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Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Okeechobee County

Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 7987 63 St N in Pinellas Park

Emergency crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 7987 63 St N in Pinellas Park, FL, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:16 PM.

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FL 33309 Cardiac arrest: Live Updates

Live updates on the cardiac arrest in FL 33309.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

FL 33351 Structure fire: Live Updates

Live updates on the structure fire in FL 33351.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Palm Harbor Structure Fire: Emergency Response Underway on US-19

Emergency crews are actively responding to a structure fire on US Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor, with initial reports indicating a single unit dispatched to the scene.

Saturday, August 29, 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, August 29, 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, August 29, 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, August 29, 2026