April 25, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 7/12/2019

› SeaWorld Orlando welcomes whiskered baby walrus
SeaWorld Orlando has a proud new addition to its array of wildlife - a baby walrus! Officials say the calf weighs a whopping 150 pounds and was born on July 3 to mom Kaboodle and dad Garfield.

› More than just oranges: Take a look at the top food products that come from Florida
Florida is one of the biggest producers of...tupelo honey?For many, tupelo honey conjures the Van Morrison song before it even conjures images of the substance itself. But the Sunshine State is one of tupelo honey’s main homes.

› Teaching gap narrows as Florida certifies more instructors
He’s met with student government leaders, hung artwork on the walls inside his on-campus home and twice dined at Ybor City’s Columbia Restaurant. A week into the job, Steve Currall is settling in as president of the University of South Florida.

› Decriminalize marijuana? Fort Myers could be next city to do it
Could Fort Myers become the next Florida municipality that decriminalizes marijuana? If local activist Anthony Thomas has his way, the answer is yes.

› Residents seek Superfund site cleanup clarification
Extensive cleanup is coming to a section of the Cabot/Koppers Superfund site, and community members are equipped with questions and passion for the heavy lifting coming to the area.

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