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16 migrants detained after cargo ship jump in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating a group of at least 16 migrants who apparently were stowaways aboard a cargo ship headed to Puerto Rico and jumped into the ocean as it neared the U.S. territory on Tuesday. The incident occurred in San Juan Bay and...
AP source: Jaguars bringing back special teams ace Wingard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with negotiations says backup safety Andrew Wingard has agreed to return to Jacksonville on a three-year, $9.6 million contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move can’t become official...
AP sources: Vikings reach deals with DE Davenport, TE Oliver
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings ramped up their pass rush and run blocking on Monday by agreeing to terms with former New Orleans defensive end Marcus Davenport and former Baltimore tight end Josh Oliver, according to two different people with direct knowledge of each deal. ...
AP source: Jets agree with LB Quincy Williams on 3-year deal
The New York Jets and linebacker Quincy Williams agreed Sunday on a three-year deal, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press. The deal is for $18 million, and includes $9 million in guarantees, according to the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of...
FRP Holdings: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — FRP Holdings Inc. (FRPH) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.8 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had profit...
FAA says it fixed issue that delayed some Florida flights
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it fixed a radar issue that caused it to halt flights to and from parts of South Florida for about an hour. The FAA did not describe the radar problem in detail, but a spokesman said it affected air-route traffic control centers in...
Jaguars place franchise tag on TE Engram after career year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Evan Engram will be back in Jacksonville for another season, probably longer if the Jaguars get their way. The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on the veteran tight end Monday, guaranteeing him a one-year, $11.345 million contract in 2023. Engram and the...
NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday, clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. The league said Ridley, who had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, is...
Signs of Everglades recovery emerge
MIAMI (AP) — After decades of planning and pleading for political support and dollars to restore the Everglades, there are growing signs that the massive multibillion-dollar effort is beginning to “get the water right.” That’s long been the measure of success for the federal...
Dream Finders Homes: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dream Finders Homes Inc. (DFH) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $86.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had profit of 78 cents. The homebuilder posted...
