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1 verified story from Homestead, Florida, published October 12, 2026. It is filed under Heroes. It is checked and linked to the original report.

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A Homestead officer who swam out for a boy with autism received a life-saving award

Officer Carston Addison, on the force less than a year, dropped his gear and swam out to bring a 12-year-old boy to shore. Chief Mario Knapp gave him a special life-saving award.

Verified · CBS News Miami

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