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Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Polk County

Dunedin Fire Emergency: Crews Battle Structure Blaze on Fairfield Court

A structure fire in Dunedin has drawn an emergency response to Fairfield Court tonight, with initial details showing a single unit dispatched to the scene.

Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 2937 Fairfield Ct in Dunedin

Crews responded to a structure fire at 2937 Fairfield Ct in Dunedin on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 11:47 PM.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Deerfield Beach Blaze: What We Know So Far

A structure fire on Lyndhurst F in Deerfield Beach is under active response by emergency crews late Friday night, with no immediate new details beyond the initial dispatch.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Largo Structure Fire: Crews Battle Blaze on 150th Avenue North

A structure fire has prompted an emergency response at 6440 150th Avenue North in Largo early this morning, with crews actively on scene.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Driver Dies After F-150 Crashes Into Tree on Ariana Street

A driver died Thursday after his Ford F-150 drifted into oncoming traffic on Ariana Street and struck a tree.

Saturday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 2026