May 2, 2024

Tuesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 10/31/2017

› Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Makes Room for Four More
It’s easy to see how deep Florida farming’s roots reach as the list of entrants into the state’s Agricultural Hall of Fame continues to grow year after year. Many men and women along the way have contributed to the sector’s success, and four more influencers are getting added to the lis

› Gas prices approach 50 straight days of decline in Florida
The American Automobile Association announced Monday that prices at the pump are on a plunge that has lasted nearly two months. Basically, gas prices have been dropping almost since Hurricane Irma slammed the Sunshine State Sept. 11.

› At Florida Universities, Displaced Puerto Ricans Struggle with Guilt, Find 'Family'
Dozens of displaced Puerto Rican students are taking advantage of discounted tuition, room and board at public and private universities in South Florida.

› How a writer's conference in Southwest Florida has gained international recognition
When Tom DeMarchi organized the first Sanibel Writer's Conference 12 years ago, about a dozen presenters arrived to talk about their craft. Now, DeMarchi, the founding director, has a waiting list of about 800 writers from around the world hoping to be invited.

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