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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Broward County sues governor over state prohibition on local gun control laws
The county where Parkland high school students started the #NeverAgain movement for stronger gun control filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Rick Scott and others Monday over a state law preempting the county government from passing tighter restrictions on firearms.
› Stranded in Houston, Tampa relief shipment to Puerto Rico gets some help
The 142-foot relief ship Glory put to sea three weeks ago from Port Tampa Bay with four shipping containers packed with supplies donated to the nonprofit Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries of Port St. Lucie.
The Golden Spoons:
Florida's Finest Restaurants
Mother's Day is around the corner... which means it's a good time to make plans to take Mom out for brunch, lunch or dinner! Browse the Golden Spoons here. You can search by region and award. All listings include a brief review, contact information and a map.
› Florida considers new shark-fishing rules
Shore-based shark fishing, which attracts sharks already near land to feed in areas that often have low visibility, is increasing in conflict with where people swim and surf. And now, amid calls to restrict or ban shark fishing from beaches, piers and bridges, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed staff members to craft new rules. See the statement from the FWC Commission on shore-based shark fishing, here.
› FirstBank Florida celebrates 70 Years in business at annual Gathering of Friends
FirstBank Florida, a full-service commercial bank based in Miami, hosted its annual Gathering of Friends on at the The Wharf Miami in honor of its 70th anniversary. More than 400 of South Florida’s top businesses and community representatives were in attendance at Miami’s hottest new venue to celebrate this enormous milestone.
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