Emails & Opinions

Guest AuthorFebruary 8, 2016

It might surprise you to know that Florida has the highest rate of new HIV infections of any state in the United States. In addition, Miami-Dade and Broward counties are ranked first and second, respectively, among U.S. counties for that same ugly statistic. HIV/AIDS may have fallen from the headlines in recent years — and […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray, and Jim Rosica. HOUSEKEEPING Before we dive into #RubioGlitch, please allow for some housekeeping. — Orlando-Rising.com — A hyper-local website about the hyper-growing Central Florida region is soft-launching today. With former Orlando Sentinel reporter Scott Powers […]

Jac VerSteegFebruary 7, 2016

What do Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush and some Florida lawmakers have in common? They’ve all said some pretty disturbing things recently about the use of military power. Hmmm. I guess I also should add Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio to the list. Start with Jeb. By now you’ve probably seen his latest cringe-worthy […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 7, 2016

It might surprise you to know that Florida has the highest rate of new HIV infections of any state in America. In addition, Miami-Dade and Broward counties are ranked first and second, respectively, among U.S. counties for that same, ugly, statistic. HIV/AIDS may have fallen from the headlines in recent years — and it certainly […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 7, 2016

The Supreme Court ruled in 1943 that students didn’t have to say the Pledge of Allegiance if they brought in a signed letter from their parents. Not everyone is aware of the law and misguided teachers still occasionally force students to stand and say the Pledge. Enter the ACLU and a few non-conformists. Recently, some […]

Julie DelegalFebruary 7, 2016

Last Tuesday night, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously to build a laboratory school on Jacksonville’s west side for children with autism. Parent reaction to the Oak Hill Autism Lab School proposal has ranged from skepticism to outrage. That’s no surprise, given Duval’s record in serving students with disabilities. Even in schools where administrators […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 7, 2016

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Court, lawmakers must overhaul death penalty The U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month invalidating Florida’s death penalty sentencing system gives the state an opportunity to end this outdated, arbitrary and ineffective punishment. But this is Florida, and lawmakers are tinkering with the […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2016

You know it’s getting to be “that time” in the legislative session when lawmakers skip out on a hot debate to get free food in the Capitol courtyard. A string of House members could be seen grazing the tables at Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam‘s “legislative reception” Wednesday night. That was around the same time that controversial immigration and […]

Bill RuftyFebruary 6, 2016

JJ Corbett is a hero of World War II, but more importantly he’s a hero of the human spirit. He took on a mission kept so secret that only in the past decade or two has it been made public. And he was injured on that mission. But Corbett, now 92, from Bartow, was never […]

Diane RobertsFebruary 5, 2016

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It was a bad hair day for Donald Trump. The whitest people in America voted for a Canadian anchor baby instead of him. Incredible. Flanked by what appeared to be a militia of blond Kardashians, Trump was almost gracious in concession Monday night, saying he was “honored,” even congratulating the winner. Of course, it didn’t […]

Emails & Opinions
Trevor Lawrence completed eight of 10 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown Sunday.

Dr. Hansel Tookes: Lawmakers can save lives by passing needle exchange program

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – Feb. 8

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Hold your applause for Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton

Dr. Hansel Tookes: Legislature must pass syringe-exchange program

Catherine Durkin Robinson: It’s illegal to force students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Julie Delegal: One Duval parent on autism lab school: Show me

Roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Takeaways from Tallahassee – The “reunions, rejections, and tears” edition

A hero in war and life

Diane Roberts: “Morning (hangover) in Iowa” with Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio