Police say a Florida woman died from injuries she suffered Thursday night in a wreck on Savannah’s south side.

Cindy DeFilippo, 50, of Tequesta, Fla., died after being transported from the 8:58 p.m. crash at Abercorn Street and Deerfield Circle to St. Joseph’s Hospital, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.

She had been a passenger in a 1999 Toyota Camry driven by her husband, Anthony DeFilippo, 52. Their car was struck on the passenger’s side by a 2004 Toyota Tacoma pickup as the Camry was turning left from Abercorn into Deerfield Road, Miller said. The pickup was driven by Johnny Godbee, 62, of Savannah.

Major Accident Investigation Team officers were brought in Friday morning after Cindy DeFilippo’s condition worsened and she died after being transferred to Memorial University Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing, Miller said.

Her injuries were initially not thought to be life threatening, he said.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call the police department’s accident investigators at 912-525-2296.

The Coast Guard says three people were rescued Tuesday after a boat caught fire about 118 miles east of Brunswick.

The three survivors reported no injuries, said Petty Officer First Class Stephen Lehmann.

Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Charleston command center received a Mayday call over stating that the 95-foot vessel, Windy 1, had an engine fire that engulfed the vessel. The Coast Guard issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, stating the location and nature of the emergency to other vessels in the area.

The good Samaritan crew of the fishing vessel Day Boat 1 answered the call and diverted their course to the one given in the broadcast, Lehmann said. They discovered three people in a life raft and quickly brought them aboard and alerted the Coast Guard. An air crew launched aboard an MH-65 Dolphin from Air Station Savannah arrived on scene, hoisted the three survivors and transported them to Charleston Executive Airport near Johns Island.

The Chatham County Youth Commission recently presented their graduates for 2015.

During a regular meeting of the Chatham County Commission on June 12, the following graduates were recognized:

• Gabrielle James, a Savannah Arts graduate who will attend Southeastern University.

• Simone Greene, a St. Vincent’s graduate who will attend Kennesaw State University.

• Ryan Pacheo, a Savannah Early College graduate who will attend Mississippi State University.

• Kendyl Parker, a Savannah Christian graduate who will attend the University of Georgia.

• Dominique Bolds, a Memorial Day graduate who will attend Savannah State University.

• Martayshia Brown, a New Hampstead graduate who will attend Savannah State University.

• Moryce Brown, a Jenkins High graduate who will attend Savannah State University.

• Destiny Craig-Mojica, a Savannah Early College graduate who will attend Valdosta State University.

• Philip Dove, a Bethesda Academy graduate who will attend Savannah College of Art & Design.

• Jesse Green, a Beach High graduate who will attend West Virginia University.

• Monica Green, a Johnson High graduate who will attend East Georgia State College.

• Malena Hall, a Beach High graduate who will attend Savannah State University.

• JeQuan Hatcher, a Benedictine graduate who will attend Georgia Southern University.

• Chance Jackson, a Benedictine graduate who will attend Stetson University.

• Keona Payne, a Windsor Forest graduate who will attend Albany State University.

• Kayla Smokes, a St. Vincent’s graduate who will attend Columbus State University.

• Breanna Swain, a Memorial Day graduate who will attend Savannah State University.

• Tanardjah Washington, a Savannah Early College graduate who will attend Clark Atlanta University.

The 2015 Beverly M. Whitehead Award was presented to Professor Tatia Adams-Fox of the Savannah State University Journalism and Mass Communications Program and Linda Polite-Gordon, affectionately known as the “CCYC Mom.”

The 2015 Brandon L. Brown Youth Commissioner of the Year Award was presented to Nicolas Williams, a rising junior at Savannah Early College.

Savannah scored five unanswered runs in the seventh and eighth innings Tuesday and started its three-game home stand against Asheville with a 6-2 win. The Gnats moved into a first-place tie with Greenville in the Northern Division of the South Atlantic League.
Casey Delgado kept the score close for the Gnats (35-30) in a no-decision. He fanned 10 batters and gave up just two runs on just six hits in 7 2/3 innings.

