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Cybersecurity expert: ‘How would a real hacker do it?’
Jacob Wattam started his cybersecurity career by traveling the country for large companies seeking nationwide clients; he will now focus his ethical hacking expertise in Tampa Bay. Wattam founded CoAction Security to provide the “high touch” customer service he believes is often missing from the industry. The Pinellas County native...
Around Town: North Pinellas news briefs
DUNEDIN— The Rotary Club of Dunedin North has presented Community Dental Clinic with a check for $5,000. The Clinic, located at 1008 Woodlawn St. N. in Clearwater, recently celebrated 10 years of service providing no-cost dental services for the low-income, uninsured adults in Pinellas County. The donation will enable...
Here's where to celebrate 727 Day this weekend
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's time to show Pinellas pride and celebrate calling St. Pete-Clearwater home with 727 Day. Saturday, July 27, 2024, celebrates 727 Day, named after the Pinellas area code. Local shops and restaurants are offering chances to win prizes, discounted drinks and meals and fun entertainment.
Celebrate 727 Day with these Member Deals!
July 27th, also known as 727 Day in St. Pete, is a day to celebrate and support local businesses in Pinellas County. Our partners at Visit St. Pete Clearwater, have put together a great list of businesses offering special deals in celebration of 727 Day. From their list, we've highlighted our Chamber members participating in this exciting day!
Rays stadium deal hinges on county approval, but commissioners still have questions
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A week after crossing the high hurdle of city council approval, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch spoke to Pinellas County Commissioners with the $6.5 billion redevelopment and Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal hanging in the balance ahead of one final vote. “This is a lot of...
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
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