Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Venice
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 31 St S/Freemont Te S #Sw Sector in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 31 St S/Freemont Te S #Sw Sector in Gulfport early Thursday morning.
Saint Petersburg Fire: Updates on 9th Avenue North Incident
A structure fire on 9th Avenue North in Saint Petersburg early this morning has prompted an emergency response, with initial dispatches occurring just before 1 AM.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Gainesville Road Fire: Blaze Prompts Multi-Agency Response
A structure fire on NW Gainesville Road has escalated to a multi-unit emergency response, with additional fire and rescue units now on scene.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Lauderdale Lakes Shooting: Emergency Services Mobilize at NW 37th Street
Emergency crews are currently on scene at 3233 NW 37th St #04 in Lauderdale Lakes following reports of a shooting early this morning, with a significant emergency response including a Battalion Chief indicating a higher-level incident.
Sunday, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 2026