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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Florida's courtroom sunshine gets some congressional attention
For Floridians, having access to live coverage of oral arguments before the state's highest court is nothing new -- the court has allowed cameras in the courtroom since 1979 and live coverage since 1997.
› Commentary: Cane farmers, not subsidies, important in Florida’s economy
While Florida remains a global tourism destination and has benefited from foreign investment, its farming industry still serves as the backbone of its economy by providing thousands of jobs in every corner of the state.
› Hundreds of thousands lose food stamps in Florida
During the recession, it was easier to get food stamps if you needed them. But now that the economy is improving, it's becoming harder because certain states like Florida, Alabama and South Carolina are again requiring people to show that they’re working. Listen to the full story here:
› Entrepreneurial youths invent Isladentro, the Cuban Yelp
The talents of two young Cuban entrepreneurs came together to create Isladentro, a cell phone app that mimics Yelp but can be used without an Internet connection.
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