Crime & Public Safety
Friday, August 28, 2026 · Longboat Key
Seminole Blaze: Fire Crews Respond to Orange Blossom Drive
A structure fire on Orange Blossom Drive in Seminole has drawn a multi-unit emergency response, with a second fire engine now dispatched to the scene.
Sunrise Apartment Fire: Emergency Crews Descend on NW 44th Street
A structure fire reported at 8894 NW 44th Street #5212 in Sunrise is currently drawing a significant emergency response as of 3:45 AM ET.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Structure Blaze: Responders Converge on SW 43rd Way
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire on SW 43rd Way in Fort Lauderdale, with no immediate reports on injuries or cause.
Friday, August 28, 2026
North Lauderdale Apartment Blaze: What We Know So Far
Emergency crews are actively on the scene of a structure fire at an apartment complex in North Lauderdale, with a significant multi-agency response now confirmed, though no new details on injuries or cause have been released.
Friday, August 28, 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 28, 2026
Sarasota Sheriff's Captain Completes FSA Commanders Academy
Captain Adam Kaskey of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy on April 24.
Friday, August 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2026