Crime & Public Safety
Friday, August 21, 2026 · Defuniak Springs
Weston Structure Fire: Latest Updates on Weston Road Incident
A structure fire at Weston Road and Royal Palm Boulevard in Weston is under active response, with no new details confirmed beyond the initial dispatch.
Fort Lauderdale Airport Fire: Emergency Crews on Scene for Second Blaze This Week
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire at Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, marking the second blaze at the location this week.
Friday, August 21, 2026
FL 33063 Brush fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the brush fire in FL 33063.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Deerfield Beach Blaze: What We Know So Far About This Morning's Fire
A structure fire was reported early this morning at 805 SE 16th Pl in Deerfield Beach, marking the third reported blaze at this address since June.
Friday, August 21, 2026
15-Year-Old Arrested in Freeport Shooting; Schools Locked Down
A 15-year-old was arrested Thursday morning after a shooting on Stella Drive in Freeport. Two schools locked down during the manhunt.
Friday, August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 21, 2026