Crime & Public Safety
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Venice
Gulfport Blaze: Firefighters Tackle Structure Fire on 26th Avenue North
A structure fire has brought emergency crews to the 5200 block of 26th Avenue North in Gulfport.
Medium Law Enforcement Building Sees Shooting Response: What We Know So Far
A rapid, multi-agency emergency response is underway at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office in Medium, Florida, following a reported shooting, with no confirmed details yet on injuries or arrests.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Shooting Reported at Hernando County Sheriff’s Office in Medium
A shooting was reported at the Hernando County Sheriff's Office in Medium, FL, at 10:39 PM on Saturday.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Davie Blaze: What We Know So Far About Stirling Road Structure Fire
Emergency crews are actively responding to a structure fire on Stirling Road in Davie, with multiple fire rescue units on scene.
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026