SUMMARY: Bill Thomas sought a motorhome on Facebook Marketplace, finding a 2014 Winnebago listed for $22,500 by a supposed Florida company. After emailing the seller, who operated solely online without a showroom, Thomas signed a purchase agreement and wired $22,650 including shipping. The motorhome never arrived, revealing a scam. Investigations showed scammers used the real company’s name and created a fake website with frequently changing phone numbers and a false address. Experts warn social media platforms do not vet listings and advise buyers to inspect items in person, avoid wiring money, verify sellers on the platform, and be cautious of high-pressure tactics.

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SUMMARY: Texas Democrats fled the state to block Republicans from passing a new U.S. House redistricting map favoring GOP gains. Walkouts, though rare, have been used nationwide as a strategy to deny legislative quorum, sometimes resulting in penalties like fines or bans from office. Previously, Texas Democrats staged walkouts in 2003 and 2021 to oppose voting restrictions and redistricting. Other states like Oregon, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Indiana have witnessed similar tactics on issues including abortion rights, labor laws, and union rights. These walkouts, often contentious, reflect deep partisan conflicts over key legislation and political power.

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SUMMARY: South Florida faces a widespread heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with feels-like temperatures up to 107°F in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and wear light, loose clothing. A 30-40% chance of afternoon showers and storms, mainly inland near the sea breeze, may provide some relief from the heat. The Florida Keys remain outside the advisory but will still feel very hot. Additionally, two tropical areas are being monitored in the Atlantic: one near North Carolina has a 50% chance to develop into Tropical Storm Dexter but poses no U.S. threat, while another off Africa has a 30% development chance.

A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, as “feels-like” temperatures could soar up to 107 degrees for parts of Southeast Florida and the Keys.

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