Crime & Public Safety
Monday, August 31, 2026 · Longboat Key
Palm Harbor Structure Fire: Emergency Crews On Scene Early This Morning
Emergency crews are actively on the scene of a structure fire reported early this morning on US Highway 19 N in Palm Harbor, with multiple units responding to the incident.
Juniper Road Blaze: What We Know So Far
A structure fire has prompted an emergency response on Juniper Road in Marion County, with initial dispatch showing a Battalion Chief unit on scene and prior incidents at the address.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Weston Blaze: Rapid Response Underway on Racquet Club Rd
Emergency crews are actively responding to a reported structure fire at 16471 Racquet Club Rd in Weston, with details still emerging.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Gulfport Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in Gulfport.
Monday, August 31, 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.
Monday, August 31, 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.
Monday, August 31, 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.
Monday, August 31, 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.
Monday, August 31, 2026