Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Walton County
BSO Deputy Strikes 13-Year-Old on Bike, Tackles Him in Deerfield Beach
A Broward Sheriff's Office deputy struck a 13-year-old boy on a bicycle with an unmarked SUV and tackled him Monday in Deerfield Beach. The video has drawn calls for a use-of-force review.
Clearwater Outside Fire on Nimbus Ave N: What We Know So Far
Five emergency units responded to an outside fire on Nimbus Avenue N in Clearwater, an event that brings a significant emergency response to a residential area.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GRID 539B Medical emergency: Live Updates
Live updates on the medical emergency in GRID 539B.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Clearwater Outside Fire: Response Actions and Community Context
A significant emergency response to an outside fire at 11 Nimbus Ave N in Clearwater highlights concerns within the residential community, with five units deployed and an investigation into the incident's cause expected.
Sunday, May 17, 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.
Sunday, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 2026