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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bookkeeper of iconic Florida Keys restaurant defrauded dead owner's estate: officials
A trusted employee over the estate of the deceased owner of an iconic Florida Keys restaurant was charged with defrauding the business in the years since he died. Susanne Bloy, 71, had been Mike Forster's bookkeeper since 1998. She was put in charge by a family member of Forster to manage his business, Mangrove Mike's Enterprises, when he died at 61 in September 2021. Monroe State Attorney's Office investigators say she swindled more than $50,000 using the company's debit cards. READ MORE: Mike Forster, former Islamorada mayor and popular Keys restaurateur, dies from COVID Forster died from complications of COVID-19, a cruel twist to his life as he was overseeing giant charitable operation that began in the days after the Keys were shut down during the pandemic. Through his restaurant, Mangrove Mike's in Islamorada, he mobilized an ambitious effort to feed the bartenders, servers, cooks, bussers and other service industry staff put out of work because of a blockade set up at the 18 Mile Stretch in an effort to stop the spread of COVID in the archipelago. What began locally grew to a larger endeavor of creating a nonprofit to feed those in need up and down the 120-mile island chain, which was starved of its lifeblood tourism. 'This case deeply impacts the Upper Keys,' Monroe County State Attorney Dennis Ward said in a statement. 'Mike Forster dedicated his life to public service and generosity. During the darkest days of COVID, his restaurant kept people fed and connected. To discover that someone he trusted is accused of stealing from his legacy is absolutely unacceptable.' According to prosecutors, Forster's niece, who took over the restaurant, began noticing recurring charges earlier this year that had no connection to the operations of the business. Senior Investigator Roy Bogue found that from February 2022 through September 2023, Bloy used company debit cards to make repeated purchases through a casino gaming app, said State Attorney's Office spokesman Steven Torrence. The app was linked to Apple identifications and devices controlled by Bloy, Torrence said. 'Thanks to a subpoena issued to First State Bank and records obtained from Apple and Yahoo, investigators were able to verify that Bloy was responsible for hundreds of in-app purchases charged to the Mangrove Enterprises business account,' Torrence said. Bogue obtained a search warrant and found Bloy updated the Apple ID account, changed the billing information to her name and then tried to delete the account in the days before the business was transferred to the new owner, Torrence said. 'When someone uses their access and authority to exploit the memory and estate of a community icon, we will hold them accountable,' Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield said in a statement. Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Bloy Saturday on scheming to defraud, which is a first-degree felony. She was released later in the day after posting a $50,000 bond. She could not be reached for comment. Information on her legal representation was not immediately available. In addition to owning Mangrove Mike's, Forster Forster was a Monroe County commissioner at the time of his death. He also served five terms on the Islamorada Village Council, and was mayor twice. 'This is about protecting the legacy of someone who gave so much to our community,' Ward said. 'We owe it to Mike's family — and to every family in the Keys — to pursue justice with integrity and resolve.'
Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Bookkeeper of iconic Florida Keys restaurant defrauded dead owner's estate: officials
A trusted employee over the estate of the deceased owner of an iconic Florida Keys restaurant was charged with defrauding the business in the years since he died. Susanne Bloy, 71, had been Mike Forster's bookkeeper since 1998. She was put in charge by a family member of Forster to manage his business, Mangrove Mike's Enterprises, when he died at 61 in September 2021. Monroe State Attorney's Office investigators say she swindled more than $50,000 using the company's debit cards. READ MORE: Mike Forster, former Islamorada mayor and popular Keys restaurateur, dies from COVID Forster died from complications of COVID-19, a cruel twist to his life as he was overseeing giant charitable operation that began in the days after the Keys were shut down during the pandemic. Through his restaurant, Mangrove Mike's in Islamorada, he mobilized an ambitious effort to feed the bartenders, servers, cooks, bussers and other service industry staff put out of work because of a blockade set up at the 18 Mile Stretch in an effort to stop the spread of COVID in the archipelago. What began locally grew to a larger endeavor of creating a nonprofit to feed those in need up and down the 120-mile island chain, which was starved of its lifeblood tourism. 'This case deeply impacts the Upper Keys,' Monroe County State Attorney Dennis Ward said in a statement. 'Mike Forster dedicated his life to public service and generosity. During the darkest days of COVID, his restaurant kept people fed and connected. To discover that someone he trusted is accused of stealing from his legacy is absolutely unacceptable.' Recurring Apple charges? According to prosecutors, Forster's niece, who took over the restaurant, began noticing recurring charges earlier this year that had no connection to the operations of the business. Senior Investigator Roy Bogue found that from February 2022 through September 2023, Bloy used company debit cards to make repeated purchases through a casino gaming app, said State Attorney's Office spokesman Steven Torrence. The app was linked to Apple identifications and devices controlled by Bloy, Torrence said. 