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  • Longwood police officer shoots man at gas station after mental health call escalates

    A man was shot by police at a Longwood gas station after officers responded to a mental health call that escalated into a dangerous situation on Tuesday night. The Longwood Police Department responded to a convenience store at 1001 West State Road 434 around 9:11 p.m. after reports of an armed, suicidal man inside.Once police arrived, they attempted to de-escalate the situation by speaking with the man. However, police said he did not comply and kept his hands hidden inside his waistband. Police said the man then suddenly moved his hands in a way the officer believed was threatening, causing the officer to fire his weapon and strike the man.Officers immediately provided first aid until fire rescue arrived. The man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. No officers were injured in the incident.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation, which is standard in cases like this. Longwood police said this remains an active investigation.

    LONGWOOD, Fla. —

    A man was shot by police at a Longwood gas station after officers responded to a mental health call that escalated into a dangerous situation on Tuesday night.

    The Longwood Police Department responded to a convenience store at 1001 West State Road 434 around 9:11 p.m. after reports of an armed, suicidal man inside.

    Once police arrived, they attempted to de-escalate the situation by speaking with the man.

    However, police said he did not comply and kept his hands hidden inside his waistband.

    Police said the man then suddenly moved his hands in a way the officer believed was threatening, causing the officer to fire his weapon and strike the man.

    Officers immediately provided first aid until fire rescue arrived. The man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

    No officers were injured in the incident.

    The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation, which is standard in cases like this.

    Longwood police said this remains an active investigation.

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  • North Miami Beach toddler nearly drowns while in bathtub unattended, police say

    A toddler in North Miami Beach was hospitalized after nearly drowning in the bathtub Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2025, according to police.

    A toddler in North Miami Beach was hospitalized after nearly drowning in the bathtub Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2025, according to police.


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    A one-year-old toddler was hospitalized after nearly drowning in the bathtub Monday afternoon, according to North Miami Beach Police.

    The parents briefly left the child unattended, and when they returned to the bathroom, police say the toddler did not have a pulse.

    Miami-Dade Fire Rescue paramedics respnded, administered CPR and were able to establish a faint pulse, police said.

    They then took the child to Jackson Medical Center North.

    The child’s condition was not immediately known. It’s not clear whether their parents will face charges.

    This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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    Miami Herald

    David Goodhue covers the Florida Keys and South Florida for FLKeysNews.com and the Miami Herald. Before joining the Herald, he covered Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware.

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  • 2 people hit, killed by cargo train in Little River: Miami cops and firefighters

    A man and woman were struck and killed by a train in Little River Monday night, Oct. 6, 2025, according to Miami police and firefighters.

    A man and woman were struck and killed by a train in Little River Monday night, Oct. 6, 2025, according to Miami police and firefighters.


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    Two people were struck and killed by a cargo train in Little River on Monday night, Miami Police and Fire Rescue confirmed.

    The man and woman were hit on the tracks near Northeast 71st Street and North Miami Avenue around 10:40 p.m., said Officer Michael Vega, a Miami police spokesman.

    Lt. Pete Sanchez with Miami Fire Rescue added they were dead when paramedics arrived.

    This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

    This story was originally published October 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM.

    David Goodhue

    Miami Herald

    David Goodhue covers the Florida Keys and South Florida for FLKeysNews.com and the Miami Herald. Before joining the Herald, he covered Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware.

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  • Former Fire Rescue Employee Is Arrested & Charged For Allegedly Molesting Unconscious Patient In Ambulance

    Former Fire Rescue Employee Is Arrested & Charged For Allegedly Molesting Unconscious Patient In Ambulance

    James Melady, a 37-year-old former Flagler County Fire Rescue employee, has been accused of molesting an unconscious patient in an ambulance.

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    More Details On James Melady’s Charges

    According to ClickOrlando, Melady is facing charges of “sexual battery on a helpless person.” Additionally, the 37-year-old has reportedly been charged with “video voyeurism on a victim 19 years or older.”

    Furthermore, authorities at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are reportedly encouraging the public to contact the office if they believe they have been a victim of Melady’s.

    Authorities are also asking those with information related to the case to contact the office at 386-313-4911.

    Here’s What The Former Fire Rescue Employee Allegedly Did

    According to the outlet, Flagler County authorities arrested Melady on Wednesday, September 11. They reportedly learned of his alleged actions through a separate case being investigated by Daytona Beach police.

    Furthermore, authorities reportedly discovered “a video they say Melady took of the sexual attack.” The clip reportedly shows Melady “molesting” an unconscious patient “in an ambulance while he was on duty back in 2021.” According to FlaglerLive.com, the footage appeared to have been taken by Melady and reportedly showed him “setting up the camera and moving it during the incident.”

