May 3, 2024

Friday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/13/2016

› In Citrus Bowl deal, nonprofit plays home-team role
You won't see fans wearing its logo on ball caps or jerseys, but a private nonprofit for decades has effectively been the home team of downtown Orlando's stadium.

› Third meeting of U.S.-Cuba commission to be held in Havana
The United States and Cuba plan the third meeting of a bilateral commission set up to discuss issues of mutual concern on Monday in Havana.

› Blueberries late to the party this year, growers say
If you noticed that the price of blueberries is high this year, blame it on the mild start to winter. Farming is a tricky, weather-dependent business — especially so for flowering crops such as berries and fruit.

› Tell the FDA what you fear more: Zika, or GMO mosquitoes?
What are you more afraid of, the Zika virus, or a plan to kill the disease-carrying mosquitoes by releasing genetically engineered bugs in Florida? The public has until midnight Friday to weigh in.

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