May 3, 2024

Wednesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 1/25/2017

› Will growing competition in Florida slow Publix as it heads north?
Publix is one of the most successful grocery chains in the U.S. In recent years, it has used the solid foundation (781 stores) in its home market of Florida to expand up the East Coast.

› North Florida Coalition Opposes Water Conservation Dollars Going to South Florida
A coalition calling itself Stand Up North Florida went public Monday. It says it wants more state water conservation money to go to North and Central Florida. Representing the group were local and state politicians and business leaders.

› Magic Leap seeks patent for color blindness treatment device
South Florida technology developer Magic Leap has filed a patent application describing a wearable device that uses augmented reality to treat color blindness.

› Florida DOT Secretary Boxold to step down
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jim Boxold has resigned from the department as of Feb. 3 to accept a new job. He will be succeeded by Rachel Cone, who will serve as interim secretary starting Feb. 4.

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