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South Florida real estate doesn’t beckon foreign buyers like it used to be. According to a report by the Miami Realtor Association, the percentage of home property purchases by foreign buyers in South Florida fell sharply to 10%, a dramatic decline from 50% in 2018, 2024, and 2024, a decade low. The survey results were based on responses from around 2,400 real estate agents in Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Martin counties, and counties to an online survey sent to approximately 60,000 members. This survey measured purchases from August 2023 to July 2024. Bonnie Heatzig, executive director of South Florida…
Orlando is known for attracting famous artists from the Bad Bunny to the Rolling Stones, but a closer look at the city’s beautiful music scene reveals a diverse array of local bands and musicians who create vibrant sonic tapestry. Hannah Stokes is one of the recognizable names in Orlando’s local music scene. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter began writing music at the age of 12 and is preparing to release his debut full-length album. The title track to “Right Where I Belbing” is scheduled to be released on June 13th. Stokes will play her album release party at Tuffy’s Music Box in…
It is regaining its ability to comment on Tampa Bay Times subscribers later this week. The Times welcomes and supports constructive dialogue and discourse from subscribers regarding stories posted on Tampabay.com. The Comment Forum is intended to be a civic space where people can have meaningful, informed conversations about facts.Times staff retain the privilege to determine what is published on Tampabay.com. To that end, we hold comments published on Hiber along with our work, as we hold journalism to high ethical standards.I wanted to share some tips on how to return to comments and how to become an effective and…
The president sought the nomination of Jared Isaacman after reviewing his “previous association.”Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and former candidate for President Donald Trump’s NASA administrator, has been under scrutiny over past donations amid growing public tensions between Trump and Elon Musk.Trump highlighted Isaac Man’s past contributions, including a $100,000 donation to the Democratic Senate majority PAC in 2021 as a reason to draw out Isaac Man’s nominations.In announcing last week’s decision, Trump cited a “full review of previous associations” and said he would nominate individuals “in America the first to enter space.”Isaac Man was proposed in a top space…
The administration is escalating information and legal war campaigns to attack faith groups outside the border, experts say. WASHINGTON – On June 6, Empett and his supporters lit the spotlight on the invisible war of the Chinese regime, manipulating the West and restraining opposition outside the Chinese border.The panel, hosted by the Capitol Epoch Times, focused on the escalation of oppositional suppression in the US, targeting faith group Farn Gong.The spiritual practice, including meditative exercises, teaches the principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance, has been a major target of the Chinese communist regime since Beijing began extensive persecution 26 years…
Metallica’s James Hetfield will be on stage during the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Lewis Santana|Times)Metallica bassist Robert Trujiro and James Hetfield jam out on the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Lewis Santana|Times)Metallica drummer Suulich pays tribute to the crowd while performing on the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Lewis Santana|Times)Metallica’s James Hetfield will be on stage during the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025.…
Digital thieves are nothing if not sustainable and innovative. They will continue to find new ways to try to break up with you from your money. Phishing is a wide range of ways that allow burglars to poss as trustworthy entities or send legitimately-looking emails and messages to allow them to access their accounts. And it’s constantly evolving. “We’ve seen fishing go through the roof,” said Eva Velasquez, CEO of Identity Theft Resource Center, a national nonprofit based in San Diego. But knowledge is power. According to internet safety experts, here are three emerging phishing threats to watch out for.…
Sarah Rasner, Neldovalette If you want to pay your bills using the credit card issuer’s app or website and check in recent transactions, you just need to tap on a few of the features available. We have been able to pay bills online for over 25 years, but that’s now a table interest. Banks compete with each other to deploy tools that help customers see spending trends, set budgets, manage recurring fees, and improve account security. “We’ve started seeing online experiences as a new battlefield,” says Adam Winchester, director of consumer and small business payment experience at the US Bank.…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – One of Florida’s top universities is in scope after what is called the state’s “embarrassment” after the board rejected the presidential election. House Speaker Danny Perez condemned the failure for lack of transparency and said that if House Bill 1321 was not killed, this could have been prevented. For the first time in state history, the Florida Governor’s Committee rejected the president’s finalist Dr. Santano. Ono was running to become the next president of the University of Florida, but while leading the University of Michigan there was concern about his previous support for diversity, equity and…
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said Friday that he was jailed for assault on Thursday, and if he wanted to be free he would have to post a million dollar bond, if he wanted to be free, he was awaiting trial on charges that he allegedly helped run a secret casino before him and between his time.Judge Emily Currington set $500,000 for each of his accusations, assault and conspiracy during Lopez’s first appearance on Friday.During the hearing, statewide prosecutor Pangiota Papakos noted that in 2019, he had resolved the charges against Lopez.The casino generated more than $21.6 million in revenue,…