Crime & Public Safety
Friday, July 17, 2026 · Alva
Margate Apartment Fire: Responders Converge on NW 18th Street
A structure fire reported Wednesday night at an apartment building on NW 18th Street in Margate has prompted a significant emergency response, though details remain limited.
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 7001 Golf Pointe Cir in Tamarac
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire at 7001 Golf Pointe Cir in Tamarac on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 8:52 PM.
Friday, July 17, 2026
the area Vehicle fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the vehicle fire in the area.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on N 15Th Ave, Hollywood, Fl 33020, Usa in Hollywood (Hw)
Crews responded to a structure fire on N 15Th Ave, Hollywood, Fl at 7:59 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Friday, July 17, 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.
Friday, July 17, 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.
Friday, July 17, 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.
Friday, July 17, 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.
Friday, July 17, 2026