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Sheriff's-office personnel said detectives, K-9 teams, neighboring sheriff offices, state police, fire and EMS coordinated a search that found two missing juveniles in the woods and returned them in good health.

Sheriff Daniels said an elderly owner turned over animals after investigations; deputies rescued about 13 animals for adoption, some were euthanized, and the owner received a five‑year sentence, Daniels said.

The board set proposed millage rates for TRIM notices and adopted a hybrid scenario that moves a portion of general‑fund revenue into the fire/rescue MSTU while keeping overall taxpayer impact similar; first public hearing set for Sept. 9, 2026.

The city police chief described a rapid response to a Pine Ridge Apartments fire in which officers and volunteer firefighters rescued two children and their father; the children were hospitalized and expected to recover while the father's condition remained serious.

On second reading the Cocoa Beach commission adopted Ordinance 17‑18 revising Chapter 5 to update definitions, authorize beach signage and set standards for rescue devices; public commenters raised safety concerns about a new rotary rescue unit installed near private access.

Firefighters present various saws and tools for efficient emergency response and patient rescue.

Weatherford shelter manager Levi Liao told the advisory committee the center is seeing a seasonal surge in kittens and more sick or injured animals, leading to increased euthanasia for animals too ill to recover; the shelter and its rescue partners are coordinating care and placements while veterinary staff monitor disease risks.

Rescue squad reports 1,739 hours spent searching for missing man over several days.

Lieutenant Harrington responds to animal neglect and promotes responsible pet care.

Clifford assists in multiple rescues and prevents parade disaster in his town.

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DOHMH explores steps to equitably distribute $1.5M for community-based TNR cat programs.

OEM and fire officials described a May 23 river rescue that became a mass-casualty response (all rescued), said a new firetruck will be in service soon, and warned that statewide shifts from volunteer to paid EMS are increasing local costs and prompting the township to solicit service bids.

Officer Moffitt's bravery leads to the successful rescue of four individuals during flooding.

Facing record litters and a roughly $450,000 shelter shortfall, staff proposed new puppy/kitten intake fees and modest adoption-fee increases; rescue groups opposed intake fees and urged mandatory spay/neuter. The board asked staff to benchmark fees and continued the item to the first March meeting for a fuller proposal.