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Scott PowersSeptember 15, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King is waiting like everyone else for investigative findings about why eight seniors were tragically left to die in a powerless Broward County nursing home in Hurricane Irma’s wake, but as an operator of senior housing facilities he said Friday it’s past time to talk about what to do long term. […]

Terry RoenSeptember 6, 2017

Hard Rock International is moving its corporate headquarters from Orlando to Hollywood in 2018. The casino, hotel and restaurant conglomerate made the announcement on its website. It will bring staffers together by joining with its ownership, The Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Seminole Gaming organization. Hard Rock has been based in Orlando since the […]

Associated PressJune 22, 2017

Five people were arrested after a clash about streets named after Confederate generals spilled over into a Hollywood, Florida city council meeting. News outlets report the protesters were charged with disrupting the Hollywood commission meeting Wednesday night. The disagreement involves three streets – Lee Street, named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee; Hood Street, named […]

Guest AuthorMay 25, 2017

Last week, Gov. Rick Scott announced record-breaking tourism numbers in the Sunshine State. It may be the last time for a while. Ignoring extensive research, case studies and pleas from travel industry constituents across the state, the Florida Legislature slashed funding for VISIT Florida by a crippling 67 percent — recklessly jeopardizing the tourism industry’s […]

Associated PressNovember 28, 2016

When Randall Baker began renting out a pair of College Park cottages through Airbnb, he says he thought he had done everything right. He had a business license through the state and tax receipts from the city and county. But after a neighbor complained, Orlando code enforcement determined Baker was violating zoning rules. Though he […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 4, 2016

Let me begin by saying I believe everyone in the country should attend a gun-safety class. Whether you support or oppose restrictions on gun ownership, every citizen should attend such a class, be it privately taught, in schools, or some other venue. If you are unfamiliar with the class, let me clear up an important […]

Guest AuthorOctober 13, 2015

Wars never end. The bullets may stop but the hatreds continue. Any family that’s lost a son, daughter, wife or husband will never end their anguish or forget those responsible for their loss. Both sides remember. That’s why the march to war must be carefully considered with all alternatives on the table. Such was not […]

Marc YachtOctober 12, 2015

Wars never end. The bullets may stop but the hatreds continue. Any family that’s lost a son, daughter, wife or husband will never end their anguish or forget those responsible for their loss. Both sides remember. That’s why the march to war must be carefully considered with all alternatives on the table. Such was not […]

Guest AuthorMay 18, 2015

Anonymity and pseudonymity have been key threads in the fabric of American life since the Colonial era. From arts to politics, from the Revolutionary era-tracts known as Cato’s Letters to the street art of the elusive Banksy, there is a long tradition, respected in practice and protected by the First Amendment, of publishing or distributing […]

Bob SparksApril 10, 2015

For years Florida governors and legislators stressed the need to diversify Florida’s economy. A state’s financial well-being so heavily dependent upon tourism and agriculture is a disaster or recession away from economic calamity, they said. They, and their successors who toe the same line, are right. Resorts, parks and Fresh From Florida are great for […]

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Paula Stark is hosting Buenaventura Lakes' 'first-ever' event to honor veterans.

Chris King: Nursing home tragedy must spur senior housing talks

Hard Rock International to move Orlando headquarters

Protests over Confederate street names prompt city council melee, arrests

Gil Langley: Post-Session reflection on tourism marketing

Orlando grapples with Airbnb, other rental networks

Tim Bryce: Education is the key to reducing gun violence

Dr. Marc J. Yacht: Continuing hatreds embody true cost of war

Dr. Marc J. Yacht: Continuing hatreds embody true cost of war

R.J. Lehmann: Copyright lobby seeks new hammer to pound free speech in Florida

Bob Sparks: Entertainment industry adds to Florida’s economic menu