April 26, 2024

Friday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/23/2014

› Florida may put bounty on exotic lionfish
Lionfish — the colorful, Asian aquarium star that has invaded Florida's waters — may soon have a price on its head. The Legislature in its recent session allocated $427,000 to start a bounty program for the exotic fish.

› Beckham team unveils alternative stadium plans
David Beckham’s vision of a Major League Soccer stadium in downtown Miami would do away with a portion of a long-planned waterfront park in exchange for filling what is now a deep-water boat slip and turning that land — and a neighboring parcel — into new green space.

› 7 places you should never use your debit card
Debit cards are a popular alternative to credit cards because they only allow you to spend what you have in your checking account. But they are rife with other dangers for your wallet.

› Miami Beach allows movie theaters to sell alcohol
Movie theaters in Miami Beach are now allowed to sell alcohol. The new rules would require establishments to have separate areas where alcohol is served and have a plan to keep minors out.

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