Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Orange County
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for $100K Baseball Card Heist in Panama City
Christopher Develle Brown received 15 years in prison for his role in stealing over $100,000 in baseball cards from a Panama City business in February 2023. He is the final defendant convicted in the case.
Structure Fire Draws Emergency Response to Duncan Dr/Indian Rocks Rd-Bb in Ellenton
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire Tuesday evening in Ellenton on Duncan Dr/Indian Rocks Rd-Bb.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Lee Middle School Teacher Arrested After Directing Student to Slap Classmate
A Lee Middle School teacher faces a child abuse charge after directing a student to slap a classmate during class on May 13, according to a Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigation.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Pinellas Park Structure Fire: What We Know So Far
A structure fire was reported at 10515 Gandy Blvd. N in Pinellas Park, with no official details yet on injuries, damage or cause.
Sunday, June 14, 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, June 14, 2026
Federal authorities seek to seize properties, vehicles tied to Orlando fraud scheme
Federal authorities filed a civil forfeiture complaint against seven properties and 11 vehicles allegedly purchased with fraud proceeds by Christopher Delgado of Orlando.
Sunday, June 14, 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, June 14, 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, June 14, 2026