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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — The Indian River County commissioners didn’t budge during a special commission meeting, keeping the increase of the sheriff’s office budget to just around $6.8 million.

Commissioner Joseph Flescher said during the meeting on Monday night, he understands the sheriff's concerns.

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“We realize numbers go up, cost of business goes up,” said Commissioner Flescher. “You still have the capacity to move your funding as you so desire.”

Last night, commissioners heard from Sheriff Eric Flowers, deputies and staff who expressed the need for a higher increase to fund salaries, uniforms, operations and food for inmates at the county jail.

“All those things

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