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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Fort Walton Beach

Palm Harbor Structure Blaze: What We Know So Far

Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire at 1163 Skye Lane in Palm Harbor.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Palm Harbor Vehicle fire: Live Updates

Live updates on the vehicle fire in Palm Harbor.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Davie Fire Rages on SW 47th Ave: What We Know So Far

A structure fire is actively burning at 3741 SW 47th Ave in Davie, prompting a significant emergency response.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 9301 Sunrise Lakes Blvd in Sunrise

Crews responded to a structure fire at 9301 Sunrise Lakes Blvd in Sunrise early Monday morning.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Fort Walton Beach Police Swears In New Officer From Maritime Background

Fort Walton Beach Police Department swears in Officer Nate Snyder, a former boat captain with two decades of local maritime experience.

Wednesday, September 2, 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.

Wednesday, September 2, 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.

Wednesday, September 2, 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.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026