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Guest AuthorNovember 10, 2017

Did you know that 18-percent of Florida’s death row is made up of veterans of our military services? It is an important fact as we prepare to honor those who have served our country this Veterans Day. I have learned from firsthand experience that veterans sentenced to death can help us all to understand some […]

Guest AuthorNovember 8, 2017

President Donald J. Trump should be impeached and removed from office. As a former judge, I don’t make that statement lightly, but I have come to believe such steps, sadly, are necessary to restore trust, respect, and dignity to the American presidency. That said, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation — and those of the U.S. […]

Guest AuthorNovember 7, 2017

State Sen. Tom Lee has proposed a constitutional amendment, as a member of the state’s Constitutional Revision Commission, that would end live greyhound racing and allow all 12 of Florida’s greyhound tracks to essentially continue operating as minicasinos. It has been suggested that the proposal is an animal welfare proposal. There have been numerous attempts […]

Guest AuthorNovember 7, 2017

The storms that barreled through Florida and wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico are long gone. Their impact, however, continues to be felt by millions. Since September, more than 70,000 Puerto Ricans have relocated to Florida after the catastrophic damage of Hurricane Maria. While fleeing from one crisis, they’re now encountering another: finding that their health […]

Guest AuthorNovember 1, 2017

I read with great interest the letter by First Amendment Foundation (FAF) President Barbara Petersen to Lisa Carlton, chair of the Declaration of Rights Committee of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), regarding her concerns over the proposal written by former Florida Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell, and which I am sponsoring, entitled the “Florida Privacy Restoration Act.” […]

Guest AuthorOctober 27, 2017

For nearly 40 years, Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. (Ceres) has been dedicated to helping communities recover after major storms and natural disasters by removing, reducing and disposing of debris. We understand the importance of this step, as it allows communities to be restored and residents to return to normalcy. Under pre-storm contracts, Ceres partners closely […]

Guest AuthorOctober 26, 2017

Recently it was reported by The New York Times that President Xi of China and the Communist Party, in order “To reduce the flow of outsiders to the capital, Airbnb and similar home-sharing services have been temporarily suspended.” Nothing would make the Florida hotel industry and local governments happier than if they could do the […]

Guest AuthorOctober 26, 2017

Patients throughout the country are discovering alternative and compassionate ways to treat their chronic illnesses as states continue to open up laws for various kinds of medical cannabis. This is a remarkable opportunity for many individuals whose ailments have made day-to-day living an enormous challenge. As a practicing physician specializing in pain management, I can […]

Guest AuthorOctober 25, 2017

The 2018 election cycle is already underway. By next November, big bucks will be spent on dozens of House and Senate campaigns around the country. Experts estimate more than $3 billion will be spent on political advertisements alone. If history is any indication, labor unions will be intimately involved. From 2012 to 2016, America’s unions sent nearly $765 million in member dues to the Democratic […]

Guest AuthorOctober 18, 2017

Science, psychology, and innovative research have proven that children possess different learning abilities, skills and interests. To make the most of these unique ways of learning, students need educational options that meet their particular scholastic needs and broaden their interest in education. The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, administered by Step Up for Students, provides […]

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Joseph Thornton: Former Florida Death Row doctor with a Veterans’ Day message

Mary Barzee Flores: ‘Impeach Trump’ must be Democratic candidates’ rallying cry

Jeff Kottkamp: Real animal welfare reform starts with shelters

Stephanie Garris: Free and charitable clinics have important hurricane role

John Stemberger: Constitutional privacy fix will protect Floridians

Karl Dix: Ceres Environmental diligently working to clear debris

Greg Steube: Hotels want Florida to be like Communist China

Eric Mitchell: The right side of medical cannabis

Richard Berman: Florida lawmakers must support the Employee Rights Act

Robert McClure: Support the Tax Credit Scholarship to protect Florida’s families