The Brief Kayne Stuart was beaten and waterboarded while filling in at Marion County Fire Rescue’s "Friendship Station" in December 2025. Three firefighters involved faced criminal prosecution and pleaded guilty to battery. Stuart has now reached a settlement with Marion County. A former Marion County firefighter has reached a settlement in a civil case against three co-workers who beat him in what was called firehouse "hazing." What's next:The Florida Department of Health is also reviewing whether to void the EMT licenses of the firefighters involved in the incident.