JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — FRP Holdings Inc. (FRPH) on Wednesday reported profit of $2.9 million in its fourth quarter.
The Jacksonville, Florida-based company said …
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3/6/24
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A 34-year-old Royal Caribbean cruise employee is accused of hiding cameras inside bathrooms of passenger cabins to spy on guests. Arvin Joseph Mirasol was arrested Sunday on charges of production and …
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3/6/24
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Iconic Florida singer Jimmy Buffet named one of his albums “A1A” in honor of the coastal highway that winds through about 340 miles along the state’s Atlantic Coast, and now Florida is about to …
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By BRENDAN FARRINGTON
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3/5/24
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A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that limits diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces is unconstitutional. A three-judge …
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By CURT ANDERSON
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3/5/24
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ALACHUA, Fla. (AP) — ALACHUA, Fla. (AP) — AxoGen Inc. (AXGN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $3.9 million in its fourth quarter.
The Alachua, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents …
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3/5/24
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Miami Beach is trying to break up with spring break, but it’s not yet clear whether spring break will take the hint. After three consecutive years of spring break violence, Miami Beach officials …
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By DAVID FISCHER
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3/5/24
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — INNOVATE Corp. (VATE) on Monday reported a loss of $9.3 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the West Palm Beach, …
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3/4/24
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a new job for the longtime supporter who has led Walt Disney World’s government since his allies took it over. The Republican governor appointed Glen Gilzean on Monday …
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER
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3/4/24
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A South Florida gymnastics coach is in jail following accusations that he had sex with two girls when they were underage. Oscar Olea was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of sex crimes …
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3/4/24
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Restitution for decades of abuse at two now-shuttered reform schools where boys were beaten, raped and killed is now in the hands of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate unanimously passed a bill …
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By BRENDAN FARRINGTON
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3/4/24
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SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station who will oversee the arrival of two new rocketships during their stint. The U.S.-Russian crew should reach the station on …
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By MARCIA DUNN
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3/3/24
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Oil spill, fertilizer leak from sinking of cargo ship highlight risks to Red Sea from Houthi attacks
A vibrant fishing industry, some of the world’s largest coral reefs and desalination plants supplying millions with drinking water. They're all at risk from large amounts of fertilizer and oil …
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By JOSHUA GOODMAN
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3/2/24
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Investigators say a teenage girl who went missing in central Florida earlier this week is likely dead, though her body hasn’t been recovered. The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced Friday …
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3/1/24
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Florida lawmakers are bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media for children under 16 and finding a way to make him more comfortable with its language. DeSantis has …
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By BRENDAN FARRINGTON
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3/1/24
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The federal judge overseeing the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump is expected to set a trial date. It's a crucial decision that could affect whether the former president and leading …
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By ERIC TUCKER, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and FREIDA FRISARO
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3/1/24
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The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo astronauts has fallen silent, a week after breaking a leg and tipping over near the lunar south pole. Intuitive Machines' lander, …
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By MARCIA DUNN
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2/29/24
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A former U.S. ambassador says he will plead guilty to charges of serving as a secret agent for communist Cuba going back decades. The development Thursday brings an unexpectedly fast resolution to a …
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By JOSHUA GOODMAN
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2/29/24
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement...
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2/29/24
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Family of Cuban dissident who died in mysterious car crash sues accused American diplomat-turned-spy
The widow of a prominent Cuban dissident killed in a mysterious car crash has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a former U.S. ambassador suspected of working for Cuba. The state lawsuit filed …
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By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN
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2/29/24
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PCRX) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $24.9 million.
On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company …
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2/29/24
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