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With data breaches and new frauds constantly appearing, you may wonder: how can you keep your financial data safe? Bad news? That’s not easy, especially considering the increasing sophistication of scammers. “There’s no silver bullet to protect you from all the threats,” says John Breyault, vice president of public policy, telecommunications and fraud at the National Consumers League, a nonprofit advocacy group. Good news? “There are steps you can take to reduce the risk,” he says. Experts share tips on keeping your financial information safe. 1. Treat all inbound communications with doubts Scams in which fraudsters pretend to be business…

Talahassee – What initially seemed a major blow to Florida’s land conservation efforts turned out to be a strategic budget move. Gov. Ron DeSantis has recovered $200 million in funding to maintain environmentally sensitive land along Florida’s wildlife corridor. See more stories: The funds were on the governor’s veto list when they signed the state’s new budget. This sparked concern among environmental advocates, particularly as the Florida Eternal Land Acquisition Program received just $18 million on its 2025-26 budget. This is a significant drop from last year’s $229 million. However, conservation leaders say that now $200 million has not been…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida is pushing for plans to increase immigration detention centers amid the spread of backlash. Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump are calling on other states to follow in Florida’s footsteps. “We want to fill this place,” said Florida Attorney General James Usmieyer. “The governor and Kevin show that they can build a bridge in three days, so why aren’t there a few detention facilities? Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center is set to receive its first immigrant group The first site, Alligator Alcatraz, was set to acquire immigration on Wednesday. The second camp branding is…

By AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach BANGKOK (AP) – A US judge has determined that China’s Huawei Technologies, a leading telecommunications equipment company, must face criminal charges in a wide range of reach lawsuits claiming that it steals technology and engages in rackets, wires, bank fraud and other crimes. US District Judge Anne Donnelly on Tuesday rejected Huawei’s request to dismiss the claim in a 16-count federal complaint against the company, saying that the argument is premature in the 52-page ruling. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The US has denounced Huawei and some of its…

O’Copy, Fla. (AP) — The first group of immigrants was scheduled to arrive at a new detention center deep in Florida’s Everglades Wednesday night. “Alligator Alcatraz will check in hundreds of illegal criminals tonight,” Florida Republican Attorney General James Usmier said on the X social media platform. “Next stop: I’ll go back to where they came.” It was not immediately clear when the detainees arrived or where they came from. They had been taken to the bus facility, officials said. According to Republican Gov. Ron Desantis, the facilities at the airport used for training are capable of approximately 3,000 detainees…

Paul Wiseman and Anilda Gorsal WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump announced his trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday. In contrast, Vietnam’s exports to the US will face a 20% collection. On his true social platform, Trump has declared the agreement “a lot of cooperation between our two countries.” In April, Trump announced a 46% tax on Vietnam’s imports. This is one of the so-called mutual tariffs targeting dozens of countries in which the US operates a trade deficit. Trump immediately suspended mutual tariffs for 90 days to allow negotiations with Vietnam. The suspension expires on Tuesday, but so far…

MIAMIDADE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A pediatrician has been charged with the death of his 4-year-old daughter, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. Dr. Neha Gupta, a 36-year-old pediatrician from Oklahoma City, has been accused of killing her daughter, Alia Tarati in a short-term rental property in El Portal, WSVN reported. Florida drivers have caught more than 100 miles since the new “Super Speedter” Act began: Agent The news station reported that El Portal police officers were called to the home at 156 Northwest 90 Street around 4:30am on June 27 after calling 911 to report the child’s death. (WTVJ)…

Tampa, Fla. (Bloom) – Just in time for the holiday weekend, Florida beach fans can leave car park worries. Sun Cruiser, a ready-to-drink vodka iced tea brand, will launch its Beach Parking Payout Program starting Thursday, July 3rd, offering to refund up to $20 to anyone paying for a parking lot in Florida’s Beach Towns from Clearwater to South Beach. Trust us, you want to do it soon! The brand hopes to stab Floridians and tourists gather on the coast for Independence Day celebrations, so they will stab them from summer parking fees. “We’ve got a lot of effort into…

AP Technology Writer Matt O’Brien Microsoft fired thousands of workers, its second major layoff, and its biggest layoff in over two years. The tech giant began sending layoff notifications on Wednesday, hitting the company’s Xbox video game business and other divisions. The company refused to say how many people would be fired, but said it would account for less than 4% of the workforce it went on a year ago. Microsoft said the cuts will affect multiple teams around the world, including its sales division. “We continue to implement the organizational changes necessary to maximize our company and team to…

(Hill) – Florida Rep. Angela Nixon (D) condemned President Trump on Tuesday for opening “Crocodile Alcatraz.” “This isn’t safety. This is actually about Donald Trump building modern concentration camps to remove people from our community,” Nixon said Tuesday when he appeared on CNN’s “before going out.” “Donald Trump’s American blueprint is now a barbed wire and a broken family,” she told host Erin Barnett. House Democrats demand that “Crocodile Alcatraz” be closed Her comments come days after they gathered for large groups around the country to protest the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration, including massive deportation, immigration flights, immigration…