Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Alva
West Park Shooting: A Developing Situation
Emergency services are on scene in West Park following a reported shooting, with a significant multi-agency response indicated by dispatch records.
Pinellas Park Blaze: Escalated Response to 109th Avenue North Fire
An escalated emergency response, involving multiple Pinellas Park Fire Department units, is actively engaged in a significant structure fire at 6399 109 TE N in Pinellas Park.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 6399 109 Te N #Ne Sector in Pinellas Park
Crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 6399 109 Te N #Ne Sector in Pinellas Park early Friday.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Pinellas Park Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in Pinellas Park.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 2026