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Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Hubert, an airport security officer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recalls helping fellow Transportation Security Administration workers get essentials from food banks when they worked without pay during the last government shutdown. By the end of the 35-day ordeal, he needed...
8 injured when JetBlue flight from Ecuador hits severe turbulence as it approaches Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale hit extreme turbulence while approaching the Florida airport Monday, injuring seven passengers and a crew member, the airline said in a statement. JetBlue flight 1256 had traveled from Guayaquil, Ecuador,...
Rescue helicopter pilot says he heard bangs before fiery crash that killed 2, report says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A pilot told investigators he heard a loud bang before a Florida medical rescue helicopter caught fire in flight last month, leading to a crash that killed a paramedic and a woman on the ground, a federal report released Friday said. The twin-engine...
National Beverage: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) on Thursday reported profit of $49.6 million in its fiscal first quarter. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had profit of 53 cents per share. The soft drink...
A rescue helicopter crashed into a Florida apartment complex, killing fire captain and a resident
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A medical rescue helicopter caught fire and broke apart shortly after takeoff Monday before crashing into an apartment complex near Fort Lauderdale, killing a paramedic captain on board and a resident on the ground, authorities said. Two others on...
Fort Lauderdale airport temporarily evacuated over security investigation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Passengers were forced to evacuate a check-in area at a terminal of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Sunday because of a security-related law enforcement investigation, officials said. The section of Terminal 1 was closed for about an...
Universal Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. (UVE) on Thursday reported profit of $28.6 million in its second quarter. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had net income of 93 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for...
Element Solutions: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Element Solutions Inc (ESI) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $29.9 million. On a per-share basis, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had net income of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for...
Groups working to round up domesticated rabbits that have been running loose in Florida neighborhood
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (AP) — Dan Trebowski was angry when he saw people in front of his Wilton Manors home trying to capture the lionhead rabbits that have populated his neighborhood. He feared the domesticated bunnies, who are not meant to live outdoors, were being taken away to be killed. ...
AutoNation: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — AutoNation Inc. (AN) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $272.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had profit of $6.02. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs,...
