Crime & Public Safety
Monday, May 11, 2026 · Walton County
Miami-Dade Busts Fentanyl Ring with $440K Pills from California
Miami-Dade police arrested two brothers after they drove fentanyl pills worth $440,000 across the country from California, hidden in a vehicle spare tire. The bust highlights the relentless influx of the deadly drug into South Florida communities. Authorities seized thousands of M30 pills amid a surge in fentanyl trafficking.
GRID 35A Medical emergency: Live Updates
Live updates on the medical emergency in GRID 35A.
Monday, May 11, 2026
15-Year-Old Arrested in Freeport Shooting; Schools Locked Down
A 15-year-old was arrested Thursday morning after a shooting on Stella Drive in Freeport. Two schools locked down during the manhunt.
Monday, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 2026