Crime & Public Safety
06/15/2026 · Walton County
Six Deputies Catch Suicidal Teen Falling From Southeast High School Roof
Six Manatee County deputies caught a suicidal teen falling from Southeast High School's roof, preventing serious injury or death through coordinated teamwork.
Ellenton House Fire: What We Know So Far
A structure fire was reported near Duncan Drive and Indian Rocks Road in Ellenton, but no additional confirmed details were available in the first 15 to 20 minutes after dispatch.
06/15/2026
Seminole House Fire: What We Know So Far
A structure fire reported on 53rd Avenue North in Seminole remains under active response, with no confirmed information yet on injuries, cause or damage extent.
06/15/2026
Structure Fire Reported on 53rd Avenue North in Seminole
Seminole Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 10712 53 Av N on Saturday evening, with one unit dispatched.
06/15/2026
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.
06/15/2026
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.
06/15/2026
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.
06/15/2026
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.
06/15/2026