April 24, 2024

Tuesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 11/22/2022

› Thousands of students committed under Baker Act
Florida had 5,077 incidents of students being involuntarily committed under a mental-health law known as the Baker Act during the past school year, data recently presented to a school-safety commission showed.

› Florida citrus growers make advances with sustainable practices
Sustainability is top of mind for many Florida citrus growers.

› B is for bye: Orlando bakery P is for Pie closing after more than 10 years in business
A neighborhood favorite in Orlando Audobon Park is getting ready to close for good after more than a decade in business. Owners blame staffing shortages, supply chain issues for closure.

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