Crime & Public Safety
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Venice
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 7987 63 St N in Pinellas Park
Emergency crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 7987 63 St N in Pinellas Park, FL, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:16 PM.
FL 33309 Cardiac arrest: Live Updates
Live updates on the cardiac arrest in FL 33309.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
FL 33351 Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in FL 33351.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Palm Harbor Structure Fire: Emergency Response Underway on US-19
Emergency crews are actively responding to a structure fire on US Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor, with initial reports indicating a single unit dispatched to the scene.
Saturday, August 29, 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.
Saturday, August 29, 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.
Saturday, August 29, 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.
Saturday, August 29, 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.
Saturday, August 29, 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.
Saturday, August 29, 2026