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'It's not something new:' Cybersecurity experts in Florida stress proactive measures
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Cyberattacks are happening more often and are getting more expensive. In 2023, 343-million people became victims of some sort of cyberattack. That's according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center. These attacks are happening everywhere, including right here in Florida. Last month, the Florida Department...
Bay Area entrepreneurs gear up for St. Pete expo during National Black Business Month
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas. For Katrina Smith Headley, the phrase "it’s all in the...
Unexpected Visit from HGTV Stars Brightens Grand Opening Week for Hope House
Ahouse that was best known as a funeral parlor in an iconic 90s movie is officially starting its journey as a home where prolific life transformation takes place—and modern day TV stars paid an unexpected visit to the charmingly remodeled home this week. Friday marks the grand opening of...
Florida man who hijacked EMS vehicle, took it for a joyride before epic crash accepts plea deal
A Florida man has accepted a plea deal after his joyride in a stolen emergency vehicle was cut short when he crashed it and led police on a multi-day search. On Thursday, Gregory Brian McGall, 36, agreed to a plea deal that will keep him behind bars for 25 years.
Browns' 5 TDs propels Poinciana past purple Storm, 34-14
Osceola County's two teams with new head coaches -- which won their Kickoff Classics last week -- met in our only matchup of in-county teams Friday. And, after a two-and-a-half hour lightning delay, it was Poinciana getting off to a 1-0 start, beating host Celebration, 34-14. Eagles' quarterback Cameron Brown...
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