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Wildfires on the rise: Florida has 2nd-highest risk in US. Here’s how to prep financially
Read full article: Wildfires on the rise: Florida has 2nd-highest risk in US. Here’s how to prep financiallyIn terms of financial risk, the study shows that Florida has the second highest fire risk in the country, with losses expected to reach $269 million.
Orlando man waited more than 3 months for unemployment benefits
Read full article: Orlando man waited more than 3 months for unemployment benefitsAfter reviewing his records, Make Ends Meet confirmed salesperson David Catalano’s account is active and eligible for $3,300, but is on hold due to a “pending issue awaiting adjudication determination.”
CareerSource Central Florida helps veterans transition to civilian life and find employment
Read full article: CareerSource Central Florida helps veterans transition to civilian life and find employmentNational Hire a Veteran Day, observed annually on July 25, serves as a poignant reminder to employers nationwide to prioritize hiring individuals who have bravely served our country.
‘We’re hiring!’ A tech company’s search for ‘cyber heroes’
Read full article: ‘We’re hiring!’ A tech company’s search for ‘cyber heroes’ThreatLocker, a cybersecurity firm based in Orlando, is significantly expanding its workforce in response to a growing wave of cyber-attacks targeting businesses across the United States.
SunPass and FasTrak imposters send texts to News 6 employees. Here’s what happened
Read full article: SunPass and FasTrak imposters send texts to News 6 employees. Here’s what happenedWhen News 6 Investigator Erik Sandoval received a text stating that he had used the FasTrak Express Lane, he knew right away that it was a fake.
Prime Day is a prime target for package thieves
Read full article: Prime Day is a prime target for package thievesAs Amazon Prime Day approaches, it's not just deals and discounts that are on the rise— so are package thefts. With millions of people expected to be ordering online, security experts warn that the number of stolen packages could surge dramatically.
Soto ‘hopeful’ 2024 SHIELD Act will be included in internet privacy bill
Read full article: Soto ‘hopeful’ 2024 SHIELD Act will be included in internet privacy billThe 2024 SHIELD Act, designed to protect every American’s reputation on the internet and social media platforms, could become part of the comprehensive privacy bill as early as July.
Did you know you can delete your personal information from internet platforms?
Read full article: Did you know you can delete your personal information from internet platforms?A new study has found that 51 percent of 1,000 people surveyed had no idea that data-delete products were available to consumers coast to coast.
US Secret Service leads 3-city Florida sweep for illegal skimming devices
Read full article: US Secret Service leads 3-city Florida sweep for illegal skimming devicesA joint law enforcement effort led by the U. S Secret Service Thursday dismantled 13 illegal devices, a move the agency projected would prevent $3.9 million in stolen EBT funds in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville.
Millenium Holiday Barbie not rare at all. It’s all about what you’re willing to pay
Read full article: Millenium Holiday Barbie not rare at all. It’s all about what you’re willing to payWhen Jessica Cofsky spotted a Gold Special Edition Millennium Barbie on eBay for $11,000, she thought the doll her parents bought her all those years ago was about to pay the bills and then some.
News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld says farewell after 25 years
Read full article: News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld says farewell after 25 yearsThe veteran reporter has been responsible for covering tragedies, helping pass critical legislation, and getting results for scam victims through his popular “Make Ends Meet” program. Now, he's set to say goodbye.
Google AI finds travel deals, itinerary for vacation destinations
Read full article: Google AI finds travel deals, itinerary for vacation destinationsFlorida residents who are getting set to plan a trip for the perfect summer destination may be able to get a bargain price with the help of AI and Google.
‘How could my name be linked to drug trafficking?’ Orlando-area woman targeted by DEA Social Security imposters
Read full article: ‘How could my name be linked to drug trafficking?’ Orlando-area woman targeted by DEA Social Security impostersA retired Orlando-area resident is the first to report a double imposter scheme that combined an email alert from the Social Security Administration and a phone conversation with a DEA agent.
‘The right people:’ Florida man gets free financial lifeline he never knew existed
Read full article: ‘The right people:’ Florida man gets free financial lifeline he never knew existedDonnie Graham, a 77-year-old Florida retiree on a fixed income, found himself in need of a place to live when his son and his girlfriend decided they did not want him living with them anymore.
Central Florida couple falls victim to ‘puppies for sale’ scheme
Read full article: Central Florida couple falls victim to ‘puppies for sale’ schemeWhen Jo and Jerry Hatley‘s dog passed away, they wanted to fill the void with a new puppy. As luck would have it, the couple found two puppies offered on Facebook, yet the ensuing 4-hour drive to pick them up would only end in heartbreak.
News 6 investigation prompts call to modernize the Communications Decency Act. Here are the details
Read full article: News 6 investigation prompts call to modernize the Communications Decency Act. Here are the detailsThe challenge to protect reputations from imposters on the internet and social media platforms has prompted a call to revamp the 1996 Communications Decency Act.
UCF student says name ‘tarnished’ by racial slurs posted by imposter on X
Read full article: UCF student says name ‘tarnished’ by racial slurs posted by imposter on XA 5-year student at the University of Central Florida told News 6 his reputation was ruined after racial slurs linked to his name went viral reaching “about 1 million people.”