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Friday, May 29, 2026 · Santa Rosa County

Locust Street NE Fire: What We Know So Far

Fire crews responded to 4016 Locust St. NE on Thursday evening, with dispatch records showing an outside tank fire and an upgraded response, while no injuries or cause have been confirmed yet.

Friday, May 29, 2026
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Gulfport Structure Fire: What We Know So Far

No confirmed public reporting has yet matched the reported Gulfport structure fire, and officials have not released verified details on injuries, cause or the response.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Locust Street Fire: What We Know So Far

A fire at 4016 Locust St. NE is under active response, with no confirmed injuries or cause yet reported.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Gulfport Structure Fire: What We Know So Far

Gulfport Fire Rescue is working a structure fire at 4201 38 Av. S, with no official word yet on injuries, cause or damage.

Friday, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 2026