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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
Million already voted in Florida as state Election Day gets underway
Across Florida, 869,453 people voted early and another 1.16 million mailed in absentee ballots, according to numbers posted Monday by the Florida Division of Elections. Of those voting early, 56.4 percent were Republicans and 42.5 percent were Democrats. In absentee ballots, the balance was nearly the same. More from the Palm Beach Post and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
See also:
» What you need to know on Florida primary day
» Millennial votea major factor in Florida primary
» Florida presidential primary could be key in nominations
» Marco Rubio reflects on candidacy ahead of Florida primary
» Opinion: It's time for open primaries in Florida
» Surge of early voting means long lines not expected at polls
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Despite rise in Florida cases, officials say Zika threat remains minor
Florida has reported more cases of Zika virus than any other U.S. state, but physicians say pregnant women probably don’t need to worry about contracting the illness that has been linked to a serious birth defect. [Source: Florida Times-Union]
Sea rise could force millions in Florida to adapt or flee, study finds
The number of people threatened by rising seas fueled by climate change in the U.S. could be three times greater than previously estimated, with nearly half living in Florida, according to a study published Monday. [Source: Miami Herald]
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Florida Supreme Court contenders
After five years in office, Gov. Rick Scott will soon get his first appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. See the list of those being considered for an appointment with profiles of the contenders. Access full story.
Americans' home wealth recovers $7 trillion as prices firm
The 2006-2009 housing slump reduced wealth by $7 trillion. Since then, the value of homeowners' equity in real estate has more than doubled from a low in the first quarter of 2009. [Source: Bloomberg]
› Port Everglades clocks record 54,700 cruise passengers in single day
Preliminary estimates show more than 54,700 passengers sailed in and out of the Broward County seaport, surpassing the previous single-day record of 53,485 on Dec. 20.
› South Florida inventor sues 3M over Post-it Notes
Alan Amron holds 40 U.S. patents, but he's most interested in an invention for which he gets no credit: the Post-it Note, that ubiquitous sticky-back product made into a worldwide success by the 3M Company.
› Orlando nearly wins in Smart City Challenge
Seeking a grant of $50 million for smart transportation, Orlando was one of nearly 80 cities from Anchorage to Miami that applied for the prize, made the top 10 but missed out on the lucrative cut for the final seven.
› Boca Raton lawyer helps golf resorts through tough times
Michelle Tanzer, partner and chair of the residential, resort and club legal practice for the GrayRobinson law firm, troubleshoots for golf and other private clubs on legal issues such as membership, employees, landscaping and zoning.
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