May 19, 2024

Friday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

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› Is ULA for sale? Reports swirl as crews prep for Monday's Vulcan inaugural launch from Cape
United Launch Alliance may be purchased by Blue Origin or another potential suitor, the Wall Street Journal reported — and company officials are declining comment. Meanwhile, ULA crews continue preparing for Monday's historic maiden flight of the Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, a pivotal landmark for the company.

› Save the date: Biggest events, festivals coming to Central Florida in 2024
New year, new memories to make! The best part about living in Central Florida is the endless amount of happenings going on! Click Orlando has put together a month-by-month list of some of the biggest events and festivals coming to Central Florida this year. While this list is not all-encompassing, it has some of the biggest annual events on the docket.

› Judge rules against city of North Port in three-year-old public records lawsuit
A circuit court judge has ordered North Port to produce social media posts from former North Port City Commissioner Chris Hanks in a three-year-old public records battle. To date, the city of North Port has spent $9,524 in legal fees, rather than fulfill a public records request from resident Stephanie Gibson to see the contents of Hanks’ Facebook page, as well as his Facebook messages.

› Michelin Star-restaurant from Argentina opens 1st U.S. location in Miami
Casa Vigil, a Michelin-starred winery restaurant from Argentina, has made its U.S. debut in Miami's Edgewater. Led by Chef Cesar Gonzalez Aznar, Casa Vigil Miami specializes in Mediterranean- and Argentinian-influenced offerings. The restaurant offers a five-course tasting menu with three wine pairings. An a la carte menu is also available.

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