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13-year-old, police officer injured in gun battle outside Florida apartment complex, authorities say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A 13-year-old exchanged gunfire with police during a chase through a residential neighborhood in Florida, wounding one officer and ending up in the hospital after being shot himself, officials said. One officer was shot in the foot Wednesday evening in Lakeland, between Tampa and Orlando in central Florida, and is expected to be released from a hospital in coming days, police said. No other officers were injured.Officers were responding to reports of a drive-by shooting at a park. Officer Jamie Smith spotted the suspect’s vehicle and pursued it. When it stopped, the three occupants jumped out and fled, according to Police Chief Sam Taylor.Smith saw the 13-year-old running down a sidewalk next to an apartment complex, carrying a firearm, Taylor said. The teen went into the complex despite being commanded to stop. As Smith turned a corner, the teen was crouched in wait for him and fired at least one round from a handgun, Taylor said.The officer was struck in the ...

Alexandria neighborhood makes Virginia group’s list of ‘most endangered historic places’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

Alexandria’s Town of Potomac Historic District has made Preservation Virginia’s newly released “Most Endangered Historic Places List.”The Town of Potomac Historic District, which includes the popular Del Ray neighborhood, is losing historic, mid-sized houses as newer residents and developers build outsized and out-of-character ones, according to the historic preservation group.Preservation Virginia’s solution to preserving the area’s historic charm: setting up a local overlay district with guidelines and review by an architectural review board, “such as in Old Town Alexandria and the Parker-Gray Historic District.”Preservation Virginia’s 2023 list of “Most Endangered Historic Places,” includes eight other “individual locations and two thematic listings from across the Commonwealth.” They are:African American Watermen Sites of the Chesapeake Bay: The rural, coastal locations of most watermen communities mak...

OncoCyte: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — OncoCyte Corp. (OCX) on Thursday reported earnings of $2.4 million in its first quarter.The Irvine, California-based company said it had net income of 2 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 4 cents per share.The cancer diagnostic test developer posted revenue of $297,000 in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OCX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OCXSource

Salarius: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SLRX) on Thursday reported a loss of $5.3 million in its first quarter.The Houston-based company said it had a loss of $2.23 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SLRX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SLRXSource

EMagin: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. (AP) — HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. (AP) — EMagin Corp. (asterisk) (EMAN) on Thursday reported a loss of $2.6 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hopewell Junction, New York-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents.The microdisplay maker posted revenue of $6.6 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EMAN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EMANSource

Theriva Biologics: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Theriva Biologics, Inc. (TOVX) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.5 million in its first quarter.The Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of 30 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TOVX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TOVXSource

Geron: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

FOSTER CITY, Calif. (AP) — FOSTER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Geron Corp. (GERN) on Thursday reported a loss of $38.1 million in its first quarter.The Foster City, California-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 9 cents per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $21,000 in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GERN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GERNSource

S&W Seed: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — S&W Seed Co. (SANW) on Thursday reported profit of $32.1 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Longmont, Colorado-based company said it had profit of 74 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 7 cents per share.The alfalfa seed company posted revenue of $17.7 million in the period.S&W Seed expects full-year revenue in the range of $65 million to $75 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SANW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SANWSource

A push for more long-distance flights at Reagan National Airport gets pushback from airports authority

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

Many people in the D.C. area prefer flying out of Reagan National Airport due to its proximity and lack of shuttles involved — but a decadeslong rule concerning long-distance flights the airport can accommodate makes options limited for travelers.Now, a bipartisan bill proposed by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) aims to add 28 daily flights, including more long-distance flights, at Reagan National Airport.“By limiting the number of flights in and out of National Airport, we are squeezing consumers — they are the ones paying the price,” said Johnson, a senior member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, in a statement introducing the Direct Capital Access (DCA) Act.A federal “perimeter” rule restricting long-distance flights was established in the 1960s. With few exceptions, it caps the distance of flights in and out of Reagan National Airport at 1,250 miles.The new bill has support from the Capital Access Alliance, a ...

Winter storm warning in Colorado mountains

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While the Denver area might be seeing rain showers, weather conditions are different in the mountains.Snow is falling in the high country. Colorado Department of Transportation cameras showed snow falling in areas like Winter Park, Loveland Pass, and near the Eisenhower Tunnel on Thursday morning.Winter storm warningThe National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that started early Wednesday and lasts until 12 p.m. on Friday.The NWS said heavy snow accumulations from eight to 16 inches are possible for areas like Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks, and the mountains of Summit County. Is Denver done with snow? It’s possible Places above 10,000 feet in those areas will see the highest snow amounts, the NWS said.Here is a look at the current warnings and advisories:Weather advisories (May 11, 2023)Where to see weather alertsIf a severe weather alert is issued for your area, whether it is a thunder...