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Body cam catches elite federal prosecutor offering his Justice Department card in DUI crash arrest
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When police arrived at his house to investigate a hit-and-run, Joseph Ruddy, one of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors, looked so drunk he could barely stand up straight, leaning on the tailgate of his pickup to keep his balance. But he...
A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state attorney whose suspension marks the second time Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has removed a top Democratic prosecutor from office because of policy differences is challenging the decision. DeSantis failed to demonstrate that Monique Worrell was...
USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium despite concerns academics are being left behind
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When the University of South Florida kicked off its first football season in 1997, the program's offices were headquartered in a glorified trailer on campus known as the “Ponderosa.” Back then, the Bulls played their games miles away in Tampa Stadium, affectionately called...
Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane
Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest Florida more than 130 miles (210 kilometers) away. This time it was Hurricane Idalia, which caused some serious flooding as it sideswiped the area but packed much more punch at landfall...
Oragenics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Oragenics Inc. (OGEN) on Monday reported a loss of $3.1 million in its second quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of $1.51 per share. The oral health ad antibiotics company posted revenue of $13,200 in...
Primo: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Primo Water Corporation (PRMW) on Thursday reported net income of $21.3 million in its second quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 13 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and stock option...
BRP Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — BRP Group, Inc. (BRP) on Wednesday reported a second-quarter loss of $23.9 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 40 cents. Earnings,...
HCI Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — HCI Group Inc. (HCI) on Tuesday reported earnings of $12.4 million in its second quarter. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of $1.28 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, were $1.22 per share. The...
Heritage Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. (HRTG) on Tuesday reported profit of $7.8 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 30 cents. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs,...
Masonite: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Masonite International Corp. (DOOR) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $48.2 million. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of $2.16 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.30 per...
