Nursing students walking through hallway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Due to a rising scarcity, Florida is making an effort to attract and retain nurses; nevertheless, according to recent research, the state leads the nation in terms of nursing graduates failing their final exams. For nursing students to obtain a license and begin
Netflix menu screen – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Vantage_DS Beginning in mid-February, Netflix subscribers in Florida will notice a new tax on their monthly bills. WTSP, a CBS News station in Tampa Bay, reports that this week, the massive streaming service sent consumers an email informing them of an extra “state service tax.” According
Aerial photo of Epic Universe under construction in Orlando, Florida; opening Summer 2025 — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Felix Mizioznikov The initial information about Universal Epic Universe, a portal-connected theme park that will transport guests to the worlds of Nintendo, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, the terrifying Dark Universe, and Celestial Park, was released
Real estate rental property – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kristi Blokhin As legislators attempt to regulate thousands of rental houses throughout Florida this month, the adage “we live where the vacation” is becoming more relevant. A bill to preempt local governments and give the state control over vacation rentals, including advertising, registration, parking, and
Abortion Rights Protest — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bob Korn More than $17 million was raised in 2023 for a campaign to allow Floridians to vote on protecting abortion rights, mostly from female donors, according to a Times examination of updated data. Furthermore, although the majority of donors are Democrats, the state has received contributions from
Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb Just before the New Hampshire primary and almost a week after coming in second in the Iowa caucus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of his 2024
Walt Disney World Resort Orlando – Magic Kingdom Castle – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by dorengo5 Residents of Florida may now visit the theme parks for three days for just over $200 thanks to a new ticket offer being offered by Walt Disney World. Deals on 2-day and 3-day tickets are available to locals who
Dictionaries and encyclopedias banned in Escambia County, Florida – Florida State line and Escambia County sign pictured – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andriy Blokhin According to reports, a school district in the panhandle of Florida removed several dictionaries and reference volumes from its library shelves because they contained references to “sexual conduct.” Escambia County
Miss America pageant contestants – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Everett Collection This week, the national Miss America pageant will be held in Orlando, with the 2024 theme being “Bringing Back the Magic.” In the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, preliminary and final rounds of the Miss America’s
Florida Strawberry Festival, Central Florida Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media New year, fresh experiences to create! The plethora of events in Central Florida is the greatest thing about being a resident! Here’s a list of some of the biggest festivals and events that will be held in Central Florida this