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Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Lee County

Pembroke Pines Blaze: What We Know So Far About the NW 20th St Fire

A structure fire has broken out at 16983 NW 20th St in Pembroke Pines, prompting an emergency response, with this location having experienced a similar incident just yesterday.

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Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 16983 Nw 20Th St, Pembroke Pines, Fl 33028, Usa in Pembroke Pines (Pp)

Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire at 16983 Nw 20Th St, Pembroke Pines (Pp), Florida, on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 3334 Bonito Ln, Margate, Fl 33063, Usa in Margate (Mg)

Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire at 3334 Bonito Ln, Margate, Fl 33063, Usa in Margate (Mg), FL.

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BELCHER RD-PH/TAMPA RD-PH Structure fire: Live Updates

Live updates on the structure fire in BELCHER RD-PH/TAMPA RD-PH.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

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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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

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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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 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.

Saturday, July 11, 2026