
The company was work- ing on the Selmon West Ex- tension road construction project. When completed, the upper level road will connect the Selmon Expressway to the Gandy Bridge.
Atlanta, GA --- Grace Nelson was greeted by old and new friends at the University Center Club in Tallahassee. L-R Auriela Alexander, Tammy Hamlet, Lucille Alexander, Grace Nelson and Andrea Frial, MD.
Grace Nelson takes questions and hears concerns of women leaders in Florida’s capitol city.
Rachael Pratt looks for as- surances about the future.
share their concerns about a nation divided by hate and fear.
Nelson spoke from expe- rience in addressing these concerns like those of Rachael Pratt who said, “I have a young son, and I’m concerned about his future and the future of this nation.”
When she told the story about her trip to Rwanda, it was a chilling tale. She ar- rived after the genocidal as- sault by the Hutus against the Tutsi in the 90s. The devas- tating bloodshed seemed irre- versible she said.
After talking to govern- ment leaders, Nelson turned her attention to the women of the tribe who had a big hand in bringing an end to the vio- lence and hatred. She learned about their solution.
It was a message to women about women who re- solve issues every day on every level. Nelson said the women brought the warring factions together with the wronged families. They for- gave and are still forgiving today.
Grace Nelson travels the state campaigning the old- fashioned way by actually talking to people. The con- versation is about problem- solving and the guiding principles that have helped Senator Nelson and Grace serve the people of Florida.
"Bill has always believed that a public office is a public trust and it's his honor and privilege to serve the people of Florida and I am proud of the work he's done for our great state," Grace Nelson said.
"It's about waking up every single day, willing to put Florida first - that's what Bill has done and I will con- tinue to do."
TALLAHASSEE --- It was a reunion Grace Nelson looked forward to. The brunch with old friends in Tallahassee was a welcomed stop through the panhandle in July. The wife of U. S.
Senator Bill Nelson has quite a following throughout the state brought about by her curiosity, quick wit and hon- esty. But this visit to Tallahas- see brought together old and new friends who wanted to
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