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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Delray is getting nearly $1 million for crime prevention program
The $963,000 will go toward a new crime prevention technology initiative and the start of a license plate reader program for the Delray Beach Police Department's Real Time Crime Center. Cameras will be strategically placed throughout the city to help officers observe, detect and prevent crime.
› Brevard commissioners say yes on advancing plan to charge cities for ocean lifeguards
Lifeguard services at six popular Brevard County beaches could be discontinued unless a funding agreement is reached between the county and these three municipalities after the County Commission voted Tuesday to move forward with charging cities for lifeguard services.
› Concerned about misuse, Disney World changes disability passes
Walt Disney World is changing how it handles a program that shortens wait times for theme park visitors with autism or similar developmental disabilities. The adjustment affects the disability access service card, also known as DAS, which has gained popularity in recent years but has been misused. As of May 20, Disney World visitors may request DAS at guest services outlets after which they will be connected to a cast member via virtual chat to determine their eligibility.
› Southwest Broward cities urge Miami-Dade not to build trash incinerator near Miramar
As Miami-Dade County tries to figure out where a new trash incinerator should go, several cities in southwest Broward stood united against the new facility being built less than a mile from Broward’s boundary line. “Don’t bring your trash to our backyard,” declared Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam on Tuesday before a crowd at City Hall. Some held signs that read, “Do the right thing! Choose the right site!”
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