Crime & Public Safety
Friday, May 1, 2026 · Seminole
Pinellas County Structure Fire: What We Know About Ongoing Emergency Response
A significant structure fire at 6500 Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County has prompted a large-scale emergency response, with nine units on scene, signaling a serious incident in the commercially active area.
Structure Fire Reported at 6500 Ulmerton Rd in Pinellas County
A structure fire has been reported at 6500 Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County, Florida, with emergency units dispatched at 10:38 PM.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Explosion Reported at 9617 125 St N in Seminole
An explosion has been reported at 9617 125 St N in Seminole, Florida, with seven emergency units dispatched.
Friday, May 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2026