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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› New Full Sail lab lets students work on smart fridges, AR, other high-tech platforms
A high-tech laboratory that debuted last week at Full Sail University will give students a chance to go hands on with augmented reality, smart appliances and touch-screen walls for projects.
› Ponte Vedra Auto Show sets September date for expanded event
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce will host the 17th annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show presented by Fields Auto Group on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Nocatee Event Field. The auto show, which is open and free to spectators from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature up to 180 classic and new collector cars all vying for the 30 trophies.
› Revamp of controversial property insurance practice signed into Florida law
After repeated legislative battles about the issue in recent years, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that will revamp the controversial insurance practice known as “assignment of benefits.” DeSantis and other supporters of the bill (HB 7065) pointed to abuses of the so-called AOB process.
› Parramore residents struggle with skyrocketing rents as revitalization takes shape
According to Zillow, the online real-estate database company, median rent in the 32805 ZIP code that includes Parramore has climbed from $916 in March 2014 to $1,235 five years later, while housing prices have more than doubled.
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