Metro Briefs (may 27, 2015)

Gas logs are an ideal way to keep your fireplace looking winter-ready throughout the year. However, you don’t need to buy a cord of wood or Duraflame whenever you want or need a cozy fire. Gas logs are an easy and cost-efficient way to fill your needs, whatever they may be. However, that doesn’t mean that you should go and buy the first one that you see on sale.

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan where he was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting Wednesday morning, according to a person briefed on the investigation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the investigation. Police did not release the victim’s name, but said a 50-year-old was shot around 6:45 a.m.

The latest updates of where Broward and Palm Beach counties’ senior football players will be attending college and playing football at the next level: Damon Allen, West Boca Raton, S, FAU Nimari Brantley, Coconut Creek, DL, FAU Jaylin Brown, Cardinal Newman, RB, Pitt Sean Burke, South Broward, TE, FIU Cameron Davis, Blanche Ely, LB, FIU Deandre Desinor, Atlantic, RB, West Virginia Chris Ewald, Chaminade-Madonna, CB, Miami Aaron Ford Jr., West Boca Raton, LB, Alabama State Branden Hoch, St.

President-elect Donald Trump’s support for Pete Hegseth, who he announced as his nominee for defense secretary shortly after Election Day, is wobbling after a crush of controversy over a rape allegation and a 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother accusing him of a pattern of abuse toward women. How Hegseth fares through a series of tests Wednesday will be critical for his chances. He is set to continue his meetings with key senators, including Joni Ernst of Iowa, a combat veteran who has spoken about being sexually assaulted herself, and his mother is expected to sit for an interview on Fox News.

UCF opened the 2025 National Signing Day with plenty of uncertainty as the program moves forward amid a coaching search. Still, that didn’t stop the Knights from kicking things off with a couple of signees: Malachi Boone Buzz: The 3-star linebacker from South Sumter High School was the first player to sign his Letter of Intent on Wednesday.

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s surprising November run led to a recruiting surge in the Gators 2025 class. Coach Billy Napier’s program officially reaped the rewards Wednesday during early National Signing Day. UF entered with the nation’s 11th-ranked class featuring 23 commitments, including several key additions in recent weeks. Florida veteran offensive lineman Austin Barber leads a celebration after the Gators’ 31-11 win at Florida State last weekend.