Crime & Public Safety
09/07/2026 · Alva
Dania Beach Blaze: What We Know So Far on Phippen-Waiters Road Fire
A structure fire was reported on Phippen-Waiters Road in Dania Beach early this morning, with a single unit dispatched to the scene.
Gulfport Collapse: Emergency Crews Respond to 2nd Avenue South Structure Failure
Emergency crews are responding to a building collapse at 4134 2nd Avenue South in Gulfport, with initial assessments underway.
09/07/2026
Building Collapses on 4134 2 Av S-Sp in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Rescue units responded to a building collapse at 4134 2 Av S-Sp in Gulfport.
09/07/2026
Gulfport Building collapse: Live Updates
Live updates on the building collapse in Gulfport.
09/07/2026
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.
09/07/2026
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.
09/07/2026
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.
09/07/2026
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.
09/07/2026