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Florida ranks next to dead last in average teacher pay nationwide, new report shows

This puts Florida at No. 50, behind only West Virginia in a ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

By McKenna Schueler

After hovering close to dead-last in the nation for average teacher pay for years, the state of Florida has dropped even further. The Sunshine State sits second-to-last in national rankings of all 50 states and the District of Columbia this year, according to a new report released by the National Education Association...

Florida ranks next to dead last in average teacher pay nationwide, new report shows

Viral Florida home with a hidden 'dungeon' is now on the market

By Chloe Greenberg

Florida home with a hidden 'dungeon' is now on the market

Universal Orlando announces DreamWorks Land opening date and more new attractions coming this summer

The resort will also open the new CineSational lagoon show and a Mega Movie Parade in July.

By Chelsea Zukowski

CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular

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New on Netflix: Jerry Seinfeld flakes out in 'Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story'

By Steve Schneider

Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld, Fred Armisen and Melissa McCarthy in 'Unfrosted: The Pop-Tarts Story'

Shannon Elyse Curry and Nneka Jones share an Afrofuturist 'View From Within' at Maitland Art Center gallery

By Richard Reep

Nneka Jones, ‘Destroy the Myth’

Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy

By Faiyaz Kara

Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy

Orlando visionary Zoya Zafar finally releases her debut album

By Matthew Moyer

Zoya Zafar

The Bureau on International Drive rolls out the Underground Game Show, a brand-new entertainment offering fiendishly difficult questions

By Seth Kubersky

The Underground Game Show at The Bureau Escape Rooms on International Drive

Orlando Sings presents thought-provoking 'The Road West' as part of Choral Festival

By Jessica Bryce Young

Orlando Sings presents 'The Road West' as part of Choral Festival

Judge releases 8 of 9 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at UF; one held on bond over felony charge

By Vivienne Serret, Fresh Take Florida

Judge releases 8 of 9 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at UF; one held on bond over felony charge

'It’s been pretty chaotic': Florida health officials brace for new stricter abortion laws

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

'It’s been pretty chaotic': Florida health officials brace for new stricter abortion laws
Judge releases 8 of 9 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at UF; one held on bond over felony charge

By Vivienne Serret, Fresh Take Florida

Judge releases 8 of 9 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at UF; one held on bond over felony charge

'It’s been pretty chaotic': Florida health officials brace for new stricter abortion laws

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

'It’s been pretty chaotic': Florida health officials brace for new stricter abortion laws

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Nneka Jones, ‘Destroy the Myth’

By Richard Reep

Shannon Elyse Curry and Nneka Jones share an Afrofuturist 'View From Within' at Maitland Art Center gallery

Rob McClure stars as Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire

By Seth Kubersky

Broadway in Orlando: Star Rob McClure breathes fire into musical stage adaptation of 'Mrs. Doubtfire'

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Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy

By Faiyaz Kara

Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy

Icon Park welcomes three new dining concepts to its food hall

By Chloe Greenberg

Icon Park welcomes three new dining concepts to its food hall

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Zoya Zafar

By Matthew Moyer

Orlando visionary Zoya Zafar finally releases her debut album

Mariah the Scientist plays Orlando's House of Blues Friday night.

Orlando concert calendar, April 25-30: The Verve Pipe, Mariah the Scientist, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Ukulaliens

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Disney Springs Patina Restaurant Group workers seek to organize, ask employer for fair union process

By McKenna Schueler

Julie Ruiz, an employee of Pizza Ponte at Disney Springs, at the public launch of a new organizing campaign with Unite Here. (April 29, 2024)

Police make first arrests in Florida of pro-Palestinian protesters at two university campuses

By Vivienne Serret, Fresh Take Florida

An unidentified University of Florida police officer and Florida Highway Patrol trooper walk a handcuffed protester away from the site on the university's campus where law enforcement arrested nine pro-Palestinian protesters late Monday, April 29, 2024. They were among the first such arrests on campuses in Florida.

David Spade wants you to 'Catch Him Inside' at Orlando stand-up comedy appearance

By Matthew Moyer

David Spade makes Orlando stand-up appearance this week

University of Florida threatens student protesters with suspension, banishment from campus for 3 years

By Amanda Friedman and Vivienne Serret, Fresh Take Florida

An unidentified University of Florida campus police officer watches over about 50 pro-Palestinian protesters who demonstrated on campus Thursday, April 25, 2024, for a second consecutive day. There was no violence or police response – a contrast to what was happening at some other college campuses around the U.S.
Florida home with a hidden 'dungeon' is now on the market

Viral Florida home with a hidden 'dungeon' is now on the market
Sublime at the Brightside Festival

Everything we saw at the Brightside Music Festival, including Sublime, 311 and Goldfinger
A completely round, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Florida home is now for sale for $8.5M

A completely round, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Florida home is now for sale for $8.5M
Photos: UCF students, organizers rally in protest of Israel's occupation of Gaza

Photos: UCF students, organizers rally in protest of Israel's occupation of Gaza
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