Crime & Public Safety
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Six Deputies Catch Suicidal Teen Falling From Southeast High School Roof
Six Manatee County deputies caught a suicidal teen falling from Southeast High School's roof, preventing serious injury or death through coordinated teamwork.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Man Charged With Murder After Stabbing Wife in South Manatee Home
A 39-year-old South Manatee County man has been charged with murder after stabbing his wife on April 9. The 32-year-old victim died from her injuries at a local hospital.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Woman Charged in December Bradenton Shooting Death
Detectives arrested 51-year-old Susan Avalon and charged her with murder in a December 2025 Bradenton shooting that killed a 54-year-old man.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Man Arrested in Shooting That Wounded Two on 11th Street Court East
Bradenton deputies arrested Exzavion Richardson, a nine-time convicted felon, in connection with a shooting Sunday that wounded two people on 11th Street Court East. Richardson faces two counts of attempted murder and other charges.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 2026