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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida Lottery warns players of dangerous schemes that include fake lottery awards and prepaid fees. Lottery officials said the scammers were calling players and said they had won a massive lottery award. They then either request a “tax” advance or ask for sensitive personal information. The Florida lottery said it would never call players to let them know the awards via phone, social media or texting. The lottery also does not ask for money to claim the prize. Medicare Go-Broke Dating Boosts Social Security: What Should You Know “These scams are not only deceived, they are…
Q: My apartment is charging $8,000 to repair leaks that claim to have been born from my unit. They sent their reviews in letters without even discussing with me. The leak was not from my unit. Because I had some water leaking into the ceiling and there was a slight flood that left dirt. I don’t have to pay for anything that’s not my fault. what can i do? – Jane A: Disputes with the Condominium Association can be frustrating, especially when dealing with unexpected or unfair fees. It is essential to have a clear understanding of your rights and…
The Orlando Science Centre is preparing for this two-day makefest this weekend. This is an event focused on creating and mastering the art of tools. The sessions include interactive workshops and local artisans presenting handmade items. Participants will be able to meet manufacturers such as Burning Designs Creations, Wonderly Co., Black Bee Honey, Love Club Labs, Black Lab Soapery, and Florida Dairy Farms. They share their work and stories over the weekend. The museum lists activities as possibilities, such as 3D modeling and paper roller coaster design. Practical projects and storytime sessions for children will be held in the Science…
Access to critical healthcare services is a fundamental right, but thousands of Tampa residents face a growing crisis that undermines this concept. This is the rise of the pharmacy desert. With the recent announcement of more than 1,200 remaining stores by Rite Aid to Shutter, bankruptcy marks yet another chapter in the unprecedented wave of pharmacy closures. While some of the closures have been a staple food for local communities, the closures of large chain pharmacies have accelerated at a rate of concern. It currently exceeds 3,300 total nationwide, including hundreds across Tampa and the statewide.Thomas McKinney (telyrx)Closures exacerbate the…
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling announced on Wednesday the Tennessee law banning transgender health care for children. In its 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Tennessee law prohibits access to hormone therapy and other medical interventions is not sex discrimination and does not violate the Constitution’s equal protection clause. The ruling means that groups challenging similar laws targeting gender discomfort medical care could face a difficult fight in court.Last year, a federal judge in Florida broke a state law that banned medical treatment for children with gender discomfort, saying it was unconstitutional.Florida appealed, and the case is still…
More monster-related details have surfaced about the Universal Horror Elshed, which is scheduled to open in Las Vegas later this summer. Created by Orlando-based Universal’s destinations and experiences, the attraction features Area 15 Entertainment Complex, with craft cocktails and retail theme bars as well as four mazes in Halloween horror nights. In the Universal Monster House storyline, visitors can see the lab houses of Monster Hunter Van Helsing, Mummy Tomb, Dracula Castle, Frankenstein’s monsters and his bride. “You can follow Van Helsing when he fights all of your favorite classic monsters,” show director Nate Stevenson said in a promotional video…
Pinellas County has a sand problem. Things don’t stay in the right place. Storms and thyme strips it from our beaches, making our homes, businesses and communities vulnerable to flooding and erosion. It costs money to restore the sand. This week, when the Pinellas County Commission agreed to spend $125 million to revive the beach along Sand Key, Long Key Up Ham Beach and Treasure Island, we got another memory. The kickers are: Even with a price tag that will stop you from your mind, the project has obvious flaws. County staff are aware of this, as are county commissioners…
NEW LENNOX, Illinois (WGN) – Illinois doctors helped save the 17-year-old’s life while on vacation with their family at Disney World. According to a press release, he and his family said they were in the theme park at Disney’s Hollywood Studios when they noticed a group of girls sitting on a park bench crying at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. “Then I saw a young woman who wasn’t moving to the ground. I checked her pulse. It was irregular. We found an AED. Disney has them everywhere.” “I’ve never used it before, but the device walks you through it. I…
TALHASSEE – Florida legislative leaders have vowed to investigate the benefits of this year’s session and will hold the industry accountable if they fail to pay the claim.The House Committee held an unusual hearing to burn the state’s current and previous insurance regulators. Republicans and regulators have proposed several pro-legal bills.But after 105 days it wasn’t that much. After one of the longest and most controversial sessions in memory, lawmakers left Tallahassee late Monday night and took important action without reducing premiums or increasing scrutiny in the insurance industry.”We didn’t make as much of it as we wanted,” said Rep.…
If you’ve heard this, stop us: two closet gay boys attend the same Catholic high school in Long Island, New York, attend another university, go out as gay, reconnect and start dating at age 19, become inseparable. They moved to Tampa, got married, began posting about their lives and relationships on Tiktok and Instagram accounts, and now there are plenty of people sharing a window into the world with over 150,000 followers. Ryan Sullivan (Commentary by Ryan Sullivan)Nicholas Catania (Commentary of Nicholas Catania)It’s a unique story, but it’s our story. Over the past 18 years, we are grateful to have…