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Want to know how many measles cases there are in your county this year? What about the recent cases of tuberculosis reported in high schools being limited to one school or spreading to South Florida?Previously, Florida health surveillance data, which published the number of current cases of each vaccine-preventable disease per county, was removed from the state’s website. State and local health officials did not respond to numerous requests to describe another location on the state health department’s website where information is generally available. The chart was last made available in March after a Miami Palmetto High School student was…

Even if things get worse and we go into recession territory, there are ways to protect your finances. If you are worried about the future of the economy and the possibility of a recession on the horizon, you are not alone.The consumer confidence index fell 7.9 percentage points in April, according to an analysis by the Conference Committee, a global think tank. Furthermore, the conference committee’s expectations index, based on short-term outlook for consumer revenue, business and labor market conditions, plummeted to 54.4 from 12.5 points. This is the lowest level since October 2011. It also falls below the 80…

By Rio Yamatt Stacey Wales stopped her tears and took her tears as she asked the judge to give the man who shot and killed her brother the greatest sentence for manslaughter. The next one that surprised people last week in a Phoenix courtroom. An AI-generated video featuring a portrait of her brother, Christopher Perki, told the archer he was forgiven. The judge said he loved and appreciated the video, and sentenced the shooter to 10.5 years in prison. Within hours of the May 1 hearing, the defendant’s attorney filed a notice of appeal. A photo of the Army dress…

As firefighters continue to fight the brush fires in southern Miami-Dade County, travelers and commuters entering and leaving Florida keys should expect intermittent delays, shift conditions and prolonged smoke that can affect visibility and safety for at least a few days.According to the Florida Forest Service, the fire called the “167 West Fire” burns 350 acres and is currently 25% containment.As of the latest update, Card Sound Road has resumed in both directions, but northbound traffic remains blocked at 18 miles of Strets1.The southbound lanes of the stretch have resumed, restricting access to travelers heading for the keys. Still, authorities…

Prosecutors said Alexander Massky misled customers about Celsius’s own crypto token and artificially inflated its value.The founder and former CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on May 8.Alexander Masski, 59, of New York, was sentenced May 8 by US District Judge John G. Kortle after pleading guilty to merchandise and securities fraud in December 2024.His sentence includes three years of supervised release and a $50,000 fine. Machineski was ordered to confiscate $408.39 million, according to a statement from the DOJ.Prosecutors said Machineski…

This week, Florida travelers will need to comply with their actual IDs to access certain federal facilities on domestic flights. The Substantial ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 committee’s recommendation that the federal government set standards for issuing identification documents, such as driver’s licenses and identification cards. This law and regulations establish minimum security standards for license issuance and production, and prohibit federal agencies from accepting non-integrated driver’s licenses or identification cards for certain official purposes. Key Points:The official objectives covered by law and regulations are as follows: Access to certain federal facilities. Boarding a federally…

Whitney Nielsen, Bankrate.com There is a reason why financial advisors continue to encourage you to save money in emergencies. According to Bankrate’s 2025 Annual Emergency Savings Report, three Americans have had to tap on emergency savings over the past year. However, when you are juggling your debt, spending money on savings can sometimes feel overwhelming. Many people find repayment of their balance more beneficial than adding money to their savings. As a general guideline, financial experts suggest building a small emergency fund first. This is enough to cover the cost of a month. This helps you avoid slipping deep into…

The education department wrote to UPenn on May 8 to notify the university of the investigation.The Department of Education (ED) General Advisory Office (OGC) is investigating the University of Pennsylvania (UPEN) for receipt of foreign funds and sent a request for records to the agency in a statement on May 8th.The “record request” is said to have shown that, after reviewing the report submitted by the university, disclosures of foreign funding were “inaccurate and incomplete.”Under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, US universities and universities receiving federal financial assistance are obligated to disclose gifts, contracts, or limited…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsboro County leaders want residents to keep an eye on their mailboxes for transportation tax refund checks. Checks have started to be mailed from class action settlements. Hillsboro County collected nearly $500 million in one-cent sales tax for the transport project, but the Supreme Court held in 2018 that the tax was illegal. Millions of people are now returning to taxpayers. Hillsboro County Commissioner Josh Wostal is worried that some people may accidentally throw money into the trash bin, thinking it’s a junk mail. How to stay active when faced with low energy “We’ve received a…

MARATON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man armed with an AR-15 assault rifle shot three deputy patrol vehicles before pointing his gun at him, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. On Thursday night, authorities responded to the marathon apartment around 10pm regarding a man resident of the complex and throwing things from the roof. Two fugitives from two states arrested in St. Pete say Deputies from the sheriff’s office heard a gunshot as they approached the building. The gunman, identified as 53-year-old Duane Clayton Day, began filming on a deputy patrol vehicle. Thankfully, authorities remained away from the area while…