Crime & Public Safety
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Lee County
Pinellas Park Structure Fire: What We Know So Far
Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in Pinellas Park, and officials have not yet released details on injuries, damage or cause.
Pinellas Park Structure Fire: What We Know So Far
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Pinellas Park, but officials have not yet confirmed injuries, damage or a cause.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Pinellas Park Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire at 6565 94 Av N
Pinellas Park firefighters responded to a structure fire at 6565 94 Av N on Tuesday night, with one engine dispatched.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Burlington Avenue Structure Fire: What We Know So Far
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said a residential structure fire was contained before it spread, with no injuries reported and the cause still under investigation.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Cape Coral police arrest 3 drivers for DUI in overnight enforcement operation
Cape Coral Police arrested three drivers for DUI and made seven total arrests during a nighttime enforcement operation targeting impaired driving across the city.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Cape Coral Police Arrest 3 Drivers for DUI in Overnight Enforcement Operation
Cape Coral police arrested three impaired drivers and issued 55 citations during an eight-hour enforcement sweep June 12.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Two men arrested on DUI charges after switching seats at gas station
Cape Coral police arrested two men on DUI charges after observing them switch seats at a 7-Eleven and then watching their vehicle weave across lanes on city streets.
Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 2026
Cape Coral Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing Into Barrier and Fleeing
A Cape Coral man was arrested for DUI and leaving the scene after his Honda Civic struck a concrete barrier on Santa Barbara Boulevard South on Saturday night. Officers also found cocaine paraphernalia in his vehicle.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Cape Coral Man Charged After Pointing Pellet Gun at Worker
Sergio Roberto Hernandez, 59, was arrested after pointing a pellet gun at a worker at his Cape Coral home Friday evening.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Cape Coral House Cleaner Charged With Stealing Client's Jewelry
Cape Coral police arrested a house cleaner after his client discovered jewelry he had stolen from her home listed at a local pawn shop.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Man Arrested in Cape Coral Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Cape Coral police arrested Luis Andres De Los Santos on two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation involving children under age 12.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Cape Coral Man Arrested After Back-to-Back Thefts, Found With Meth
Cape Coral police arrested a man accused of shoplifting from Target and RaceTrac within 24 hours and found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on him.
Wednesday, June 3, 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.
Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 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, June 3, 2026