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The U.S. Education Agency says the Department of Justice could begin enforcement proceedings, saying it did not rule out boys and men from women’s sports.The U.S. Department of Education issued a final warning to Maine, telling them to agree to protect women’s sports or to suffer cuts in federal funds.On March 19, the Federal Bureau’s Civil Rights Office (OCR) sent a letter to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) informing them that they were violating the Title IX rules by allowing men to participate in sports events for women.Title IX prohibits gender-based discrimination in educational programs or activities that receive…

TALHASSEE – One of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ main programs to reshape how states treat Florida’s welfare is not complying with state laws that govern its surveillance, ethics and funding, according to an analysis by the Republican-led House Committee.The Hope Florida charity division, launched by First Lady Casey Desantis, has not told state legislators or auditors about the activities or structures required by state law.It also appears that he has not filed a federal tax return.The revelation pointed out in an analysis of the House bill and previewed last week by Times/Herald is one of Desantise’s top priorities for this session,…

For the first time since the pandemic era began, Walt Disney World water parks will be open to guests at the same time. The resort’s Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon will be open to the public even before its anniversary on Wednesday, May 21st.Waterparks was closed in March 2020 as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus pandemic with other parts of Disney World. Disney closed two attractions until early March 2021, when Blizzard Beach returned to its schedule. Typhoon Lagoon resumed in January 2022, but Blizzard Beach closed.Since then, Disney World has operated the water park on one open/open close…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man has become a billionaire after purchasing a $10 scratch-off ticket at a convenience store. The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that 58-year-old Kelvin Staggers won the $2 million top prize from the ultimate VIP ca $hword scratch-off game at the Lottery’s Miami District Office. Staggers chose to receive the prize money as a one-off, one-time payment of $1,195,000. More Florida Lottery Stories: Florida men buy a $10 scratch-off ticket at convenience stores, while $2 million Florida women win a $5 million top prize in ward-themed games Florida men win $1,000 a day after purchasing…

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…