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UCF to face Georgia Tech in Gasparilla Bowl. Knights will make 6th appearance under different titles

Dec. 03, 2023 20:32 PM EST

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

Nov. 20, 2023 19:02 PM EST

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

Nov. 16, 2023 18:12 PM EST

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

Nov. 15, 2023 08:18 AM EST

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

Nov. 10, 2023 15:24 PM EST

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

Nov. 10, 2023 09:21 AM EST

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

Nov. 07, 2023 18:51 PM EST

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

Nov. 07, 2023 18:46 PM EST

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....

BRP Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 07, 2023 18:21 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — BRP Group, Inc. (BRP) on Tuesday reported a loss of $17.6 million in its third quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 29 cents per share. ...

Lazy Days Holdings: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 03, 2023 07:51 AM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lazy Days Holdings, Inc. (LAZY) on Friday reported a loss of $5.6 million in its third quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 48 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and costs related to mergers...