Orange taxpayers invested billions in schools; why is Florida undermining us?
More than two decades ago, Orange County Public Schools faced a crisis. Our infrastructure was dilapidated, our classrooms…
Eatonville is not dying; it is being misrepresented
As we step into a new year, let me ask a simple question: Who told you this untrue…
Focus on Broward students, not ‘adult conflict’
Let me begin by saying this clearly: I am a strong supporter of our local newspaper. Local journalism…
War is hell and it is wrong
I have lived for 76 years and I know one thing for sure: War is hell and it…
Duke Florida proved solar power critics wrong.
As a former member of the South Carolina Public Service Commission, I can’t count the number of times…
Florida treasures threatened by Endangered Species Act reforms
Florida’s native wildlife species are in the crosshairs. From our majestic panthers to our delicate corals, beloved species…
Dementia impacts a family differently at the holidays
I miss my “Mommy.” Dementia is not just a diagnosis. It is a slow, relentless grief that arrives…
AI data centers could devour Florida’s energy, land and water
This month, Palm Beach County zoning officials recommended the approval of a massive artificial intelligence data center that…
On returning to South Florida, towing scam reminds us why we left
For more than 40 years, South Florida was our home. We raised our children there, welcomed grandchildren there,…
City Hall redesign needs more public input
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission has chosen to replace City Hall using a public-private partnership (P3) rather than…
Texas A&M’s CFP bout vs. Miami is Mike Elko’s chance to conquer ‘Battered Aggie Syndrome’
Cuss the College Football Playoff committee members all you want, and Notre Dame will, but you can’t say…
Air taxis are no solution to Broward’s traffic woes
On Dec. 3, the Sun Sentinel published an article headlined “Air taxi developer planning commuter network.” Frustratingly, it…