Crime & Public Safety
09/16/2026 · Alachua County
FDLE arrests former Tampa PD officer for uttering forged identification
Former Tampa Police Department officer Ariel Rodriguez was arrested today by FDLE in Tampa on charges of uttering forged identification.
FHP and U.S. Border Patrol Arrest 15 Undocumented Immigrants With Criminal Records in Key Largo
A joint operation in Key Largo on March 9, 2026, led to the arrest of 15 undocumented immigrants with criminal records by the Florida Highway Patrol’s Criminal Alien Apprehension Team and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
09/16/2026
Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $7 Million
Meade Lewis, founder and CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., was indicted on five wire fraud counts for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $7 million.
05/27/2026
Atlanta Man Nabbed After Torching Sanford Temple, Wild Multi-County Chase
A 51-year-old Atlanta man faces felony arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Sanford Buddhist temple, sparking a high-speed chase across Central Florida highways. Singhasouk Danny Phanouvong led police on a 115 mph pursuit through Volusia and Flagler counties before troopers stopped him with a PIT maneuver. The late-night incident shocked the tight-knit temple community in Seminole County.
05/04/2026
Broward Burglary Spree Ends in Arrests Tied to South American Theft Ring
Broward Sheriff's Office has busted a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston's gated Windmill Ranch Estates, linking suspects to a notorious South American theft group targeting wealthy enclaves nationwide. Authorities recovered tools of the trade and seized stolen goods worth millions, including a $500,000 jewelry heist. Homeowners in South Florida's suburbs are urged to bolster security amid the crackdown.
05/03/2026
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