Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Milton
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 31 St S/Freemont Te S #Sw Sector in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 31 St S/Freemont Te S #Sw Sector in Gulfport early Thursday morning.
Saint Petersburg Fire: Updates on 9th Avenue North Incident
A structure fire on 9th Avenue North in Saint Petersburg early this morning has prompted an emergency response, with initial dispatches occurring just before 1 AM.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Gainesville Road Fire: Blaze Prompts Multi-Agency Response
A structure fire on NW Gainesville Road has escalated to a multi-unit emergency response, with additional fire and rescue units now on scene.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Lauderdale Lakes Shooting: Emergency Services Mobilize at NW 37th Street
Emergency crews are currently on scene at 3233 NW 37th St #04 in Lauderdale Lakes following reports of a shooting early this morning, with a significant emergency response including a Battalion Chief indicating a higher-level incident.
Sunday, August 16, 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.
Sunday, August 16, 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.
Sunday, August 16, 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.
Sunday, August 16, 2026