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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The DAILY PULSE

Early storm in Atlantic a possibility
The 2012 hurricane season might get an early start, with the possibility of a tropical depression or storm in the western Caribbean some time next week, according to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. More.

Memorial Day travel will be up this year
More Floridians will be hitting the road this Memorial Day than did last year.

Corner Bakery Cafe to open 10 restaurants in Tampa Bay
Corner Bakery Cafe has signed a deal to have 10 of its casual restaurants operating in the Tampa Bay area within five to seven years.

South Floridians welcome JetBlue's new West Palm Beach- to- San Juan service
JetBlue has begun year-round direct flights from PBIA to San Juan.

Jacksonville mayor admits to his mistake on pension
Mayor Alvin Brown said today he made a mistake when he signed up for a state retirement plan that required the city to make financial contributions.

Earlier:
• FCAT writing benchmarks lowered
• New Citizens customers may see much higher bills
• Bal Harbour Shops: A swanky space
• Tampa Bay is the most 'financially distressed' metro in U.S. | • More news ...


Who said that?

	South Florida's current economic problems are like "one of those pythons found in the Everglades that goes through a period of digestion."