Opinion

Thursday's mailbag includes a letter from a reader who questioned why President Obama didn't receive more scrutiny than President Trump for his controversial pardons.

My charter school story is just one of thousands across the country. These schools are providing children with opportunities that aren’t available to them in their zoned often low-performing schools. After my experience in the education system, I am sure of one thing, we need more charter schools.

The 6.5 million residents who call South Florida home are counting on the Army Corps of Engineers to do the right thing with our water.

If Florida’s legislators pass SB 1128 and HB 1011, they would be opening the door to the unintended consequences that have burdened Arizona, as this legislation will give real estate investors free reign to replace residential homes in residential neighborhoods with short-term rental operations.

Pinpointing the most vulnerable flood zones and planning for the future must start now, scientists urge, saying a lot of neighborhoods are "not defensible."

Clerks of Court agree with the policy goal of reducing driver license suspensions. We think the way to do this is by working with customers on the front end to get on a payment plan.

The Legislature wants to divert more tax revenue — from local property taxes — to charter school facilities through HB 7097. It makes no sense to throw money at schools that have a 40 percent chance of closing.

By Paula Dockery

Feb 26, 2020

The Florida Legislature rewards donors and corporate interests and the people of Florida are losers in these repeated assaults on consumer protection, open government, home rule and direct democracy.

Wednesday's mailbag: A reader writes that none of the Democrats competing for their party's nomination can knock out President Trump

The latest example of “Gunshine State” mentality came on Super Bowl Sunday in a Broward neighborhood.

By Randy Schultz

Feb 25, 2020