Crime & Public Safety
05/20/2026 · Parrish
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.
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.
05/20/2026
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.
05/20/2026
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.
05/20/2026
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.
05/20/2026
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.
05/20/2026