'Thanks to a subpoena issued to First State Bank and records obtained from Apple and Yahoo, investigators were able to verify that Bloy was responsible for hundreds of in-app purchases charged to the Mangrove Enterprises business account,' Torrence said. Bogue obtained a search warrant and found Bloy updated the Apple ID account, changed the billing information to her name and then tried to delete the account in the days before the business was transferred to the new owner, Torrence said. 'When someone uses their access and authority to exploit the memory and estate of a community icon, we will hold them accountable,' Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield said in a statement. Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Bloy Saturday on scheming to defraud, which is a first-degree felony. She was released later in the day after posting a $50,000 bond. She could not be reached for comment. Information on her legal representation was not immediately available. In addition to owning Mangrove Mike's, Forster Forster was a Monroe County commissioner at the time of his death. He also served five terms on the Islamorada Village Council, and was mayor twice. 'This is about protecting the legacy of someone who gave so much to our community,' Ward said. 'We owe it to Mike's family — and to every family in the Keys — to pursue justice with integrity and resolve.'
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Apple unveils vibrant 2025 Pride wallpaper and an ‘assembled by hand' sports band
On Monday, ahead of Pride Month in June, Apple introduced a new set of 2025 Pride-themed wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, along with a sports band and watch face for Apple Watch, that 'celebrate the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities around the world.' The sports band is available for purchase starting today, while the new wallpapers will be released with an upcoming software update. Priced at Rs 4,500, the 2025 Pride-themed Apple Watch sports band will be available in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, in both S/M and M/L lengths, and is compatible with most Apple Watches and is available for purchase. Users can download the matching Pride Harmony watch face for free via the Apple Watch app via the Apple Store app. Apple Watch 2025 Pride Sports Band. (Express Photo) The wallpaper includes rainbow stripes—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple—that represent the original Pride flag, along with black and brown stripes representing marginalized LGBTQ+ communities of colour and those lost to HIV/AIDS. It also features pink, light blue, and white stripes, which represent the transgender community. The arrow-like shape signifies inclusive forward movement and progress. The new 2025 Pride-themed sports band offers a 'tapestry of rainbow stripes that vary in shape and size.' Each band is assembled by hand and then compression-moulded together, meaning no two bands are exactly alike—a reflection of the individuality of all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible iPhone and iPad users will need to wait for the iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates to access the new Pride Harmony wallpaper. Anyone, even those who have an Android smartphone or tablet, can download Apple's 2025 Pride wallaper in high-resolution for free from Apple first introduced the Pride-themed watch band in 2016, initially limited to Apple employees. In 2017, the bands were made publicly available. Apple embraces the LGBTQ+ community and also financially supports organisations that serve LGBTQ+ individuals.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Lumon Terminal Pro computer pops up on Apple's website
The Lumon Terminal Pro -- the computer used in Apple TV's hit series "Severance" -- has appeared on Apple's retail website. When shopping you'll see the new device, adorned with a red "New" label, when you click to view the available Mac computers Apple has for sale from the top-level navigation. But sorry, "Severance" fans: The Lumon terminal computer isn't actually for sale. Instead, its appearance on the retail website serves as an advertisement for Apple's streaming service, Apple TV+, which is available as a free three-month trial with any purchase of a Mac computer. The streaming offering is a part of Apple's growing services business, which grew by 4% in the most recent quarter to reach $26.34 billion, helping push Apple's gross margin to the highest on record. Given its pop culture appeal, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been heavily marketing "Severance," now Apple's most-watched TV series ever, with a number of official tie-ins, including free e-books on Apple Books, a "Severance" podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott, a LinkedIn profile for Lumon Industries (the fictional company in the show), a "Severance"-themed playlist, an NYC pop-up, and more. On Wednesday, the company also showcased how one of the show's editors, Geoffrey Richman, uses an iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro to work on the series, whether on location, at home, or on the go. Alongside the Lumon Terminal Pro listing, there's a link to a short film offering a behind-the-scenes look at his editing process. Explore the online world of Apple TV's 'Severance'