After Luis Guillorme put the Gnats on top 1-0 with a third-inning RBI double, the Tourists (29-36) scored both their runs in the fifth inning and held a 2-1 lead heading into the seventh.

The Gnats got going again in the bottom of the seventh. Tomas Nido tied the game with a single to left field that drove in Wuilmer Becerra. The Gnats left the bases loaded but made up for it with a four-run eighth inning. Guillorme led off with another double and Jon Leroux approached the plate with a one-out, bases loaded situation. He was walked, and Guillorme crossed the plate for the go-ahead run. Nido notched his second RBI with a single, which was followed by another RBI single by Jean Rodriguez. Tyler Moore drove in the final run with a sacrifice fly.

The Gnats snapped a three-game skid after dropping three of four to SAL frontrunner Hickory. Game 2 of their series against Asheville is today.

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Wall 2b 4 0 0 0 Mora lf 4 1 0 0

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Fuentes 3b 4 1 2 x Garcia 3b 2 1 0 0

Weeks rf 4 1 2 1 Leroux 1b 3 1 0 1

Rogers cf 3 0 0 0 Nido dh 4 0 2 2

Dwyer 1b 3 0 0 1 Rodriguez 2b 3 1 1 1

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Volunteers from Wells Fargo offices in Savannah joined with the city’s Community Housing Services Agency on Saturday to landscape and paint a new home at 1118 Bates Ave., and the bank presented a $20,000 grant to help with the project.

“I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday than serving our communities alongside our co-workers, friends and nonprofit partners,” said Jenny Gentry, Well Fargo market president. “We’re so proud of our volunteers who are supporting the selfless work of these great organizations. Sometimes individual efforts may seem small, but when we join together we can make a huge impact on our community. ”

Wells Fargo volunteers took part in 26 volunteer activities in 20 communities around the state Saturday, and the company donated $115,000 to upgrade housing for nine Georgia families by either building new homes or repairing existing ones.

Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Price Street.

Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.

Read the obituaries.

Bennard E. Bass, Rincon, GA

Ms. Sadie Beaver, Richmond Hill, GA

Ludine J. Brantley, Uvalda, GA

Otis Lee Byrd, Jr., Collins, GA

Minnie Collins, Richmond Hill, GA

Jane Allshouse Crawford, Savannah, GA

Doris E. Crawley, Seabrook, SC

Amari N. Fleming &

Anese A. Brown, Jesup, GA

Duwud Fletcher, Ridgeland, SC

Alma G. Freeman, Statesboro, GA

Mr. Charles Clark Gay, Sr., Cleveland, GA

Jacqueline Moore Gracen, Pooler, GA

Marilyn McDowell Hendricks, Savannah, GA

Hugo Hornsby, Fripp Island, SC

Lorraine Manuel, Savannah, GA

Howard McDaniel, Vidalia, GA

Carrie B. Miles, Savannah, GA

Ladson O’Connor, Mount Vernon, GA

Infant Faith Reaves, Savannah, GA

Edward Graham Sanders, III, Beaufort, SC

Rosalyn Thomas, Springfield, GA

Ms. Dora Mae Tolbert, Richmond Hill, GA

Polly Rosina NeSmith Usry, Pooler, GA

Glenda Wood D. Waters, Hazlehurst, GA

Mrs. Renee Kelly Williams, Savannah, GA

Timothy Young, Claxton, GA

Jail bookings from June 16-17 for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted.

Click through this slideshow to view photos and information obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.

All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.

Find previous jail bookings at savannahnow.com/booked.

During his long tenure with the Savannah Morning News, photographer Bob Morris captured some inspiring photos.

View this slideshow of some of the best of Bob Morris. 

Four Savannah-Chatham police officers who were placed on restrictive duty over the weekend after the arrest of an asthmatic teenager Saturday night have been returned to full duty status.

