April 29, 2024

Monday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 3/14/2016

› JEA, solar advocates at odds over proposal
The Jacksonville Electric Authority and advocates for renewable energy disagree on a proposal by the utility to reduce compensation for rooftop-solar customers while tripling its own solar energy production.

› Theme parks find recipe for success in growing food options
In theme parks' early days, food was often an afterthought — served and consumed quickly, so visitors could get back to riding Space Mountain or watching the Shamu show.

› Braves deal won't burden Sarasota County, officials say
Residents and Sarasota County taxpayers will not be on the hook for the proposed deal to build the Atlanta Braves a new $100 million spring training complex, according to West Villages general manager Martin Black.

› Citing 'poor performance,' investors seek RTI takeover
A New York hedge fund company is trying to increase its influence over Alachua-based RTI Surgical after accusing the company of missteps that have devalued its stock.

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