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If you recently got a text from an unknown number warning you about unpaid SunPass tolls, officials want you to know it was probably a scam. “Smishing,” or SMS phishing, is when fraudsters try to obtain your personal information through a text message. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the text might include a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe, as well as a link. Clicking the link will take you to a page to enter your bank account or credit card information. “SunPass wants to remind customers to be careful of text messages or other communications that demand immediate payment for unpaid toll balances,“ the Florida Department of Transportation, which runs the electronic toll collection system, wrote in an advisory on its website.

By JAMIE STENGLE DALLAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Friday dropped the case against a Texas doctor who called himself a whistleblower on transgender care for minors and was accused of illegally obtaining private information on patients who weren’t under his care. Related Articles National News | Last 4 escaped monkeys are captured in South Carolina after months on the loose National News | Long Island’s last duck farm weighs closure after outbreak leads to killing of entire flock National News | North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban won’t be in effect during appeal, court rules National News | Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma National News | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities The dismissal of the case against Dr.

The Miami Dolphins have their next position coach who will be tasked with getting Tyreek Hill’s unit in order. Experienced NFL assistant coach Robert Prince is being hired by the Dolphins as wide receivers coach, according to a league source, confirming the initial NFL Network report. Prince, who comes over after spending the last three seasons in the same role with the Dallas Cowboys, was first reported by ESPN on Thursday as interviewing for the job during the week. Miami had a vacancy for the position after firing former wide receiver Wes Welker following his third season controlling the unit under coach Mike McDaniel. It was an underwhelming 2024 season for Dolphins wide receivers, with Hill falling short of 1,000 receiving yards for the first time since 2019 and Jaylen Waddle missing the mark for the first time in his four-year professional career in Miami. To add to that, Hill had a falling out with the organization following the team’s loss to the New York Jets in its season finale and elimination that same night.

Authorities in South Carolina said Friday the last four of 43 escaped monkeys have been recaptured after two months living in the woods, weathering a rare snowstorm and being temped back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Related Articles National News | Long Island’s last duck farm weighs closure after outbreak leads to killing of entire flock National News | North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban won’t be in effect during appeal, court rules National News | Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma National News | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities National News | Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations The rhesus macaque monkeys, all females, made a break for it after police say an employee did not fully lock their enclosure at Alpha Genesis, a facility that breeds them for medical research — known to locals as “the monkey farm.” The recaptured monkeys appeared to be in good health, Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard said in a statement relayed by Yemassee Police in a social media post, without further details. While they were on the loose, the area saw its first snow in seven years, accumulating up to 3 inches (8 centimeters). The rhesus macaques made a break for it on Nov.

By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Long Island was once synonymous with “duck” in the culinary world. Now it may lose its last commercial farm. Related Articles National News | Last 4 escaped monkeys are captured in South Carolina after months on the loose National News | North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban won’t be in effect during appeal, court rules National News | Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma National News | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities National News | Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations The avian flu outbreak that has led to the slaughter of millions of birds at U.

BY MELISSA GOLDIN President Donald Trump stepped back into the presidency this week moving quickly to set a new agenda, but from his inaugural address continuing through a flurry of executive actions, press conferences and interviews Trump relied on an array of false and misleading information to support his case. Related Articles National Politics | Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote National Politics | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities National Politics | 5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump’s presidency National Politics | Trump ends Fauci’s security detail and says he’d feel no responsibility if harm befell him National Politics | Who’s the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders?