Crime & Public Safety
Monday, June 15, 2026 · Bay County
Six Deputies Catch Suicidal Teen Falling From Southeast High School Roof
Six Manatee County deputies caught a suicidal teen falling from Southeast High School's roof, preventing serious injury or death through coordinated teamwork.
Ellenton House Fire: What We Know So Far
A structure fire was reported near Duncan Drive and Indian Rocks Road in Ellenton, but no additional confirmed details were available in the first 15 to 20 minutes after dispatch.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Seminole House Fire: What We Know So Far
A structure fire reported on 53rd Avenue North in Seminole remains under active response, with no confirmed information yet on injuries, cause or damage extent.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Structure Fire Reported on 53rd Avenue North in Seminole
Seminole Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 10712 53 Av N on Saturday evening, with one unit dispatched.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Panama City Man Gets 42 Months for Attacking Officer
A Panama City man was sentenced to 42 months in prison after attacking a police officer who responded to a knife threat.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for $100K Baseball Card Heist in Panama City
Christopher Develle Brown received 15 years in prison for his role in stealing over $100,000 in baseball cards from a Panama City business in February 2023. He is the final defendant convicted in the case.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 2026