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(FTC) New data from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network reveals that over a quarter (27.2%) of Florida ages 60-69 lost their funds due to fraud this year. The most common scam categories that affect seniors in the state are business scammers, government scammers, and online shopping scams. An older Florida American, ages 60 to 69, lost a significant $25,598,566 in scams this year, resulting in a loss of $800 per person. In Florida, 60-69 Senior 60-69 looks at per report losses 34% higher than the national average. The FTC says the most common scam in the state for…

When Clermont resident Chase Herbert and his wife Jenny moved from Utah to Florida five years ago, they quickly began to miss the sweet treat of choice from the house: Dirty Soda. The formula – soda, which is infused with crushed pebbles ice with cream, syrup and other flavors – was created and popularized by Nicole Tanner, founder and CEO of Swig, the first dirty soda provider in Utah. Born in 2010 from a small shed in St. George, Utah, Tanner’s idea has been driven by his unusual popularity with members of the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ, and…

Meet together with family and friends and celebrate beyond fireworks and barbecues on July 4th, let’s look back at our lasting national ideas, “Everyone is created equally,” and other self-evident truths being eloquently stated towards the declaration of independence. This is the perfect time to pause, consider, reconsider and rededicate the lessons that must be drawn from our great historical inheritance. William McKeekin (Provided)This is a wonderful and unique country. We have the oldest constitution in the world. Next year, our country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From that time on, when…

I’ll grow up or go home. That was the theme of the Kissimmee Committee meeting on Tuesday night. The commissioner grew and voted unanimously to partner with two hotel developers who had promised a month. The committee selected Azure Hotels International to build a $150 million luxury, boutique hotel and new convention center on the existing Kissimme Civic Center site. According to a report by GrowthSpotter, Skyview Companies also won full support from the committee on the mixed-use proposal at Toho Square for the development of 128-room boutique hotels and condominiums. “Today, this sets the path where Kissimmee wants to…

New research reveals the worst customer reviews of the American food chain. We analyzed customer ratings for more than 200 restaurants on TripAdvisor to identify the restaurants with the lowest ratings. Those with the lowest average score were considered the worst food chain in the United States. Nationally, KFC is on the list as the worst rating food chain. According to TripAdvisor, customers have received “bad service, bad food” and “very bad management attitude.” McDonald’s is second. Burger King is in third place. Reviews claim that the restaurant “no variety” and “the floor was greasy and smooth.” The church Texas…

Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – Low-pressure areas are expected to occur this weekend along weak points near the Atlantic coast of Florida or the southeastern United States. If the system moves north or northeasterly, tropical or subtropical depression can form on the weekend or early next week. Environmental conditions are slightly advantageous for slow development. Billy Joel Cancellation 2025-2026 concert destroyed within two weeks of Blue Spring State Park reopening Billy Joel Cancellation 2025-2026 Brain State Assembly Reverses Law to Request Time for Schools Later Heavy rain could occur across parts of the southeastern United States, particularly the coastline of western…

“It all started with the monkeys in 1923.” It is the sentence that begins the first chapter of the Central Florida Zoo, which has over 100 years of history in Sanford. As the story progresses, the rhesus monkeys – the same variety found in Silver Springs – was presented by the Travel Circus to the Elks Club in Sanford. The Monkey quickly moved to the Sanford Fire Station, where more animals were joined and became an attraction for the following weekend. Before the Central Florida Zoo existed, the Sanford Fire Department cared for monkeys and other animals in the 1920s.…

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…