Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Venice
the area Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in the area.
Structure Fire Draws Heavy Response to 6051 Sun Bl #208 in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 6051 Sun Bl #208 in Gulfport on Thursday night.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Margate Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in Margate.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Structure Fire Reported on Belcher Rd-Ph/Tampa Rd-Ph in Palm Harbor
A structure fire was reported Wednesday night at the intersection of Belcher Rd-Ph and Tampa Rd-Ph in Palm Harbor, drawing a response from Palm Harbor Fire Rescue.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Sheriff Hoffman Names Four 2025 Employees of the Year
Sheriff Hoffman named four Sarasota County sheriff's employees of the year on April 14, honoring a deputy, corrections officer, communications operator, and administrative specialist for their 2025 service.
Sunday, July 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.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Sarasota Sheriff's Captain Completes FSA Commanders Academy
Captain Adam Kaskey of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy on April 24.
Sunday, July 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.
Sunday, July 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.
Sunday, July 12, 2026