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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› A feast for the eyes, ears and palate: EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival
It's not like there isn't always a festival vibe at EPCOT, because the place is practically pulsating with it at celebrations year-round. But there's something extra-special about the advent of spring, and the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which this year runs through May 27.
› Tallahassee, capital region economy could get $200 million boost from state budget
There’s $201 million in state spending for Senate District 3, which includes Tallahassee, Leon County and 12 rural, sparsely populated counties, taking in much of the Big Bend. A big chunk of that total includes $80 million to build a new headquarters for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and another $50 million for school construction, leaving the rest to go towards local projects.
› Here's how Brevard Schools is working to navigate advancements in AI
At this point, Brevard Public Schools doesn't have any policies related to the use of AI. But that doesn't mean students are allowed to use it — ChatGPT is blocked from students on district networks, and teachers are allowed to use AI only in some instances. It's a topic the district plans to address in the 2024-2025 student code of conduct and is continuously monitoring as AI continues to evolve.
› Here's how far your salary can stretch in Orlando
Orlando ranks No. 84 out of 189 cities where you can get the most out of your income, according to a report from RentCafe. The report takes several benchmarks like the cost of utilities, food and healthcare into consideration when determining placement. Based on income, Orlando placed No. 122 for rent, No. 46 for utilities, No. 59 for food, No. 28 for health care and No. 63 for transportation.
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