Crime & Public Safety
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Shalimar
Miami-Dade Busts Fentanyl Ring with $440K Pills from California
Miami-Dade police arrested two brothers after they drove fentanyl pills worth $440,000 across the country from California, hidden in a vehicle spare tire. The bust highlights the relentless influx of the deadly drug into South Florida communities. Authorities seized thousands of M30 pills amid a surge in fentanyl trafficking.
GRID 35A Medical emergency: Live Updates
Live updates on the medical emergency in GRID 35A.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Fort Walton Beach Police Swears In New Officer From Maritime Background
Fort Walton Beach Police Department swears in Officer Nate Snyder, a former boat captain with two decades of local maritime experience.
Tuesday, May 12, 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.
Tuesday, May 12, 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.
Tuesday, May 12, 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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026