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Red Lobster closes dozens of locations across the US just months after 'endless shrimp' losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of Red Lobster locations across the U.S. are on the chopping block. Restaurant liquidator TAGeX Brands announced this week that it would be auctioning off the equipment of over 50 Red Lobster locations that were recently closed as part of the seafood chain's...
Florida family’s 911 call to help loved one ends in death after police breach safety protocols
Joanne Celestin realized right away her brother was not himself. Standing at the front door, he thought strangers were walking into the house he shared with his mom in their gated Florida neighborhood. He demanded Joanne hand over her keys so no one else could get inside. ...
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 profit of 42 cents per share. The maker of heavy machinery used for...
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 company said it had a loss of 4 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to...
United Parks & Resorts: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $11.2 million in its first quarter. The Orlando, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street...
The Celtics and Cavaliers last met in playoffs in 2018. This time Boston is the team to beat
BOSTON (AP) — One of the things Celtics forward Jaylen Brown remembers about his time inside the NBA’s Florida bubble in 2020 during the pandemic was his random sightings of Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell, then with the Utah Jazz, seemed to pop up in the common spaces of the bubble...
Marriott Vacations Worldwide: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (VAC) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $47 million. The Orlando, Florida-based company said it had net income of $1.22 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.80 per...
Xenia Hotels & Resorts: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc. (XHR) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The Orlando, Florida-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from...
Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They'll play Cleveland or Orlando
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. So far, the playoffs have been more of the same. The team that won 64 games to claim the league's overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to...
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
BOSTON (AP) — If this playoff run is about redemption for the Boston Celtics, it had to start with exacting some revenge against the Miami Heat. A year ago, Miami embarrassed Boston in a Game 7 showdown at TD Garden. This time, the Celtics returned the favor. ...
