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Guest AuthorJanuary 25, 2018

First Responder Appreciation Week is a special time when we Floridians recognize law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel who help keep us safe. This past year, first responders went above and beyond not only day-to-day but also during Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful hurricanes we have seen in years. They worked […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 23, 2018

I’m writing to voice my opposition to a measure now before the Constitutional Revision Commission: To amend the state constitution to establish the right of all abused, neglected and abandoned children to their own attorneys in dependency court. After more than 40 years in law enforcement — including 26 as the statewide coordinator of FDLE’s […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 23, 2018

When Floridians went to the polls in 2016, more than just names were on the ballot. Included was Amendment 2, amending our state constitution to legalize medical marijuana. Amendment 2 received the support of 71 percent of voters – surpassing the 60 percent needed for passage. Do you know how hard it is to get […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 19, 2018

The Trump Tax Scam will put literally billions of dollars in the coffers of our richest corporations, money that would otherwise protect Social Security and Medicare, and pay for roads and bridges — just to name a few. But we can get that money back — and put it where it matters most. And it […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 19, 2018

Under our new tax code, Apple recently announced plans to invest $30 billion in the U.S. economy over the next five years, which would create more than 20,000 jobs. Companies like AT&T and Wells Fargo have also invested in new hiring, higher wages, or four-figure bonuses, if not all of the above. Overall, more than 125 U.S. employers have […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 19, 2018

As a member of Florida’s legal community, I take very seriously any proposed changes to our state’s constitution. In my role as a member of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), I will carefully weigh any proposal before us based on the need to have these proposals embedded in our state’s most powerful legal document. […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 18, 2018

As an avid recreational boat owner and sixth-generation Floridian, I know there’s no better way to enjoy our state’s spectacular waters than taking your boat out. And I’m certainly not alone — Florida is home to almost 1 million registered boats, and every one of them has an owner who delights in our beautiful coastline […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 17, 2018

Wouldn’t you want to know if your taxpayer dollars were being used to lie to women about their health? That’s exactly what is happening here in Florida. Each year, the Florida Legislature funnels taxpayer dollars to “crisis pregnancy centers,” (CPCs) anti-abortion organizations posing as legitimate health care clinics. Under the guise of providing reproductive health services and pregnancy-related information, these fake clinics shame […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 17, 2018

It’s always nice to get away. No matter how much you enjoy your job, a vacation is a chance to relax with family and friends, experience new cultures and places, or check off an item on your bucket list. The wonder of Florida travel means the tourism and hospitality industry will always have a vital […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 16, 2018

Since the dawn of the AIDS crisis in the early 1980s, public health experts have advocated for syringe exchange programs as one the most powerful tools to reduce the spread of viral infections — including HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C — by removing contaminated syringes from circulation. They have documented time and again that […]

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Claudia Rodriguez: Motorola Solutions thanks Florida first responders

Terry Thomas: Having children direct their own attorneys could put them in harm’s way

Charlie Crist: Protecting Floridians access to medical marijuana issue of compassion

Andrew Gillum: How to get the Trump corporate giveaway back — and put it to work for Florida’s families

Dina Rubio: Tax cuts have already helped small businesses, like mine

Tim Cerio: Marsy’s Law for Florida brings fairness to criminal justice system

Dana Young: Florida’s boaters deserve consumer protections, too

Dr. Nicole Fanarjian, Sarah Lipton-Lubet: Florida lawmakers are subsidizing anti-abortion lies

Amanda Pedigo: Traditional vacation rentals part of Florida tourism DNA

Kasha Bornstein, Austin Coye: Expand syringe exchange; all Florida deserves Miami miracle