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Michigan CB Will Johnson declares for draft, joining DT Mason Graham as likely 1st-round selections
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has joined defensive tackle Mason Graham in the NFL draft. Johnson declared for the draft on Wednesday, one day after Graham decided he would also skip his senior season with the Wolverines. Both preseason...
Florida lawmaker's party switch increases Republican supermajority in the House
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — If last month's election wasn't painful enough for Florida Democrats, they're losing another state House seat after one of their members announced Monday that she's switching parties. State Rep. Susan Valdés, a former school board member who was...
Florida man accused of hate crime in deadly shooting of gay man claims self-defense
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man accused of a hate crime for killing a gay man is asking a judge to dismiss the charges, saying he acted in self-defense. Gerald Radford testified on Friday that he feared for his own life when he shot John “Walt” Lay at a Tampa dog park on Feb....
Barrett scores 31, Barnes adds 17 in return from injury, and Raptors beat Timberwolves 110-105
TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for the first time this season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on Thursday night. Chris Boucher scored 22 points and...
Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation
NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays' ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation. “Given the devastation in that area,...
Lazy Days Holdings: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lazy Days Holdings, Inc. (GORV) on Monday reported a loss of $17.7 million in its third quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of $1.37 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and severance costs, came to...
Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees' nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press. Stuart Sternberg, the Rays'...
Mosaic: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mosaic Co. (MOS) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $122.2 million. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 38 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 34 cents per share. ...
Sila: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sila Realty Trust Inc. (SILA) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $31.7 million, or 57 cents per share, in the...
Bloomin' Brands: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bloomin' Brands Inc. (BLMN) on Friday reported third-quarter earnings of $6.9 million. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 8 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 21 cents per...
