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The Gulf War veteran convicted of shotgun killing his girlfriend and her three children is scheduled for execution in Florida, signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Jeffrey Hutchinson, 59, is set to die May 1 at a Florida prison near Stark City. Republican DeSantis signed a death warrant Monday night.On the night of September 11, 1998, in the Panhandle town of Crestview, Hutchinson debated with his girlfriend, Rennie Flaherty, and set out to go to the bar, court records show. The bartender recalled that Hutchinson spoke out about their argument, drank a beer and then left suddenly.About 40 minutes later,…

“This has nothing to do with student protests,” Homeland Security authorities said.Federal immigration officials have detained at least two university students in Minnesota, and the Department of Homeland Security made clear Monday that one of the incidents was linked to driving under the influence (DUI) charges.”This has nothing to do with student protests,” Tricia McLaughlin, deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said in a statement. “The individual in question was arrested after the expiration of a visa by the state related to a previous criminal history of the DUI.”University of Minnesota graduate student was detained by Immigration Customs…

Paul Wiseman, AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) – Employers posted 7.6 million job openings in February. This indicates that the job market is slowing but healthy. Federal workers layoffs have reached the highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic denounced the economy in 2020 as Elon Musk’s job cuts began to appear in employment data around the country.The number of vacant rooms fell slightly from the 7.8 million revisions in January, down from 8.4 million the previous year, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. Openings have been steadily declining, more or less, since the economy peaked at 12.1 million people in March 2022,…

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The 18th Judicial Circuit’s Office announced Tuesday it filed charges against two Florida educators accused of holding a drunken house party involving more than 100 students. Elizabeth Hill Brodigan, former principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, and former third-grade teacher Carly Anderson, were arrested in January by the Cocoa Police Department, according to an arrest affidavit. Officers said more than 100 students consumed alcohol during the principal’s house party. Anderson reportedly attended the party as a guest. “While the officers were investigating the party, they were placed on the lawn before the boy was experiencing alcohol-related…

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect Rep. Ronestes represents Kansas in the House. President Trump’s appeal will face tests Tuesday in the Florida special election on behalf of his national security adviser Mike Waltz in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Trump and Waltz each won the district with more than 30 points in November, but Republican candidate Randy Fein has been behind in fundraising and voting in the district’s special elections. Trump and other National Republicans have been paying attention to race for the past week before what is likely to be a litmus test for Trump’s brand…

BANGKOK — Hooters has filed for bankruptcy protection at a US-based restaurant chain known for its chicken wings and skimpy weight staff outfits from “Hooters Girls.”HOA Restaurant Group filed a Chapter 11 protection claim Monday with North Texas Bankruptcy Court in Dallas.The company has encountered financial problems as its debt increased, but it says it intends to remain open within a few months to resolve the issue. The company’s original founders group, which owns almost a third of Hooters’ US locations, will buy and operate more stores, including about half of its largest volume restaurants, Hooters said in a news…

The state attorney general and the governor are suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over recent billions of cancellations in funding allocated to the health department during the COVID-19 pandemic.HHS’ decision to pull back about $12 billion in funds was made without a proper cause, in violation of the Management Procedure Act, the lawsuit states.Officials said ending the grants and agreements was done to “improve the effectiveness of the pandemic as it was issued for limited purposes.””Grants and cooperation agreements are no longer needed as the pandemic is over and limited purpose has run out,” they…

st. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – A Gulf War veteran convicted of shotgun killing his girlfriend and her three children is set to be executed in Florida. Jeffrey Hutchinson, 59, is set to die May 1 at a Florida prison near Stark City. Republican DeSantis signed a death warrant Monday night. On the night of September 11th, 1998, in the Panhandle town of Crestview, Florida, Hutchinson had an argument with his girlfriend, Rennie Flaherty, and set out to go to the bar, court records show. The bartender recalled that Hutchinson spoke out about their arguments, drank a beer and then left…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) – More than a week after three sailors were retrieved after a capsized ship in Florida waters, staff have found the last missing individual, a child. On March 21st, an 18-foot boat was capsized on the St. John’s River near Goat Island for unknown reasons. Jacksonville, a U.S. Coast Guard sector, responded to the scene and saved four people on the boat. Previous report: Child disappears and three people die after boat capsizes in Florida waters Four other sailors were reported likely below. Later that weekend, staff recovered the bodies of three of the four sailors. One…

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (WFLA) – For the first time in six years, both Disney’s famous water parks will be open this summer. April marks the 30th anniversary of Blizzard Beach Water Park, and after a brief closure next month, the park will reopen from May 21st to September 7th. Disney said they would celebrate with park anniversary themed parties throughout April, meeting and greeting Disney characters, temporary tattoos and specialized products. Blizzard Beach will be temporarily closed on May 1st, when the tropical-themed typhoon lagoon opens. Guests can enjoy classic rides such as the Clash ‘n’Gasher, Hunger Kowabanga and…