Crime & Public Safety
Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Martin County
Panama City Man Gets 42 Months for Attacking Officer
A Panama City man was sentenced to 42 months in prison after attacking a police officer who responded to a knife threat.
Structure Fire Reported on Duncan Dr/Indian Rocks Rd-Bb in Ellenton
Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire on Duncan Dr/Indian Rocks Rd-Bb in Ellenton Tuesday evening.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Dunedin Explosion: What We Know So Far
An explosion was reported in Dunedin, but officials have not yet confirmed the cause, injuries or whether the scene matches any of the Florida blast reports found in web coverage.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Three Sarasota Deputies Graduate from Law Enforcement Academy
Three Sarasota County Sheriff's Office recruits graduated from the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy on May 8, completing training required for state law enforcement certification.
Saturday, June 13, 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, June 13, 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, June 13, 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, June 13, 2026