America Today Staff 
A 70-year-old man convicted in the decades-old killing of his teenage step-niece is scheduled for execution in Florida on Thursday evening. James Ernest Hitchcock is set to receive a lethal injection at Florida State Prison, with the procedure expected to begin at 6 p.m. Hitchcock was originally sentenced to death in 1977 after being found guilty … Read more
An 18-year-old content creator has filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County accusing social media influencer Braden Peters—known online as “Clavicular”—of serious misconduct, including battery, fraud, and emotional harm. According to the complaint, the influencer allegedly injected the teen with an unapproved substance during a livestream without her consent and later used her image for financial … Read more
Officials in Los Angeles County are offering relief to property owners affected by recent wildfires, allowing eligible residents to request cancellation of late penalties on property taxes. Thursday marks the deadline for tax payments in areas impacted by the Eaton Fire and Palisades fire. However, many homeowners are still dealing with displacement and rebuilding efforts … Read more
Two teenagers were arrested Wednesday night after allegedly attempting to break into a home in the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles, police said. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded around 9:10 p.m. to a report of a burglary in progress in the 12200 block of Beaufait Avenue. Authorities said one of the … Read more
An Eastern Kentucky volunteer fire department has issued a public apology after one of its members shared video from the scene of an injury crash on social media, raising concerns about privacy violations and departmental policy. The Martin Volunteer Fire Department posted the apology on Facebook, addressing nearby emergency agencies and those involved in the … Read more
Police in Lexington are investigating a robbery involving a minor that occurred near a local school campus. According to authorities, the incident happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of Centre Parkway, close to the Fayette County Public Schools Tates Creek campus. Officials later confirmed the robbery took place at Gainesway Park, not … Read more
A dispute at a home in Saginaw, Michigan turned violent after two people were shot, leading to charges against a Florida man and a manhunt for his alleged accomplice. Paul E. Menzies Jr., 34, was arraigned on multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to murder, weapons possession, and felony firearm offenses. The most serious … Read more
A murder case in Jackson, Michigan has come to an end after the accused accepted a plea deal following an earlier mistrial. Ke’Juan Watts, 22, pleaded guilty on April 10 to one count of manslaughter, according to court records. The charge carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison. Watts had been … Read more
A 42-year-old Brazilian man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a Disney cast member during a meet-and-greet at Epcot earlier this month. According to reports, Diego Rodriguez was arrested following an incident on April 21 involving a performer portraying Mirabel Madrigal from the animated film Encanto. Authorities say the performer was interacting with guests when … Read more
A Florida man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme involving virtual teller machines in Jackson County, Michigan, authorities confirmed. Teandre Tyron Jasper, 32, entered a guilty plea on April 28 to one count of illegal use of a financial transaction device, according to court records. A second, similar charge was dismissed as … Read more