It might have taken just a minute to light the torch, but once lit, a raucous crowd gathered at Wal-Mart let out a large cheer.
And so the flame of hope carried on April 24 for the third annual Dunnellon Police Department Special Olympics Torch Run, as it wound its way south on U.S. 41 toward the Downtown Historic District more than 150 law enforcement officers, administrative staff, volunteers and special VIP guests and athletes started the 1.3-mile run/walk.