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No video voyeurism charge for ousted Florida GOP chair, previously cleared in rape case

Mar. 06, 2024 14:14 PM EST

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The ousted former chair of the Republican Party of Florida will not face a video voyeurism charge for recording a sexual encounter with a woman who accused him of rape, a case in which he was also not charged, prosecutors said Wednesday. The woman made...

Helios Technologies: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 26, 2024 18:08 PM EST

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) on Monday reported profit of $3.3 million in its fourth quarter. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had profit of 10 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 38...

Roper Technologies: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 31, 2024 07:28 AM EST

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $389 million. On a per-share basis, the Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had net income of $3.61. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs,...

Ousted Florida Republican chair cleared of rape allegation, but police seek video voyeurism charge

Jan. 19, 2024 18:02 PM EST

Police cleared the ousted chair of the Florida Republican Party of rape allegations on Friday, but said they have asked prosecutors to charge him with illegally video recording the sexual encounter he had with a female acquaintance. The Sarasota Police Department said in a statement...

Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year

Jan. 08, 2024 17:06 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican Party of Florida ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and elected his replacement in a special vote on Monday as police investigate a rape accusation against him. The turmoil was an unwelcome distraction for the state’s top Republican, Gov....