Left undone in Tallahassee, but it’s no big deal
Step by step, session by session, Florida looks as if it’s inching toward a full-time Legislature. For the…
How I am living on foraged food for a year – Orlando Sentinel
Food and medicine is growing freely and abundantly here in Florida. For one year, I am living without…
For St. Patrick’s Day, embrace Irish culture before anti-DEI bans it – Orlando Sentinel
As I have for most of the past 47 years, last weekend I slipped on a green shirt…
Broward tax collector sets record straight on commissions
Broward County taxpayers deserve a clear and transparent explanation regarding commissions collected by the Broward County Tax Collector’s…
After 150 years, First Presbyterian’s downtown presence matters – Orlando Sentinel
In Wendell Berry’s novel “Jayber Crow,” Jayber finds himself experiencing grief and loss more frequently as he advances…
The destruction of diversity in Tallahassee
It’s another exceptionally unproductive session of the Florida Legislature. There’s no budget — not even a verbal consensus…
It’s time for the fuller story of Pine Hills to be told – Orlando Sentinel
For decades, Pine Hills has been defined in headlines more often than in context. When something negative happens…
Florida must address autism-caregiver shortage – Orlando Sentinel
Across Florida, more families are receiving an autism diagnosis than ever before — but finding someone trained to…
Valuable scientific research continues despite leaders’ stance – Orlando Sentinel
Last week, we Central Floridians witnessed some dramatic extremes, and not just temperatures swinging from biting 30s to…
Florida teachers unions have lost their way – Orlando Sentinel
Recently, a video surfaced of a speaker at a Florida Education Association (FEA) press conference encouraging students to…
Howard school building celebrates 100 years on Robinson Street – Orlando Sentinel
Next year, the Howard Middle School building will mark its 100th anniversary. As the campus undergoes renovations and…
Broward schools risk losing teachers they cannot afford to lose
I am an eighth grade teacher at a Title I middle school in Fort Lauderdale. I have worked…