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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Amid criticism of rigged process, JEA CEO finalist drops out
One of four finalists to be JEA’s next chief executive officer dropped out of consideration Monday evening citing anodyne personal reasons, though it comes against the backdrop of criticism that the process has been rigged to favor the controversial interim CEO, Aaron Zahn.
› PBS Land? Orlando's Falcon's Creative Group partners with news giant for future educational attraction
An Orlando company that has had a hand in creating high-profile consumer attractions in Central Florida has partnered with the cable giant PBS and, as part of it, will build themed, immersive sites at several locations for the network.
› After 32 years in St. Petersburg, Texas Cattle Company steak house has closed
Texas Cattle Company, beloved for its birthday specials, has closed its sole Tampa Bay location after 32 years. Sales had been declining for a decade at the steak house on 34th Street N in St. Petersburg, said Seth Miller, vice president and chief operating officer of parent company Talk of the Town Restaurants.
› Orlando shoppers get in holiday mood earlier this year as Americans get set to spend $1 trillion
A record-setting $1 trillion holiday shopping season isn’t waiting for Thanksgiving or Black Friday as stores and shoppers in Central Florida and across America are starting the annual search for perfect gifts even earlier this year.
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