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Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aiden Bowles was stubborn, so even as Florida officials told residents of the barrier island north of St. Petersburg that Hurricane Helene's storm surge could be deadly, the retired restaurant owner stayed put. Caregiver Amanda Normand begged the...
What to know about Hurricane Helene and the flooding the storm left across the Southeast US
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida's sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state's Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia. The storm has been blamed for at least 40 deaths, according to an...
Tropical Weather Latest: Fast-moving Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major storm upon landfall
Helene strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, and forecasters warned that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida. The storm had already prompted residents to evacuate, schools to close and officials to declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia. ...
Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bill O’Brien cautioned it was just one win. What a massive first win of 2024 it was for Boston College — and for the O’Brien Era. Treshaun Ward totaled 138 yards of offense, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former...
Elite prosecutor misused position by offering Justice Department card in DUI stop, watchdog finds
MIAMI (AP) — One of the nation's most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors flouted ethics rules last year when he drunkenly handed his business card to Florida police investigating a hit-and-run crash, a Justice Department watchdog found. The finding comes nearly a year after The...
Lazy Days Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lazy Days Holdings, Inc. (GORV) on Thursday reported a loss of $44.2 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of $3.22. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.42 per...
Why the fastest-growing place for young kids in the US is in the metro with the oldest residents
THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — As one of the world's largest retirement communities, The Villages in central Florida is known for its endless golf courses, having the oldest median age in the United States and its traffic-stopping golf-cart parades usually supporting a Republican candidate during...
HCI Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — HCI Group Inc. (HCI) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $54.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of $4.24. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $4.21 per share. ...
Primo: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Primo Water Corporation (PRMW) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $16 million. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 10 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 26...
Heritage Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. (HRTG) on Tuesday reported profit of $18.9 million in its second quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 61 cents per share. The property and casualty insurance holding...
