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Businesses, governments work to boost cyberdefense amid shortage in workers

An increasing number of government entities across the United States is looking for ways to improve cyberdefenses. The Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida, or Cyber Florida, is partnering with SimSpace to train the Sunshine State’s 1 million state and local employees in cyberdefense tactics, using military-grade cyber ranges. “One of...

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Country star Brian Kelley calls out Big Tech for censorship on pro-American song: 'This is nothing new'

Country musician Brian Kelley in July released a single on streaming platforms titled “Make America Great Again” after his performance at the 2024 Republican National Convention, which came less than a week after the assassination attempt on GOP presidential nominee former President Trump. Since the launch of the song, Kelley says he has been keeping...

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Florida teen who pummeled teacher's aide over Nintendo Switch learns his fate

The Florida teen who beat his high school teacher’s aide over a Nintendo Switch was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison. Brendan Depa, now 18, pleaded no contest last year to felony aggravated battery for the attack on paraprofessional Joan Naydich. The teacher was left with five broken ribs, hearing loss and a severe...

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Florida man allegedly throws spaghetti sauce at his mother in domestic dispute, hides in bushes from police

A Florida man was arrested after throwing spaghetti sauce at his mother, according to police reports.St. Petersburg resident Anthony Edlin allegedly threw spaghetti sauce in his mother Denise Camodeca’s hair after a “verbal argument” on Sunday, August 4.Edlin, also known as Anthony Fiacco, was arrested for domestic battery and resisting an officer without violence after...

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Biden approves Florida emergency declaration over Tropical Storm Debby

President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as Tropical Storm Debby barrels toward the Sunshine State, the White House confirmed Sunday. The president’s move helps free up federal resources and authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts, the White House said. Debby was...