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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
›Cheers! New craft distillery debuts in Tampa Bay area
Dark Door Spirits, Tampa’s newest craft distillery, debuted its inaugural products, Spirit of Prohibition gin and Spirit of IPA whiskey, at the second annual Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot event hosted by Bern’s Steak House and the Epicurean Hotel.
› The Florida Ballet celebrates 40th anniversary
Founded in 1978, the original purpose of The Florida Ballet was to bring dance and performances to the greater Jacksonville area strictly as a performance company. Due to the recession and not enough funding, other ideas were introduced to help the ballet thrive. Teaching was soon implemented and The Florida Ballet became a perfect place for ballet instruction.
› Orlando Rolón sworn in as OPD chief, becomes first Latino to hold rank
New Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón laid out his vision Monday for the department, calling for increased technology, bolstering community relations and addressing mental-health issues and post-traumatic stress disorder among officers.
› Developer Grady Pridgen buys Oldsmar Flea Market for $11.35 million
The Oldsmar Flea Market, a favorite weekend haunt of bargain hunters, junk dealers and collectibles fans, has been sold to developer Grady Pridgen for $11.35 million.
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