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AirPods Pro 2 are $79 off, plus all of the best Apple deals you can get
It's obvious that Apple products are some of the most sought-after in the tech world — that means sales are fewer and farther between than other gadgets, and they're often the first things to sell out when discounts do arrive. But it would be a mistake to assume you're doomed to always pay full price on things like iPads and Apple Watches. Apple deals do exist, if you know where to look. Engadget keeps track of deals like these on a regular basis, so we can help you there. Below, we've collected the best Apple deals you can get right now on items like AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more. Arguably the biggest caveat to note about Apple sales is that you're almost never going to see discounts directly at Unless you shop refurbished, you'll always pay top dollar direct at Apple, and for some things (like iPhones), that might be best. But you'll find more discounts more often if you're willing to shop at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and others. Before we get to the deals, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the new devices Apple launched recently. There are two new iPads, a new entry-level iPad with the A16 chip and 128GB of base storage, and a new iPad Air powered by the M3 chipset. You can order those now starting at $349 and $599, respectively. On the Mac side of things, the MacBook Air got an upgrade to include the latest M4 processor. That's also available to order now starting at $999. AirPods 4 with ANC for $169 ($10 off): These buds have ANC, but they don't have the interchangeable ear tips you'll find on the AirPods Pro 2. Even so, they have an improved fit over the last version, plus good sound quality and a heap of advanced features. AirPods 4 without ANC for $117 ($12 off): Skip ANC to get the AirPods 4 for a bit less. These have the same design as the models with ANC along with the same advanced features and solid sound quality. Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): The most advanced Apple Pencil includes a gyroscope, plus support for the squeeze gesture and Find My. It's essentially an upgraded version of the second-gen Pencil, complete with pressure support and magnets so it can snap to the side of your iPad for safe keeping. Apple Pencil USB-C for $69 ($10 off): This more affordable Apple Pencil doesn't support pressure sensitivity, but makes for a good stylus overall. If you're a casual note-taker and can handle connected charging, you'll save a few dollars by picking this one up. iPad mini (A17 Pro) for $399 ($100 off): This is the iPad to get if you prefer small tablets, akin to ereaders. The latest mini is equipped with an A17 Pro chipset, an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and Apple Intelligence. We consider it to be the best small tablet, period, and we appreciate its Apple Pencil Pro support, 128GB of storage on the base model and compact design. iPad Pro (M4, 11-inch) for $850 ($150 off): The most powerful iPad is the iPad Pro, and it's the one to get if you're even toying with the idea of using your new slab as a laptop replacement. Both the 11- and 13-inch models have gorgeous displays, thinner and lighter designs, a repositioned front camera and the excessively powerful M4 chip inside. Apple Watch SE for $169 ($80 off): Those on tighter budgets can opt for the Apple Watch SE and know they're getting the core Apple wearable experience with few compromises. We consider it to be the best smartwatch for newbies Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $769 ($30 off): Apple's most premium smartwatch, the Ultra 2 has a killer 36-hour battery life, a handy Low Power mode for extended use and cellular connectivity by default. It also has a compass app, water temperature gauge and a loud onboard siren that you can trigger in emergencies. MacBook Air (M3, 13-inch) for $899 ($200 off): The M3 MacBook Air builds upon the solid foundation of the M2 model, meaning it's more than enough computer for most people. It earned a score of 90 in our review thanks to its speedy performance, sturdy yet sleek design, excellent keyboard and trackpad and good speaker system. If you want a slightly larger display, grab the 15-inch model instead MacBook Pro (M4, 14-inch) for $1,399 ($200 off): Both the 14- and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pros are some of the fastest laptops you can get right now, ideal for content creators, video editors and anyone who needs a notebook that can handle pretty much anything they throw at it. They have bright, bold displays, improved webcams and long battery lives, plus some models have Thunderbolt 5 ports. Mac mini M4 for $529 ($70 off): If you prefer desktops, the upgraded M4 Mac mini is one that won't take up too much space, but will provide a ton of power at the same time. Not only does it come with an M4 chipset, but it also includes 16GB of RAM in the base model, plus front-facing USB-C and headphone ports for easier access. iMac (M4, 24-inch) for $1,179 ($120 off): For an all-in-one solution, the M4 iMac is a good pick thanks to its powerful performance, standard 16GB of RAM and improved webcam. Just note that it only comes in the 24-inch screen size option. The best AirPods The best Apple Watches The best MacBooks The best iPhones Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
