Friday's Daily Pulse

› Years of legal experience abound in Zimmerman case [Miami Herald]
The two prosecutors in the George Zimmerman case are veterans with more than 100 Jacksonville-area murder cases between them. The new Orlando defense attorney is a calming presence with decades of experience defending accused killers. The Sanford judge assigned to the case is a newcomer — she’s been on the bench a scant 16 months — with no experience handling high-profile murder cases.

› Universal planning indoor park in Russia [Orlando Sentinel]
Universal Parks & Resorts is planning to build an indoor theme park in Moscow as part of a massive sports-and-entertainment complex announced Wednesday by a Russian developer. The 37-acre indoor park would be the first Universal Studios theme park in Europe.

› UF, FSU lobby Scott on university tuition bill [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
The presidents of Florida’s two top universities on Thursday urged a skeptical Gov. Rick Scott to sign a bill giving them the power to dramatically raise tuition rates. Scott, who has previously opposed tuition increases, said he is undecided on the bill (HB 7129), which would allow the University of Florida and Florida State University to exceed the 15 percent cap on annual tuition increases.

› Former Ruth's CEO brings new restaurant to Orlando [Orlando Sentinel]
Former Ruth's Hospitality Group chief executive officer Craig Miller will open a new sports bar on Sand Lake Road later this year. He is working with his son Jeffrey on the Miller's Field restaurant, which will open in mid-June in the old City Fire spot.