Florida airport officer reunites boy with lost stuffed elephant after two-day search
By Peter Busch
Published on April 15, 2026.
The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is hosting this year's Law and Order Ball to honor law enforcement officers across Lee County. The highlight of the event is the announcement of Officer of the Year, which is being presented each day this week. Lee County Port Authority Officer Joshua Kerekes was praised for his efforts to reunite a lost stuffed animal to a child after two days of searching for it in a rental car at Southwest Florida International Airport. He found the toy in a room filled with car seats and took it on a first-class tour of the airport and sent pictures to the family. Kereke is one of five finalists for the Rotary club's 2026 Officer Of The Year Award. The event will also feature celebrity bartenders and state attorney, Fort Myers chief of police, and Cape Coral Council members.
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