Crime & Public Safety
Monday, July 27, 2026 · Venice
Tarpon Springs Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in Tarpon Springs.
Tarpon Springs Blaze: Developing Situation on US 19 North
Emergency services are actively responding to a structure fire at 36750 US Highway 19 North in Tarpon Springs, with a significant deployment of units.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Pinellas Park Blaze: Escalated Response to Early Morning Structure Fire
A significant emergency response is underway at 6072 68 Av N in Pinellas Park following an early morning structure fire, with multiple fire and rescue units on scene.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 1005 Old Coachman Rd N in Safety Harbor
Safety Harbor Fire Department crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 1005 Old Coachman Rd N in Safety Harbor.
Monday, July 27, 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.
Monday, July 27, 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.
Monday, July 27, 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.
Monday, July 27, 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.
Monday, July 27, 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.
Monday, July 27, 2026