Crime & Public Safety
06/16/2026 · Walton County
Dunedin Triplex Fire: What We Know So Far
Two people were evaluated at the scene after a residential fire near Pershing Street in Dunedin, while officials said all occupants escaped safely and the cause remains under investigation.
Largo Structure Fire: What We Know So Far
A structure fire at 1620 Ridge Rd. SW in Largo drew a heavy response, but officials had not yet released details on injuries, damage or cause.
06/16/2026
the area Structure fire: Live Updates
Live updates on the structure fire in the area.
06/16/2026
Structure Fire Draws Heavy Response to The Park at Torino in Safety Harbor
Safety Harbor Fire Department responded with four units to a late-night structure fire at The Park at Torino apartment complex.
06/16/2026
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.
06/16/2026
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.
06/16/2026
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.
06/16/2026
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.
06/16/2026