On Sunday, the department announced Sgt. Corey Schaff, Officer Antwan Diggs, Cpl. John Eric Smith and Advanced Police Officer Michael Dobson had been put on restrictive duty status after Police Chief Joseph Chief Lumpkin requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation review the eastside Savannah incident in which a 16-year-old was taken to a hospital with trouble breathing.

“Although the administrative investigation has not been completed, known facts presently allow me to make an informed judgment to lift the imposed restrictions," Lumpkin said in a statement Wednesday. 

The teenager, who police said was injured in a fight with officers, was taken from Memorial University Medical Center to the Chatham County Youth Detention Center on Monday. He faces charges of obstruction of an officer, felony obstruction of an officer, possession of marijuana, possession of tools during the commission of a crime and reckless driving.

Undercover officers were working East Savannah streets Saturday night to disrupt and arrest shooting offenders and street drug dealers when they observed a suspicious black Nissan Altima, said police spokeswoman Michelle Gavin.

About 7:30 p.m., Gavin said, they observed the vehicle being driven in a reckless manner. The officers, wearing outer vests imprinted with “POLICE” on them, attempted to stop a male exiting the vehicle. The teen ran from officers.

The identity of the teenager, who lives in Port Wentworth, is not being released because he is a juvenile.

Another undercover officer wearing an outer vest with “POLICE” imprinted on it also responded. That officer chased the teen and tackled him to the ground. A fight ensued and the teen refused to comply with officers’ commands, Gavin said. Officers used physical force, but the teenager kept fighting them, police said.

When a K-9 team came, the teen stopped fighting. The K-9 did not bite the teen, Gavin said.

The teen was then placed in handcuffs. During a pat down search, officers found 10 small bags of marijuana on the teen, Gavin said. He was then placed in the back of a patrol car.

The teen told officers he was tired and had asthma and officers called for EMS. The teen was coherent, but was having trouble breathing, police said. EMS responded and transported the teen to Memorial for further examination.

After being advised of the issues at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday, Lumpkin requested the GBI to investigate the incident.

Members of the undercover unit were in plainclothes and not outfitted with body cameras. Lumpkin has ordered that any overtime officer or others deployed in support of the UNIT wear body cameras and be equipped with Tasers.

Speaking during a promotion ceremony Tuesday morning, Lumpkin addressed the practice of calling in outside agencies to investigate his own.

"At some points in time, I will ask for outside oversight or review of our actions," he said. "I think that builds trust. It does not suggest that I think we may have done something inappropriate. It suggests that I want a state-level group to determine the facts and report it beyond what we will locally. If we don't understand that as a community, then we have a problem. If we don't understand that as a internal body, then we have a problem."

Police say one man has been taken to hospital after being shot in southeast Savannah.

Officers found the victim near LaRoche and DeRenne avenues about 3:30 p.m., said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries police did not believe to be life threatening.

Police blocked off DeRenne from Hughes Avenue to LaRoche while detectives and forensics officers worked the scene.

No further information was immediately available.

Police ask anyone with information to call the anonymous CrimeStoppers service at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. A confidential tip line also is open at 912-525-3124.

The latest property transfers in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties have been added to our database.

Search here by buyer, seller, address, city, zip or month for all property transfers reported in 2015.

Police say a man was taken to a hospital after being shot in Savannah’s Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood Wednesday evening.

They did not immediately believe his injuries were life threatening.

Savannah-Chatham police spokesman said officers found a man shot in front of a house on West 40th Street near Burroughs Street just before 7:20 p.m.

Detectives were investigating Wednesday night.

No further information was immediately available.

Police ask anyone with information to call the anonymous CrimeStoppers service at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. A confidential tip line also is open at 912-525-3124.

The city of Savannah, in partnership with the Savannah Area Mobility Management Inc., has announced that construction is underway on the City Hall Ferry Shelter Landing.

The project is part of the 2006 Visitor Mobility Plan, approved by City Council to deliver projects and programs and improve mobility for visitors and residents in the National Landmark Historic and Convention districts.

