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Monday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› American Airlines to launch nonstop flights between Washington, D.C., and Melbourne, Florida
The airline will advertise seasonal flights from Feb. 17 through May 4 between Reagan National Airport and Melbourne Orlando International Airport. Flights will occur on Saturdays and Sundays.
› Food and Agriculture Festival gives attendees a taste of the future of farming in Florida
Robots zipping through rows of neatly manicured crops at 6 feet a second. Drones flying overhead to take pictures and identify problem areas. A small, solar-powered box embedded into planters that can gauge temperature, humidity, plant health and more.
› The annual Lighthouse Run has evolved into a festive community event
The entire community – runners and non-runners alike – comes together for the event, which includes both 10K and 5K options. Participants enjoy a scenic run or walk through Bill Baggs State Park, with the 10K course extending out to Mashta Island and back.
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