Crime & Public Safety
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Walton County
the area Fire alarm: Live Updates
Live updates on the fire alarm in the area.
the area Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in the area.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Structure Fire Reported on Sun Down Drive in Safety Harbor
Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire at 2098 Sun Down Dr in Safety Harbor late Sunday night, May 17, 2026.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Largo Apartment Fire: What We Know So Far
A late-night structure fire at 2225 Nursery Rd. in Largo drew multiple fire units, but officials have not yet released details on injuries, cause or damage.
Thursday, May 21, 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.
Thursday, May 21, 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.
Thursday, May 21, 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.
Thursday, May 21, 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.
Thursday, May 21, 2026