The ferry shelter landing is located between River Street and Rousakis Plaza at the foot of City Hall.

Besides protecting visitors from the elements, it will serve as an intermodal stop for the Savannah Belles Ferry, as well as the River Street Trolley and Convention Shuttle Bus.

It also will provide a central location on River Street to find information on transit schedules and arrival times.

“The design complements the site and its immediate context, including the African American Monument and Visitor Center as well as its connection to the Savannah River and overall Historic District,” said Bridget Lidy, director of Tourism Management and Ambassadorship. The design was approved by the Historic District Review Board in July 2014.

A fee charged to visitors staying in the 29 hotels that have more than 31 rooms in the designated downtown convention district will pay for the project.

For more information about the project, contact Lidy at 912-525-3097.

Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Waters Avenue.

Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.

Read the obituaries.

Jason Aherns, Savannah, GA

Rawdon Barrow, Claxton, GA

Ms. Sadie Beaver, Richmond Hill, GA

Howard Paul Blatner, Savannah, GA

Milton E. Brown, Savannah, GA

Mr. Nathaniel Brown, Hinesville, GA

Sonney Brown, Statesboro, GA

Mr. George Carter, Savannah, GA

Leila Mae Carter, Midway, GA

Twyla Clark, Metter, GA

George B. Coley, Rincon, GA

Susie A. Edwards, Savannah, GA

Mr. Willie James Elmore, II, Savannah, GA

Jacqueline Moore Gracen, Pooler, GA

Edith H. Graham, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Iris Dyal Love, Hazlehurst, GA

Katie Louise Maner, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Sarah Small McMillian, Savannah, GA

Sharon L. Miller, New York/Midway, GA

Rhonda Larson Mills, Cartersville ,GA

Elder Stephen L. Mitchell, Sr., Savannah, GA

Ancil Silas Parrish, Brooklet, GA

Theresa D. Price, Marlow, GA

Alberta E. Robinson, Savannah, GA

Barbara Marie Shehee, Savannah, GA

Winfield Smiley, Riceboro, GA

Mr. David Smith, Savannah, GA

Josh Crawford Sowell, Guyton, GA

Polly Rosina NeSmith Usry, Pooler, GA

Roswell L. Walker, Jesup, GA

Nancy Warren, Pineland, SC

George W. Washington, Hilton Head, SC

Stanley Weiss, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Teresa L. Maner Williams, Savannah, GA

ATLANTA – Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was 6.3 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 6.2 percent in April, the state Department of Labor announced today. The preliminary April rate was reported at 6.3 percent, but was revised down by one-tenth of a percentage point. The rate was 7.3 percent in May 2014.

“Our labor force expanded for the 18th month in a row, and that’s probably the biggest factor in driving up the rate,” said Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “Also, initial unemployment claims were up, but by less than one-percent.”

The labor force grew to 4,774,912, an increase of 7,379 from April, and while the new entrants are searching for work, they’re counted as unemployed. Last year in May, the labor force grew by 2,773.

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in May rose by 207, or 0.7 percent, from April to 27,946. Most of the increase in claims came in health care and social assistance, along with accommodations and food services. Over the year, claims were down 15.8 percent, or 5,245, from May of last year. The decline came mostly in accommodations and food services, manufacturing, construction, retail trade and transportation and warehousing.

The number of seasonally adjusted jobs grew to 4,252,800 in May. “The private sector actually had very good job growth last month,” said Butler. “Our employers created 11,700 jobs, which is almost twice the average job growth for May over the last three years.”

However, the private sector gain was somewhat offset by a loss of 7,800 government jobs, resulting in a net gain of 3,900 from April.

Most of the job gains came in professional and business services, 11,200; leisure and hospitality, 1,700; construction, 1,300; and transportation and warehousing, 1,200.

“Over the year, we’re still showing strong job growth,” Butler said. “We had 114,900 more jobs than we did a year ago. And, the pace of job growth in Georgia at 2.8 percent is better than the national average at 2.2 percent. Right now, we’re showing a stronger pace of growth than we did last year, and 2014 was a very good year.”

