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Man arrested after breaking into Busch Gardens, hopping into alligator enclosure and filming video for social media, police say

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

(CNN) — A man is accused of breaking into a Florida theme park, jumping into an alligator enclosure and filming a video for social media – a dangerous stunt that authorities say led to his arrest.Police in Tampa Bay say Jacob Pursifull, 20, hopped a fence to enter Busch Gardens theme park illegally on June 1. He and two others went to the park’s alligator enclosure, which is outfitted with two layers of metal fencing, footage of the incident shows.Authorities say Pursifull entered the enclosure while one of the people with him recorded him, according to a news release from the Tampa Police Department.Onlookers can be seen in a video posted to social media showing Pursifull inside the enclosure, with some shouting at him to get out and that it was dangerous to get that close to the reptiles. Footage of the incident went viral online.“Another wild Karen. Crikey!” Pursifull can be heard saying in a clip cited by CNN affiliate WBBH.It is unclear whether Pursifull has legal rep...

Easy Key Lime Pie

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

INGREDIENTS:• 4 egg yolks• 2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk• 1 cup key lime juice• zest of 1 lime• 1 prepared graham cracker crustDIRECTIONS/METHOD OF PREPARATION:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Beat the egg yolks and lime zest with a hand mixer, or whisk, until it gets a little fluffy.Add in the sweetened condensed milk a little at a time and continue to mix until fully combined then add key lime juice last and mix.Pour mixture into unbaked graham cracker crust.Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 20 minutes.Allow to cool completely and then refrigerate overnight (or 2 hours minimum).Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Publix Aprons® Haitian-Style Braised Pork (Griot)

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

Total time: 45 minutesActive time: 25 minutesServes 6Ingredients:1 medium sweet onion1 medium green bell pepper1 medium red bell pepper1/4 bunch + 2 tablespoonsfresh Italian parsley4 cloves garlic1 orange, for juice1 lemon, for juice2 limes, for juice1 Scotch bonnet (or redhabanero) pepper3 lb boneless pork shoulder(or picnic)Large zip-top bag1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoonkosher salt, divided1 tablespoon pepper1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauceNonstick aluminum foil2 tablespoons olive oilDirections/Method of Preparation:Chop onion, bell peppers, and parsley. Smash garlic. Juice orange (1/2 cup), lemon (2 tablespoons), and limes (2 tablespoons). Halve Scotch bonnet(or red habanero) pepper, remove membrane and seeds (if desired), and chop finely. Cut pork into 1-inch chunks(wash hands).Place in bag: onions, bell peppers, Scotch bonnet (or red habanero) pepper, 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, thyme, citrus juices, ...

Jerk Shrimp Skewers

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

INGREDIENTS:• 1 Pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (you can either leave tails on or remove them)• 2 tablespoon Grace Jerk Seasoning• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil• zest of 1 whole orange and HALF of it’s juice it’s juice• 2 teaspoons minced garlic• Salt and pepper to taste• Creamy Lime slaw• 1/2 bag coleslaw mix• ¾ cup Greek yogurt• 1 tbsp. of sour cream optional• 1 tbsp. of white, distilled vinegar• Zest and juice of one lime• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely choppedDIRECTIONS/METHOD OF PREPARATION:If making the recipe on the grill soak wooden skewers in water for about 10 minutesMarinate shrimp in jerk seasoning, oil orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic and salt and pepper and let sit while you make the creamy lime slaw.Combine the Greek Yogurt, vinegar, lime zest and juice and cilantro and whisk until combined then toss with the cole slaw.Heat your outdoor grill (or pan if cooking inside) to medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side.Serve the creamy lime s...

Publix Aprons® Arroz con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

Total time: 50 minutesActive time: 20 minutesServes 8Ingredients:3 cloves garlic1 medium white onion1/2 bunch fresh cilantro1 small green bell pepper1 medium tomato4 green onions1 (15.5 oz) can pigeon peas1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups white rice3 cups water1 cube chicken bouillon1 (0.17 oz) packet sazón withazafrán seasoningDirections/Method of Preparation:Chop garlic, white onion (1 cup), cilantro(1/2 cup), pepper (1/2 cup), and tomato.Slice green onions. Drain peas.Preheat 4-quart stockpot on medium-high2-3 minutes; place oil in pot. Stir in white onions,cilantro, peppers, and garlic; cook and stir5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and salt;cook 1 more minute.Stir in peas, green onions, rice, water, bouilloncube, and sazón until blended. Reduce heat tomedium-low and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes.Reduce heat to low and cover: cook18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid hasbeen absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand5 minutes; uncover, fluff with fork, and...

