Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Davenport
Lauderhill Blaze: What We Know So Far About Early Morning Fire
An early morning structure fire at 5961 N Falls Cir Dr in Lauderhill has prompted an emergency response, with Lauderhill Fire Department's E73 on scene.
Weston Blaze: Crews Battle Fire on Fairway Circle
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire reported early this morning at 340 Fairway Circle in Weston.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Deerfield Structure Fire: Crews Battle Blaze on Crystal Lake Drive
Emergency crews are actively battling a structure fire on Crystal Lake Drive in Deerfield, with additional resources now confirmed to be en route.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Saint Petersburg Blaze: What We Know So Far on 7th Street North Fire
A significant structure fire on 7th Street North in Saint Petersburg has drawn a large 17-unit emergency response, indicating a high-priority incident.
Sunday, August 23, 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, August 23, 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, August 23, 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, August 23, 2026