TEACHERS

The minimum base salary for full-time classroom teachers and certified prekindergarten teachers in Florida will be no less than $65,000 starting next July, subsidized by the state’s education department itself; that is, if a bill filed last month in the House were to reach past the governor’s desk.

Heading into the school year, almost all of Central Florida's districts are still facing a teacher shortage and are finding different ways to fill the gaps.

A new law placing additional restrictions on public-employee unions has been hit with a second legal challenge, with unions representing city workers in South Florida saying it violates the state Constitution.

Leaders with Brevard Public Schools hold a news conference to discuss a pay increase for teachers and staff.

Teacher shortages continue to be a struggle for Central Florida school districts.

News 6 and Dunkin’ love our teachers.

Nearly two weeks into the school year, schools across Central Florida are still working to fill hundreds of vacancies. While districts have been facing shortages in classroom personnel, hiring delays are leaving some prospective employees in limbo.

We all know that teachers need help keeping their classrooms stocked with supplies, but are there certain supplies that they want more than others?

Can you think back on a teacher who impacted your life?

Teachers, administrators and school staff across the U.S. can head to McDonald’s for a free breakfast starting Monday.

Wawa wants to recognize teachers, educators, administrators, and school staff as they head back to school by giving them free coffee every day in September.

Teachers in Orange and Osceola counties can stock up on supplies.

During Teacher Appreciation Week last week, Norwegian Cruises kicked off a month long contest to celebrate teachers across the U.S. and Canada.

Teachers feel left out when it comes to the state's executive order that waives the required assessments for students, but still holds teachers accountable for those scores.

To recognize the hard work and dedication of teachers, Daytona Lagoon is hosting Teacher Appreciation Weekend. On Sept. 26 and 27, teachers can relax at the water park for free, after providing proof of employment, Daytona Lagoon announced in a news release. All other guest admission costs $19.99. [TRENDING: 10-foot bull shark attacks snorkeler in Fla. | Seminole High School student killed in crash | Fla. strip club fights to lower dancer age to 18]“Teachers are an important part of the community and society,” said Tyler Currie, general manager of Daytona Lagoon. Daytona Lagoon will then operate with limited operation on Saturday and Sundays through Oct. 11 with $15.99 Pool Daze.

All rights reserved)SeaWorld is offering free admission to Florida certified teachers for the next year, the theme park announced Thursday, according to WJXT. The teaching community deserves our thanks now more than ever, SeaWorld said in a press release. Teachers can pre-register online using the ID.me process to receive the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card eVoucher. The Teacher Card provides Florida teachers with unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through Aug. 31, 2021. For more information on the teacher card, click here.

Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday at the Mater Academy Charter School in Hialeah Gardens to sign a bill that would provide funding to school districts and allow them to raise the average minimum salary for teachers. WATCH LIVE: Governor Ron DeSantis Makes a Major Announcement in Hialeah Gardens https://t.co/akI1jozNOy Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 24, 2020So what we have today, what well be signing, is a bill that will provide $500 million directly to teachers, all public school teachers in school districts or charter, and it will take Florida from No. 5 in the nation for average minimum salary, DeSantis said. DeSantis said that the funding would be distributed so that schools would be able to modify salaries as early as this summer. The governor thanked teachers for their ingenuity and flexibility in transitioning to teaching students via distance learning as the COVID-19 pandemic overtook Florida.

A new partnership is helping some Orange County teachers earn their master's degree for free. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.