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› Florida teens inspire Newtown teens to join gun-control movement
The students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where a gunman shot and killed 17 people, have inspired young people across the U.S. The example led by Parkland students has helped Sandy Hook students and their peers in Newton, Connecticut, find their own voices.
› Opinion: Time for Florida greyhound racing to hit dead end
Greyhound racing is a way for humans to get their jollies cheering for greyhounds pursuing a mechanical hare. At best, it’s a cheap thrill chasing a few bucks at the betting window. At its worst, it’s animal abuse.
› In February, the state returned $37.8 million in unclaimed property to Floridians
From Florida's CFO, Jimmy Patronis: "More than $37.8 million. That's the amount of unclaimed property my office returned to Floridians in the month of February. In just 28 days, we broke the previous monthly record of $35.9 million which was set in October 2016." Find out more here.
› Orlando airport embraces 'farm to terminal' restaurant trend
The Orlando airport is the latest flying hub to discover the local and fresh trend that has swept the restaurant industry. Some in the travel industry are calling it “farm to terminal” — a reference to the popular farm-to-table trend in American restaurants — to describe more cuisine options inside the nation’s airports.
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