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Work Farm Inmate Crew Leader Jose Torres Named MCSO’s 2025 Employee of the Year

Work Farm Inmate Crew Leader Jose Torres received the MCSO’s 2025 Employee of the Year award for his life-saving actions in May 2026.

By Staff WriterJun 11

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Sergeant Getman Named 2025 Deputy of the Year After Ocean Rescue on Longboat Key

Sergeant Brett Getman of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office earned 2025 Deputy of the Year after swimming into a strong current to rescue one of two men being swept away from Longboat Key in August.

Jun 11

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Work Farm Inmate Crew Leader Jose Torres Named MCSO’s 2025 Employee of the Year

Work Farm Inmate Crew Leader Jose Torres received the MCSO’s 2025 Employee of the Year award for his life-saving actions in May 2026.

By Staff WriterJun 11

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Sergeant Getman Named 2025 Deputy of the Year After Ocean Rescue on Longboat Key

Sergeant Brett Getman of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office earned 2025 Deputy of the Year after swimming into a strong current to rescue one of two men being swept away from Longboat Key in August.

Jun 11

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The Art of the Productive Digression: Why Distraction Might Be Your Best Thinking Tool

Jun 7

The Fed Just Admitted It's Been Flying Blind, and Your Mortgage Pays the Price

The Met's Maximalist Takeover Proves Clutter Is a Love Language

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Deerfield Beach Removes Sargassum While Protecting Sea Turtles

Deerfield Beach balances daily sargassum cleanup with state protections for nesting sea turtles, while preserving the seaweed's role in coastal health.

Jun 9 · Deerfield Beach