Most of the over-the-year growth came in trade, transportation and warehousing, 30,800; professional and business services, 27,700; leisure and hospitality, 26,300; education and health services, 19,300; manufacturing, 6,200; financial activities, 4,600; construction, 3,600; and information services, 1,300. Government lost 3,700 jobs.

Tables and graphs reflecting labor market data are available at http://www.dol.state.ga.us/pr/current_data.htm.

Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson released the following statement concerning the shooting deaths of nine victims in Charleston, S.C. last night:

“On behalf of City Council and the residents of Savannah, I send condolences to the victims' families, members of Emanuel AME Church, Mayor Riley, and the great City of Charleston, Jackson said.”

“Through our long history Savannah and Charleston have enjoyed a special relationship as sister cities. We have learned from each other, rivaled each other, and supported each other during times of triumph and trial. Today, we offer our hearts to Charleston, and ask our residents to pray for our family up the coast.

“Hate takes many forms and appears in many places. Last night hate took the form of a young, confused man in a most sacred place in one of America's great cities.

“While it was Charleston last night, this shooting could have taken place anywhere in America. These tragedies have become all too common in our nation today. There are far too many guns on our streets -- in Charleston, in Savannah, everywhere. 

“There will be a time to address these important issues, and I stand ready to help. But today we offer our love, prayers and full assistance to Mayor Riley and the people of our beloved sister city.”

The trusty bicycle held on to its title as the fastest commute downtown during the eighth annual Dump the Pump Challenge on Thursday.

Savannah Bicycle Campaign member Jen Colestock pedaled across the City Hall finish line at 8:18 a.m., 22 minutes after departing the 12 Oaks Shopping Center south of DeRenne Avenue. She was followed 2 minutes later by Parrish Herron of the Savannah Mobility and Parking Services Department. Herron drove his fire engine red Dodge Charger RT.

Thirty seconds later, Chatham Area Transit Analyst Enoch Dumas crossed the line after riding comfortably in the Abercorn 14 bus to downtown.

“We all know that alternative forms of transportation such as cycling and mass transit save you money and are better for the environment, but what this shows is they can often save you time, too,” said Alderwoman Mary Ellen Sprague.

The competitors had to follow all traffic laws and take the most direct route available. The bus rider got off at the nearest bus stop to City Hall, while the car competitor drove down Abercorn and Drayton streets, then parked at the Whitaker Street Garage and walked the block to the City Hall finish line.

The cyclist, meanwhile, could ride directly to the finish line, where a City bike rack is located – one of more than 150 bike racks added to downtown Savannah over the past five years.

“I know I spent less, polluted less, and had the most fun in today’s competition,” Colestock said. “Cycling is the best part of my day.”

The City of Savannah, CAT and the Savannah Bicycle Campaign have organized Savannah’s Dump the Pump Challenge since 2008 as part of National Dump the Pump Day. Dump the Pump is a national event organized by the American Public Transportation Association that promotes alternative forms of commuting that are cheaper and cleaner for the environment.

“The Dump the Pump commuter challenge is a fun way to encourage Savannahians to explore their transportation options and remind them that traveling by car isn't always the fastest way to go,” said John Bennett, Executive Director of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign. “Bicycling and transit are viable alternatives for many people and we hope this event will increase interest in affordable and healthy transportation."

Police say no injuries were reported Thursday afternoon after bullets hit a midtown Savannah barbershop.

Officers believe a confrontation occurred about 1:30 p.m. at Bull and 32nd streets when someone pulled a gun and started firing, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman. The glass door of a barbershop on Bull was struck and shattered, and an air-conditioning unit inside the business was also hit, police said.

Detectives and forensics officers were still working to gather evidence and establish suspects about 3 p.m.

The shooting happened about one block from Central Precinct.

Police ask anyone with information on the case to call the anonymous CrimeStoppers service at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters’ identities remain confidential and they may qualify for a cash reward.