    To note, the exact date of the attack was October 17, 2021, per WESH.

    After interviewing the unidentified victim, cops reportedly learned that they were unaware of the attack.

    ClickOrlando notes that Melady reportedly retired from the fire rescue team “earlier this year. ”

    What Happens Next In James Melady’s Case?

    According to FlaglerLive.com, Melady’s sexual battery charge is “punishable by up to 30 years in prison.” Additionally, the outlet reports that he is currently being held at the Volusia County jail on a $150,000 bond for his video voyeurism charge and “no bond” for the sexual battery charge.

    “It’s unfathomable to me what this predator did to an unconscious victim while on duty while being entrusted to provide proper emergency medical care but instead sexually assault her,” Sheriff Rick Staly reportedly stated, per the outlet. “It is likely there are other victims of his disgusting behavior.”

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  • Fire rescue: Crews at the scene of large brush fire in Volusia County

    Fire rescue: Crews at the scene of large brush fire in Volusia County

    Fire crews in Volusia County battled a major brush fire near Pell Road on Saturday.”Around 12:30 this afternoon is when we got a report that possibly broke out of the main fire that happened a couple of weeks ago or a week and a half ago,” Volusia County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Scott Smoak said. “Since then, we’ve had units out here trying to work on this fire.”Smoak said the original fire had grown to 905 acres, with the breakout fire covering roughly 250 acres. Crews were also worried about various spot fires.At last check, the fire was 25% contained, and several helicopters dropped water over the area.The Volusia County Fire Rescue is at the scene with support from Forestry and Seminole County, along with other agencies.Officials blocked off part of Pell Road near Eagle View Road in Osteen until roughly 9 p.m. Zachary Miles and his cousins were waiting for the road to reopen. Miles was concerned about the animals at his house.” I was worried about the cows and the dogs, and then I remembered, oh yeah, all the other stuff we have, too,” Miles said. Officials said weather conditions only made battling the fire worse.”We’re extremely dry, especially in this part of the county. Any bit of people burning outdoors, any type of, you know, vehicles that creates sparks, those are our main concerns,” Smoak said. There is currently no information on what initiated the fire.

    VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. —

    Fire crews in Volusia County battled a major brush fire near Pell Road on Saturday.

    “Around 12:30 this afternoon is when we got a report that [a fire] possibly broke out of the main fire that happened a couple of weeks ago or a week and a half ago,” Volusia County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Scott Smoak said. “Since then, we’ve had units out here trying to work on this fire.”

    Smoak said the original fire had grown to 905 acres, with the breakout fire covering roughly 250 acres.

    Crews were also worried about various spot fires.

    At last check, the fire was 25% contained, and several helicopters dropped water over the area.

    The Volusia County Fire Rescue is at the scene with support from Forestry and Seminole County, along with other agencies.

    Officials blocked off part of Pell Road near Eagle View Road in Osteen until roughly 9 p.m.

    Zachary Miles and his cousins were waiting for the road to reopen. Miles was concerned about the animals at his house.

    ” I was worried about the cows and the dogs, and then I remembered, oh yeah, all the other stuff we have, too,” Miles said.

    Officials said weather conditions only made battling the fire worse.

    “We’re extremely dry, especially in this part of the county. Any bit of people burning outdoors, any type of, you know, vehicles that creates sparks, those are our main concerns,” Smoak said.

    There is currently no information on what initiated the fire.

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  • Tamarac Fire Rescue Joins the Elite Ranks of Accredited Fire Agencies Worldwide

    Tamarac Fire Rescue Joins the Elite Ranks of Accredited Fire Agencies Worldwide

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    updated: Mar 11, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., March 11, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    On March 3 at the Center for Public Safety Excellence conference in Orlando, Tamarac Fire Rescue (TFR) received accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), making it the 85th fire and emergency services agency in the world to have both this designation and an ISO Class 1 rating. TFR is the fourth fire department in Broward County to receive CFAI accreditation.

    The CFAI accreditation process helps fire and emergency services agencies achieve excellence through self-assessment so they can continuously improve and enhance their services. It provides a model for applicants to assess how well they perform, after which a team from other agencies evaluates their self-assessment.

    “The safety of Tamarac residents and businesses is the City’s number one priority. I am extremely proud of the work done by our fire safety professionals every day in making sure Tamarac is a first-in-class community,” said Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. 

     

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square-mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City of Tamarac, Public Information Office

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