Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Venice
Lauderhill Blaze: What We Know So Far About Early Morning Fire
An early morning structure fire at 5961 N Falls Cir Dr in Lauderhill has prompted an emergency response, with Lauderhill Fire Department's E73 on scene.
Weston Blaze: Crews Battle Fire on Fairway Circle
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire reported early this morning at 340 Fairway Circle in Weston.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Deerfield Structure Fire: Crews Battle Blaze on Crystal Lake Drive
Emergency crews are actively battling a structure fire on Crystal Lake Drive in Deerfield, with additional resources now confirmed to be en route.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Saint Petersburg Blaze: What We Know So Far on 7th Street North Fire
A significant structure fire on 7th Street North in Saint Petersburg has drawn a large 17-unit emergency response, indicating a high-priority incident.
Sunday, August 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2026