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Michael R. Brad and Amy Taxin, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) – There are thousands of illegal marijuana farms nationwide. But when the federal government decided to stage one of the biggest attacks since President Donald Trump took office in January, he chose California’s biggest legal grower. Almost two weeks later, the reasons for the federal attacks at two glasshouse farm sites northwest of Los Angeles remained unknown, prompting speculation. Some say the attack was intended not only to send an illegally and horrifying message to American immigrants, but also to rattle the state’s legal cannabis industry. Meanwhile, the Republican…

Damian J. Troys NEW YORK (AP) — As stock markets are pushed into record territory and bargains become harder to find, investors are once again hoping for a quick score from some of Wall Street beaten companies. The latest so-called meme stocks are department store Coles, which surged this week, and Opendoor Technologies, an online-based real estate company that surged this month. Both companies are struggling in their respective sectors. Wall Street defines meme stocks as stocks that gain massive popularity and trading volumes driven primarily by social media hype and online communities. Think GameStop and AMC Entertainment in 2021,…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Coast Guard closed nine illegal charters in Fort Lauderdale waterways over the weekend. The stopped ship included floating tiki hats, speedboats and several large boats to carry multiple guests. Many of the stops took place near the New River Triangle. Haynes Cityman says he was driving 105 mph on an SR-417 to lead his friend to work: Report Authorities said all nine ships were cited for multiple safety violations. Some passengers lacked sufficient personal flotation equipment, while others lacked valid testing certificates, according to the Coast Guard. (Credit: US Coast Guard) (Credit: US…

WASHINGTON (AP) – Openai CEO Sam Altman has warned the financial industry about a “big imminent fraud crisis” as artificial intelligence tools have the ability to bypass security checks and move money by spoofing people’s voices. Altman spoke at the Federal Reserve Conference in Washington on Tuesday. “What scares me is obviously that there are still financial institutions that accept VoicePrint as certification,” says Altman. “It’s crazy that we’re still doing. The AI has completely beaten it.” Voice printing as ID for clients of wealthy banks was popular over a decade ago, and customers were usually asked to speak challenge…

The Seminole County commissioner, whose elected leaders have long been proud to keep taxes low, voted to raise property taxes for the first time in nearly 20 years. At a higher rate, homeowners with a taxable value of $300,000 will see a $144 property tax jump. But it’s not a completed transaction. The committee members will vote for the final tax rate on September 23 before the Seminoles’ new fiscal plan comes into effect on October 1st. It’s not easy to acknowledge their decision, Seminole said, like almost every other local government across the state, they struggle with insurance costs,…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and newly appointed chief financial officer Blaze Ingoglia are aiming to become local government and are blaming counties and cities across the state for reckless and overexpenditure.On Monday, the Florida CFO said he wasted time stepping into his new role. Shortly after being sworn in, Ingoglia was already calling on cities and counties to explain their spending habits. “When it comes to fiscal spending, Florida has a new era of accountability,” Ingoglia said. “We have authority. This is no longer an option. We don’t have to ask our mothers. We can simply say…

HOLLYWOOD BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A shark attack in Hollywood Beach sent one person to the hospital Tuesday, First Response said. According to NBC 6 South Florida, crews of the Hollywood Fire and Rescue Service were first responded to Ocean Drive in the 4100 block after receiving reports of a man seriously injured. The naked man is hiding in a tan bed after trying to fire a gym in Florida, deputies say The man was injured in the upper torso and was taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Chai Kaufman, a Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach safety spokesman,…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A tourist has been arrested after saying he grabbed a teenager to get a better view of the new parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday night. According to an arrest report obtained by NBC affiliate WESH, the 17-year-old girl was standing on the sidewalk on Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle when 51-year-old Marsalcia Zapata Echeruli put her hands on “in an attempt to create space.” The teenager asked the woman not to touch her, the report said. Deputies say Zapata Echeveli grabbed her with her arm and pulled her to…

Associated Press, by Cathy Bussewitz NEW YORK (AP) – The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or eliminate more than 60 “outdated” workplace regulations, ranging from minimum wage requirements for home health workers and people with disabilities to standards governing exposure to hazardous substances. If approved, the wide range of changes announced this month will also affect working conditions at construction sites and mines, limiting the government’s ability to fine employers if workers are injured or killed while engaging in inherently dangerous activities such as film stunts and animal training. The Labor Bureau says the goal is to…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — The 19-year-old Haynes native was driving 105 mph on the Orlando Expressway Monday morning, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. According to an arrest report, it was just past 9am when Joneric Fuentes interweaved traffic on State Route 417 in an unmarked police car. A Texas woman who disappeared during a Florida holiday turns out to be safe on Riverview: HCSO The aide said Fuentes was driving so fast that it was “hard to catch up.” The speed limit for the posted road is 70 mph. “As I traced behind the vehicle, the vehicle made several…