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Monday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› One thing voters agree on: Fresh voices needed in politics
“If we keep doing the same thing over and over and expecting different result: That’s not just the definition of insanity. That’s also the definition of incumbency.”
› One of Florida's first ever Purple Alerts was issued in Marion. The man was found safe
Purple Alerts are a new type of alert, authorized for use in Florida effective July 1. They are meant to protect adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
› Has Florida Man finally met his match? Meet Florida Sheriff
“He’s an oxygen-stealer and a scumbag, and I’m glad he’s outta here,” Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno told reporters. “I’m proud to say that in this county, if you present deadly physical force ... we meet you with deadly force every time, and we win. It’s pretty clean, pretty quick.”
› What is a ghost trap and why do they threaten marine life?
Derelict traps, lines and nets can "continue to fish," even after they're abandoned. A baby dolphin was rescued on Wednesday under Pier 60 in Clearwater after getting tangled in the remnants of a crab trap.
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