April 23, 2024

Wednesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/21/2014

› Orlando is most dangerous city for pedestrians
A new report says Orlando is the most dangerous metro area for pedestrians, and three other Florida cities are also at the top of the list.
» See also: Tampa Bay ranks second-worst nationally in pedestrian deaths

› New local government watchdog gets four-year, $175,000 deal
A contract approved Tuesday clears the way for Palm Beach County's new government watchdog to get to work in June hunting for fraud, waste and abuse.

› 7 Florida cities among 25 cheapest vacation spots in the U.S.
Thinking of taking a summer trip? Then check out GoBankingRates.com's rankings of the top 25 least expensive travel destinations in the U.S. Seven Florida cities made the website's list of the top 25 most popular places to visit for less than $300 per person.

› Orlando files suit to take church land for soccer stadium
After a year of failed talks, Orlando has filed suit in court to force a family-owned church in Parramore to sell its land to make way for a new Major League Soccer stadium.

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