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Josh Boak and Alexa St. John, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – US automakers are concerned about President Donald Trump’s agreement to tariffs on 15% of Japanese vehicles, saying they face steep import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors. “We need to review all the details of the contract, which is a transaction that charges tariffs on Japanese cars without US content,” said Matt Blunt, chairman of the American Auto Policy Council. In an interview, Brandt said US businesses and workers are “undetectedly at a disadvantage.” Because they face 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum and 25% tariffs…

Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Instagram’s parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use the platform, including information about accounts that send messages to messages and the option to block and report accounts on a single tap. The company also announced Wednesday that it had deleted thousands of accounts that left sexual comments and requested sexual images from adult-run accounts for children under the age of 13. Of these, 135,000 people commented, while another 500,000 were “linked to accounts that interacted inappropriately,” Meta said in a blog post. Advanced measures will arrive as social media…

INVERNESS, Fla. (WFLA) – Former state MP Ralph Maslo has competed to fill the now-broken state Senate seats after Blaze Ingoglia was appointed Chief Financial Officer. District 11 covers Citrus, Hernando and Sumter counties. This is not the first time Masro has turned his eyes to a Senate seat. In 2022 he ended his bid after Gov. Ron DeSantis supported Ingoglia. The seats were open again, so Masro threw his hat into the ring. Tampa-based federal prosecutors are set to suing Trump administration “We are emphasizing workforce and career development. We are trying to incorporate AI into many of the…

LAKELAND, Fla. – July 23, 2025 – Florida Attorney General James Usmier announced Tuesday that eight people have been charged in connection with a sophisticated $8.8 million bank fraud business targeting more than 230 casualties. The investigation revealed that the defendant used an encrypted messaging app to access and sell sensitive bank information from within a Maryland-based financial institution. The scheme began with three bank employees allegedly using access to customer accounts. Investigators say one employee will use the colleague’s credentials to obtain personal information, including their name, Social Security number and bank account details. This was distributed to conspirators…

By Bernard Condon NEW YORK (AP) — The fallout from Elon Musk’s plunge into politics a year ago remains hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits fell sharply again in the latest quarter. The car company, which has faced boycotts, said its profits fell by 16% in the three months leading up to June on Wednesday as revenues fell by 12% and buyers continued to leave. “The perception of its CEO Elon Musk has rubbed the sheen from the once beloved and rising car brand,” wrote Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee in an email. Tesla is a “toxic brand…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — More than three months have passed since the fatal mass shooting on Florida State University’s campus, investigations remain active. This greatest legal development in the state and Ichner case is that it has not yet happened. A week ago, Phoenix Echner’s defense attorney Peter Mills said they would file for discovery within a week, but court records show there has been no action yet. Live Update: Bryan Kohberger police documents released after the verdict This delay could dramatically shift the trial timeline, pushing it back to months, or even months.”In spite of what the defense said,…

Tommy Tindall, Nerdwallet My wife and I hate washer and dryer. Both appliances are working, but the washing machine leaves what appears to be a small spec of mold for every load. The dryer will be raised three times to dry out the load. In all trade wars, that doesn’t seem too bad, but I’m wondering if we have to trade now. Many people are worried about tariffs, according to the Consumer Trust Commission’s June Consumer Trust Index. The report found plans for electronic purchases rose slightly in June, with car purchase plans steady and electronic purchase plans reduced. A…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The engineering company shared findings from its final hurricane season with Hillsboro County Commissioners Wednesday. The workshop was part of the county’s continued efforts to increase resilience for future storms. The engineer said he had worked for several months to analyze the dates from permissions, reports, photos and interviews with stakeholders after a series of meetings to gather community feedback. The findings included what was right, what went wrong, and how the county was resilient. Overall, the engineers said record rainfall contributed to the unprecedented flooding experienced. The engineers praised the county for flood modeling, saying…

TITSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A heartwarming rescue unfolded from the Brevard County coast after dolphins swimming with their calves were found to be intertwined with a crab trap line. According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Leo Cross, a volunteer at the Hubs SeaWorld Research Institute, discovered the Bottlenorth Dolphin just south of A. Max Brewer Causeway in Titusville. Dogs found in a cage on the side of I-275 in Tampa: FHP Leo called the sheriff’s office to help after realising the dolphins appeared to be in pain. Leo and his team then attempt to catch the dolphins while the…

Madame Tussauds has created 13 new Taylor Swift Wax figures for installation at attractions around the world, including the Icon Park location on International Drive in Orlando. The looks are tied to Swift’s Global Eras tour, with 149 sold out dates. In Orlando, the Swift figure is fitted in a black sequin Roberto Cavalli Catsuit with red snake decorations and black boots. It also features matching Rebel microphones. It represents the era of “reputation”. Tussauds says the multifigure introduction is the most ambitious in its 250-year history. In 2011, they released eight Lady Gaga figures and seven Harry Styles figures…