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06/21/2026 · Alva

Safety Harbor Structure Fire: What We Know So Far

No verified public details have been confirmed yet for the Safety Harbor fire, while the closest related reporting in search results concerns a separate Bradenton blaze with one death, one injury and an unintentional cause.

06/21/2026
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Dunedin Structure Fire: What We Know So Far

A structure fire at 1037 McFarland St. in Dunedin remains a developing emergency, with Engine 61 assigned and no official details yet on injuries, cause or damage.

06/21/2026

Safety Harbor House Fire: What We Know So Far

No verified official update has confirmed injuries, cause or damage details from the reported Safety Harbor structure fire, but a three-unit fire response was dispatched and an investigation may follow.

06/21/2026

Safety Harbor Structure Fire: What We Know So Far

No confirmed details have been released for the Safety Harbor fire, while nearby reporting found a separate Bradenton house fire ruled unintentional after one death and one injury.

06/21/2026

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.

06/21/2026

Sheriff Warns of 'Quishing' Scams Using Fake QR Codes

Sheriff Marceno warns Alva residents about "quishing" scams that use fake QR codes to steal financial information. Inspect codes carefully and visit websites directly rather than scanning.

06/21/2026

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.

06/21/2026

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.

06/21/2026