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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
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› Affordable housing trust fund proposal passes Brevard's Charter Review Commission
Brevard County voters will soon have their chance to decide whether affordable housing is a priority for the county as part of a ballot measure in November. Members of the Brevard County Charter Review Commission formally approved a proposal Thursday from commission member Jordin Chandler to include a section in Brevard’s charter for an affordable housing trust fund.
› Clearwater tech firm launches investment arm
Clearwater-based KnowBe4 Inc. (NASDAQ: KNBE), a provider of security awareness training and a popular simulated phishing platform, has launched KnowBe4 Ventures, a venture-capital investment arm that will focus on early-stage startups that aim to enhance the human layer of cybersecurity — raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics.
› Where are the most reported cases of monkeypox in Florida? A change in Miami and Broward
Miami-Dade has surpassed Broward as the county with the most confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Florida amid the U.S. outbreak, state data shows. The preliminary data shows Miami-Dade has recorded 367 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox, a disease that is known to cause fever and painful pimple-like rashes. Broward has recorded 330 confirmed and probable cases.
› Busch Gardens taking visitors behind scenes of coasters
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park is offering behind-the-scenes tours of four of its roller coasters for a four-day period beginning Saturday. The experiences are tied to the upcoming National Roller Coaster Day, which is set for Aug. 16. Park visitors will be able to see area not typically seen by the public, including maintenance areas, and they will be involved in Q&As with coaster workers.
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