Crime & Public Safety
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Shalimar
Broward Deputy in Unmarked SUV Hits Teen Cyclist, Tackles Him on Deerfield Beach Road
Video captures a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy in an unmarked SUV striking a teenage cyclist on Hillsboro Boulevard, then tackling him to the ground. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
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.
Friday, May 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2026