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Tampa teen faces murder charge in mass shooting on Halloween weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 20-year-old during a Halloween weekend mass shooting that left two people dead and 16 injured in Tampa's Ybor City, officials said. “This defendant is a perfect example of why we...
52 sea turtles experiencing 'cold stun' in New England flown to rehab in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts. The turtles arrived in Tampa on Tuesday, and 16 were...
UCF to face Georgia Tech in Gasparilla Bowl. Knights will make 6th appearance under different titles
Gasparilla Bowl, Tampa, Fla. UCF (6-6, 3-6 Big 12) vs. Georgia Tech (6-6, 5-3 ACC), Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m. EST LOCATION: Tampa, Florida TOP PLAYERS Georgia Tech QB Haynes King has passed for 2,755 yards and 26 of his 35 touchdowns. He has...
Struggling Buccaneers feel sense of urgency to pull out of tailspin and salvage season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There’s a growing sense of urgency for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to pull out of a six-week tailspin and salvage their season. While a 27-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers only dropped the Bucs (4-6) a game behind the NFC South-leading New Orleans Saints with...
Second arrest made in Halloween weekend shooting in Tampa that killed 2, injured 16 others
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A second person was arrested Thursday in a Tampa, Florida, mass shooting that erupted during Halloween festivities, leaving two dead and 16 injured, police said. A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Palm Beach County and was waiting to be transported back to Tampa,...
Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was tired after getting home to Tampa, Florida, following a cross-country flight. About 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, 9-year-old son Andres came up to him. “Dad, I’m bored. I want to go out and play catch. I want to do some picks,” Mendoza remembered his...
Florida deputies struck intentionally by man driving car recovering after surgeries, sheriff says
BRANDON, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida sheriff's deputies remained hospitalized Friday after surgeries for injuries they suffered when a man intentionally plowed into them with his speeding car, authorities said. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a video message that...
Oragenics: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Oragenics Inc. (OGEN) on Thursday reported a loss of $2 million in its third quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 85 cents per share. The oral health ad antibiotics company posted revenue of $7,500 in...
HCI Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — HCI Group Inc. (HCI) on Tuesday reported earnings of $13.2 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of $1.34. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to $1.41 per share. ...
Masonite: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Masonite International Corp. (DOOR) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $41.5 million. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had net income of $1.86 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.04 per share....
