Wednesday's Daily Pulse

› Disney donates big in early days of governor's race [Orlando Sentinel]
The Walt Disney Co. is betting big on Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in the early days of the 2018 race for governor but also is backing other potential GOP hopefuls considering the race.

› Ikea begins recruitment for remaining job openings at new Jacksonville store [Florida Times-Union]
Ikea has begun recruitment for most the jobs at its store under construction in Jacksonville. Last month, a company spokesman said that about 40 of the 250 jobs had been filled, and the rest would be filled about a month before the store opens sometime this fall.

› Graham urges Florida to stop possible ban on US orange juice imports [Fresh Plaza]
Former US congresswoman Gwen Graham is calling on Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam to defend Florida orange juice if President Donald Trump triggers a trade war with European allies.

› Polk County hospice program wins innovation award [Lakeland Ledger]
A Polk County hospice was among six organizations recognized with Awards of Excellence when the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association recently gathered for a forum in Orlando.

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