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Juan Henao walks with his attorneys following a federal court hearing into the disappearance of his sister, Ana Maria Henao Knezevich, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Miami. Her husband, David Knezevich was denied bond after he was arrested and charged with kidnapping her from an apartment in Spain. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Federal judge orders Florida man held without bond in his estranged wife's disappearance in Spain

A federal judge has ordered a Florida man to be held without bond in connection with his estranged wife's February disappearance in Spain. Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres ruled Friday that David … more

By TERRY SPENCER | 5/10/24

FILE - Hurricane Ivan seen on the computer screen at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 seen 250 miles from the Gulf Coast and Tropical Storm Jeanne is seen as approaches Puerto Rico. The top U.S. officials in the business of predicting, preparing and responding to natural disasters had a message for Floridians on Friday with the start of hurricane season less than a month away: It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit but when. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter, File)

It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit Florida, but when, forecasters say

U.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters have a message for Floridians: It’s not a matter of if but when a hurricane will hit the state. With the 2024 hurricane … more

By MIKE SCHNEIDER | 5/10/24

Dangerous storms crashed over parts of the South on Thursday as the region cleans up from earlier severe weather that spawned tornadoes. The storms follow a streak of torrential rains and tornadoes this week from the Plains to the Midwest.

Storms slam parts of Florida, Mississippi and elsewhere as cleanup from earlier tornadoes continues

Powerful storms bringing damaging high winds threatened several southern states early Friday as residents cleared debris from deadly severe weather that produced twisters in Michigan, Tennessee and … more

5/10/24

This image provided by NASA shows a solar flare, as seen in the bright flash in the lower right, captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory on May 9, 2024. A severe geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Earth starting Friday and lasting all weekend _ the first in nearly 20 years. (NASA/SDO via AP)

Strong solar storm could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

A strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. and potentially disrupt communications this weekend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a … more

By MARCIA DUNN | 5/10/24

Gencor: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gencor Industries Inc. (GENC) on Friday reported profit of $6.2 million in its fiscal second quarter. The Orlando, Florida-based company said it had … more

5/10/24

FILE - This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, shows Senior Airman Roger Fortson in a Dec. 24, 2019, photo. (U.S. Air Force via AP, File)

Airman shot by deputy doted on little sister and aimed to buy mom a house, family says

The family of the U.S. Air Force airman shot and killed by a deputy in Florida says he was devoted to improving the lives of a younger sister, brother and his mom. An Okaloosa County sheriff’s … more

By STEPHEN SMITH and SUDHIN THANAWALA | 5/9/24

American Coastal: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — American Coastal Insurance Corporation (ACIC) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $23.6 million. The Saint Petersburg, … more

5/9/24

Florida's largest power company is preparing for this year's hurricane season by pretending a major storm already hit. (AP Video: Cody Jackson)

Florida's major power company prepares for this year's hurricanes by dealing with a fake one

Florida's largest power company is preparing for this year's hurricane season by pretending a major storm already hit. Florida Power & Light is conducting its annual mock hurricane drills this week … more

By TERRY SPENCER | 5/9/24

This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, shows Senior Airman Roger Fortson in a Dec. 24, 2019, photo. The Air Force says the airman supporting its Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., was shot and killed on May 3, 2024, during an incident involving the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. (U.S. Air Force via AP)

Attorney, family of Black airman fatally shot by Florida deputies want a transparent investigation

The family of a Black U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff's deputies at his off-base apartment will join civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a news conference calling for … more

By DAVID FISCHER | 5/9/24

Hilton Grand Vacations: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (HGV) on Thursday reported a loss of $4 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Orlando, Florida-based … more

5/9/24

Apyx: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Apyx Medical Corporation (APYX) on Thursday reported a loss of $7.6 million in its first quarter. The Clearwater, Florida-based company said it … more

5/9/24

Supporters react as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Freeland, Mich., Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention

Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention. The Republican Party of Florida said he will serve … more

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON | 5/8/24

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says

A civil rights attorney says deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when … more

By DAVID FISCHER | 5/8/24

Immersion: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

AVENTURA, Fla. (AP) — AVENTURA, Fla. (AP) — Immersion Corp. (IMMR) on Wednesday reported earnings of $18.7 million in its first quarter. The Aventura, Florida-based company said it had profit … more

5/8/24

Helios Technologies: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) on Wednesday reported earnings of $9.2 million in its first quarter. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it … more

5/8/24

Catalyst: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. (CPRX) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $23.3 million. The Coral Gables, Florida-based … more

5/8/24

NV5: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — NV5 Global, Inc. (NVEE) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $408,000. On a per-share basis, the Hollywood, Florida-based company said … more

5/8/24

International Money Express: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — International Money Express, Inc. (IMXI) on Wednesday reported profit of $12.1 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Miami-based company said it … more

5/8/24

Icahn Enterprises: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

SUNNY ISLES, Fla. (AP) — SUNNY ISLES, Fla. (AP) — Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP) on Wednesday reported a loss of $38 million in its first quarter. The Sunny Isles, Florida-based company said it … more

5/8/24

Zevra Therapeutics: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (ZVRA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $16.6 million in its first quarter. The Celebration, Florida-based company … more

5/8/24