May 16, 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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2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into the Atlantic after rehabbing in Florida
2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into the Atlantic after rehabbing in Florida

A crowd cheered and took photos as two loggerhead sea turtles slowly made their way through the sand and into the Atlantic Ocean. Monday's turtle release marked the end of their rehabilitation at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida.

 

 

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