Friday's Daily Pulse

› Ringling College film head named Variety’s Mentor of the Year [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Ringling College of Art and Design film department head Bradley Battersby received the recognition in Variety’s Education Impact Report, released this week. The college was also named one of 30 stellar film schools.

› Florida attorney general files motion supporting Gov. Scott's claims against Aramis Ayala [WFTV]
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday filed hundreds of pages supporting Gov. Scott’s decision to take 23 murder cases away Ayala’s office following the death penalty decision.

› Florida homecare agency wins Small Business Award [News Release]
Visiting Angels of the Palm Beaches is proud to announce that it has received the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award for 2017.

› New home construction in Polk County way up [Builder Online]
Housing starts in Polk County, Fla. are up big this year as the area continues to rebound from the housing crash.

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