Crime & Public Safety
Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Sarasota
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.
Sarasota Man Charged in Deaths of Girlfriend, 6-Year-Old Son
Sarasota County detectives arrested a 34-year-old man and charged him with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of a woman and child found at a residence Saturday morning.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Sarasota Man Charged With Murder in Shooting Deaths
A Sarasota man faces two murder charges after a shooting Saturday killed a woman and a 6-year-old boy in the Artistry neighborhood.
Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 2026