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Boar's Head closing Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head said Friday it’s closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it will also permanently discontinue production of liverwurst, the product that was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and...
Discarded gender and diversity books trigger a new culture clash at a Florida college
When hundreds of books got hauled away in a dumpster from the library of the New College of Florida on Thursday, the tiny liberal arts college with a governing board dominated by appointees of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis once again found itself at the center of the state's culture wars. ...
Oragenics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Oragenics Inc. (OGEN) on Friday reported a loss of $2.3 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 51 cents. _____ This story was...
The Latest: Debby blamed for multiple deaths in Florida, Georgia, leaves thousands without power
High winds and heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby lashed Florida on Monday. At least four deaths were reported in the state, and hundreds had to be rescued from flooded homes. The storm is now threatening to flood some of America’s most historic Southern cities. ...
Helios Technologies: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) on Monday reported net income of $13.6 million in its second quarter. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had profit of 41 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came...
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co. recalled liverwurst because it may...
Roper Technologies: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $337.1 million. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had net income of $3.12 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, came to $4.48 per...
