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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Florida gas-price trend swing: AAA now predicts 5 to 10 cent rise
The average price for a gallon of unleaded regular in Florida jumped 5 cents overnight — from $2.45 on Monday to $2.50 on Tuesday. Motorists in some areas of South Florida were startled to see prices at their local stations rise as much as 25 cents a gallon overnight.
› Arizona-based AFI Mortgage opens St. Petersburg branch
AFI Mortgage, a subsidiary of an Arizona-based bank, is opening its first Florida locations in St. Petersburg and Lakeland. Its parent company, AmeriFirst Financial Inc., specializes in mortgages.
› Emeril TV producer fighting subpoena from Florida House
A television producer for one of Emeril Lagasse’s cooking shows is fighting a subpoena to turn over financial records to the Florida House of Representatives. Lawmakers are asking for years of records detailing how the show “Emeril’s Florida” spent millions of dollars it received from the state’s tourism agency.
› Free and low-cost flu shot options in Florida
The Florida Department of Health now says the majority of cases of the recent deadly flu epidemic are originating from nursing homes and long-term care facilities, but schools and day cares are topping the list too.
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