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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Pasco County

Lauderhill Blaze: Early Details Emerge on NW 51st Ct Structure Fire

Lauderhill emergency services are actively responding to a structure fire that began late Wednesday night on NW 51st Court, with multiple units on scene.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Saint Petersburg Structure Fire: Early Details Emerge

Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire at 518 3 AV S-SP #SW SECTOR in Saint Petersburg, with Engine 5 dispatched to the scene.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 518 3 Av S-Sp #Sw Sector in Saint Petersburg

Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire at 518 3 Av S-Sp #Sw Sector in Saint Petersburg.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Saint Petersburg Structure fire: Live Updates

Live updates on the structure fire in Saint Petersburg.

Thursday, August 6, 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.

Thursday, August 6, 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.

Thursday, August 6, 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.

Thursday, August 6, 2026