Union: Veteran teachers won’t benefi t from education bill

The starting salary for teachers is going up to $47,500 – or as close to that as possible, according to state officials. Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a bill that allocates $400 million in state funds to boost the minimum salary for Florida’s newer classroom teachers.

Local leaders: What does Fourth of July mean to you?

On Saturday, July 4, America once again celebrates its independence. While many of the public celebrations across the state have been cancelled due to COVID-19, one could say it’s still time to honor our Founding Fathers for giving us our freedom and to reflect on what it means to be an American.

Department of Health: Obey CDC guidelines on July 4

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Florida Department of Health officials said it was important to celebrate safely and follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

‘Cleaner, greener energy future’ comes closer for OUC

OUC – The Reliable One is adding 108.5 megawatts of green energy to its generation portfolio as two new solar farms begin operations. OUC will draw all 74.5 megawatts of energy generated by the Taylor Creek Solar Energy Center in east Orange County and 34 megawatts from the 74.

Central Florida HCA hospitals offer hotline to help families find health insurance coverage amid COVID-19

As Florida continues to experience a high unemployment rate amid the coronavirus pandemic, the loss of health insurance coverage is also a major concern of those who are unemployed.

Celebration couple to head church mission in Hungary

A Celebration couple, Justin C. and Lori Rucker, will put their lives on hold for three years starting July 1 to serve as president of the Hungary Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.