TAMPA, Fla. —
- Travel experts warn that fake vacation rentals, often enhanced by AI, are costing travelers thousands and may not be discovered until arrival, when no lodging is available.
- Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises reading reviews carefully, verifying the property’s legitimacy, paying with a credit card for dispute protection, and knowing that rental platforms may not intervene if money is lost.
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Bradenton community responds after 20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million
The 20-year-old IMG Academy volleyball star and Under Armour All-American died Sept. 16 after a three-month battle with the rare blood disorder — even though doctors had found her a 100% bone marrow match, her mother, Tanya Mack tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Haley Zarcone.
20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million
