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Florida coach Todd Golden 'happy to put it behind us' after school clears him in Title IX case

Jan. 30, 2025 13:59 PM EST

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden is ready to move on, with any potential legal response to come after the season. That might not happen until April for the fifth-ranked Gators. In the meantime, Florida is embarking on a daunting, two-week stretch...

L3Harris: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 30, 2025 07:32 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $453 million. The Melbourne, Florida-based company said it had net income of $2.37 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $3.47...

Roper Technologies: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 30, 2025 07:21 AM EST

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $462.3 million. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had net income of $4.28 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $4.81...

Florida A&M hosts Alabama State after Bryant's 24-point game

Jan. 30, 2025 04:09 AM EST

Alabama State Hornets (5-14, 3-4 SWAC) at Florida A&M Rattlers (6-12, 3-4 SWAC) Tallahassee, Florida; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State visits Florida A&M after Kaitlyn Bryant scored 24 points in Alabama State's 69-67 loss to the Texas Southern...

Florida hosts No. 23 Vanderbilt following Blakes' 33-point showing

Jan. 30, 2025 03:46 AM EST

Vanderbilt Commodores (17-4, 4-3 SEC) at Florida Gators (11-10, 2-5 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Vanderbilt visits Florida after Mikayla Blakes scored 33 points in Vanderbilt's 66-64 victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide. ...

Bellarmine takes on North Florida after Harrison's 22-point game

Jan. 30, 2025 03:27 AM EST

North Florida Ospreys (4-17, 0-8 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (13-8, 4-4 ASUN) Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bellarmine hosts North Florida after Hayley Harrison scored 22 points in Bellarmine's 67-52 victory against the Stetson Hatters. ...

Tandy scores 26, Florida Atlantic beats UTSA 94-74

Jan. 29, 2025 22:38 PM EST

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — KyKy Tandy's 26 points helped Florida Atlantic defeat UTSA 94-74 on Wednesday night. Tandy shot 9 for 11, including 8 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Owls (11-10, 4-4 American Athletic Conference). Kaleb Glenn scored 17 points while going 7 of 10 (2 for 4...

Miles' 18 points, Lliteras' clutch layup, lead North Florida over Stetson 101-100 in OT

Jan. 29, 2025 22:25 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jasai Miles scored 18 points, Nate Lliteras made the winning layup with 2.8 seconds remaining in overtime and North Florida defeated Stetson 101-100 on Wednesday night. Miles also added seven rebounds for the Ospreys (11-11, 4-5 Atlantic Sun Conference)....

Lawal, Schutt carry Virginia Tech to 76-66 win over Florida State

Jan. 29, 2025 22:03 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Tobi Lawal scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Jaden Schutt scored 16 points and Virginia Tech never trailed in beating Florida State 76-66 on Wednesday night. Taylor Bol Bowen scored 14 points shooting 6 for 8 and finished a rebound shy of a...

After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill

Jan. 29, 2025 18:07 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill on Wednesday in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown with Republican legislative leaders over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown. ...