April 28, 2024

Wednesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 9/25/2019

› In Manatee, new DeSoto Bridge could be 10+ years away
A decade or more could pass before the Florida Department of Transportation breaks ground on a replacement for the DeSoto Bridge and, if warranted, the possible construction of another crossing on the Manatee River. On Monday, members of a regional transportation board asked FDOT project manager Jennifer Marshall how much longer the agency may need for planning and engineering before construction could be underway.

› South Florida brand claims Crate & Barrel stole plate designs, Casper to sell CBD gummies, and more
A local home furnishing company said they created a beautiful dinner plate collection, but another company is now dishing up their design. The Nightteam’s Kevin Ozebek investigates. At first glance, the two plates may seem similar, but Thomas Fuchs said the one he designed is better made.

› Florida-based Coast Guard crew busts submarine carrying over $165 million worth of cocaine
A Florida-based Coast Guard crew busted a submarine carrying over $165 million worth of cocaine. The U.S. Coast Guard said that the Jacksonville-based Cutter Valiant crew intercepted a drug-laden, 40-foot submarine in the eastern Pacific while on patrol.

› Miami Grill Looking to Expand In All Major Florida Markets
Miami Grill®, the iconic, fast, casual restaurant chain, is currently seeking franchisees in all major Florida markets. With a primary concentration of restaurants in its home state of Florida, the company is now spearheading an aggressive growth plan to include all major metro areas where Miami Grill has previously opened restaurants.

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