Crime & Public Safety
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Lee County
St. Petersburg Structure Fire: Active Scene at 17th Street South
TECO units are on scene responding to a structure fire at 1601 17th Street South in St. Petersburg, indicating potential electrical involvement or utility concerns.
Dania Beach Blaze: What We Know So Far
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire in Dania Beach, with details scarce 15-20 minutes after initial dispatch.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Sunrise Blaze: What We Know So Far About Fire on NW 24th Place
A structure fire on NW 24th Place in Sunrise is currently active, with emergency crews responding to the scene.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
West Park Structure Fire: What We Know So Far on SW 26th Street
A structure fire has prompted an emergency response at 4111 SW 26th Street in West Park, with fire crews actively on scene and no new information on cause or injuries reported yet.
Wednesday, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 2026