Mets Notebook: Tommy Hunter designated for assignment in ‘tough’ move for Buck Showalter

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

PITTSBURGH — The Mets had to part ways with clubhouse favorite Tommy Hunter on Saturday, which was a difficult decision for all involved and now leaves a different decision for the veteran right-hander.Will the 36-year-old continue playing if he’s claimed off waivers, or will he retire?The Mets designated Hunter for assignment on Saturday after he pitched in back-to-back games and gave up four earned runs. The Mets needed fresh arms for a beleaguered bullpen and the Mets were able to get two from Triple-A Syracuse by using Hunter’s roster spot and optioning left-hander Zach Muckenhirn, who pitched 2 1/3 innings in Friday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.Muckenhirn wouldn’t be able to pitch for a few more days and the Mets are still reeling from having to use six pitchers Thursday night in Atlanta. The Mets recalled right-hander John Curtiss and left-hander Josh Walker.“Everybody has history with Tommy, so it’s tough,” manager Buck Show...

Ted Kaczynski, known as the ‘Unabomber,’ dies in prison at 81

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday. He was 81.Branded the “Unabomber” by the FBI, Kaczynski died at the federal prison medical center in Butner, N.C., Kristie Breshears, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons, told The Associated Press. He was found unresponsive in his cell early Saturday morning and was pronounced dead around 8 a.m., she said. A cause of death was not immediately known.Before his transfer to the prison medical facility, he had been held in the federal Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado, since May 1998, when he was sentenced to four life sentences plus 30 years for a campaign of terror that set universities nationwide on edge. He admitted committing 16 bombings from 1978 and 1995, permanently maiming several of his victims.Years before the Sept. 11 attacks an...

23-year-old Brockton man accused of shooting six-year Boston police veteran

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

A 23-year-old Brockton man allegedly shot a six-year veteran of the Boston Police Department Friday night after the cop saw the man attempting to rob a pizza delivery driver in Roxbury, according to a police report released Saturday afternoon.Police were already on the lookout for John Lazare, 23, of Brockton after officers spoke with a pizza delivery driver earlier in the week, who said they were robbed at gunpoint as they delivered a pair of pies to a warehouse at 44 Cedric Street, the listed address of Bully Boy Distillers.Boston police officials praised the officer — and other responding law enforcement — for not firing his weapon in return after being shot in the foot and butt. Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the injured officer “did everything he could to honor the sanctity of life and make sure that this person was also captured.”“It could have ended very differently in so many ways,” Cox said Saturday at police headquarters. “If anyone shoots at an officer, they do that...

Man City beats Inter Milan 1-0 to win first Champions League title and complete 3-trophy sweep

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

ISTANBUL (AP) — Manchester City won the Champions League title for the first time by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul’s Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadium on Saturday.Rodri struck in the 68th minute to see the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners complete a treble of trophies this season.“Today we made history,” City captain Ilkay Gundogan said. “We knew everyone was talking about the treble. The pressure was there but this team is built to handle the pressure in the best possible way.”While it is the first time City has won European soccer’s biggest club competition, it is a third Champions League crown for Pep Guardiola as a coach.He had tears in his eyes as he celebrated on the field with his players after ending his long wait for the title he last won with Barcelona in 2011.It was his 30th major piece of silverware as a coach and the second time he has won a treble, emulating his feat with Barcelona in 2009. City became just the second English club to complete a sweep of the tw...

‘The battle isn’t won’: Next 48 hours crucial in Quebec wildfire fight: Bonnardel

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

MONTREAL — The next 48 hours will be crucial in Quebec’s wildfire fight in northern and western parts of the province, Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said Saturday, with authorities hoping the situation remains stable ahead of rain forecast for early next week.Bonnardel told reporters that warmer temperatures and lower humidity levels will precede the moment when precipitation is expected Tuesday in those hard hit regions, noting the hotter, drier conditions could exacerbate the wildfire situation.“We have to hold on for the next 48 hours, the flammability index will increase, the humidity will cease and the temperature will rise. It’s a cocktail that could bring new fires,” Bonnardel said.“The battle isn’t won,” he added.Environment Canada meteorologists are forecasting about 10 to 20 millimetres of rain for affected regions when the precipitation does arrive. On Saturday, firefighters set their sights on Normétal — located 720...