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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · St. Augustine Beach

Gulfport Blaze: Cortez Way South Structure Fire Under Investigation

Emergency crews are actively responding to a structure fire reported on 4100 Cortez Way South in Gulfport, with initial dispatches indicating a response at 22:27:39.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Gulfport Blaze on Tyrone Bl N: What We Know So Far

Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire at 1775 Tyrone Bl N in Gulfport, an address with a history of recent fire incidents.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 11606 Parkview Ln in Pinellas County

Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire at 11606 Parkview Ln in Pinellas County on Saturday at 10:04 PM.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 4100 Cortez Way S in Gulfport

Gulfport Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 4100 Cortez Way S in Gulfport on Saturday at 10:27 PM.

Wednesday, August 26, 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.

Wednesday, August 26, 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.

Wednesday, August 26, 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.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026