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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› St. Petersburg’s HSN reports 20 percent drop in quarterly profits
HSN Inc. reported Wednesday third quarter profits of $16.2 million, a 20 percent drop over the same quarter last year. The St. Petersburg-based company said it had a net income of 31 cents per share.
› Jacksonville’s Ikea opens to the cheers of hundreds of its most dedicated fans
Jacksonville’s Ikea opened for business Wednesday morning — five minutes early — to end a two-year wait for local fans of the iconic Swedish retailer whose stores represent more than affordable European style with some assembly required.
› New proposal puts localized tree protections in Florida in jeopardy
The rules protecting large, historic trees are now in jeopardy. A new bill proposed to the Florida Legislature would, if passed, ban cities and counties in Florida from regulating tree trimming.
› With Penny for Pinellas approval, wishlists get more real
With an estimated $2 billion coming in the next decade or so, county and city officials can now start planning to build bridges, fire stations and sewer upgrades. But it’s still too early to start cutting checks.
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