Keep Florida Florida by protecting rural lands
As Florida’s 2026 legislative session continues, decisions made in Tallahassee over the coming weeks will shape the future…
Understanding Florida’s stalking laws and restraining orders
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to understand what constitutes stalking under Florida…
Will the Legislature keep its eye on the ball?
As the curtain fell on 2025 and I looked at the coming legislative session with my team, a…
On Broward Sheriff, Deerfield Beach got it right
As a Deerfield Beach city commissioner, I have a complete and uncompromised commitment to providing for the safety…
Florida’s white primary history haunts its closed primaries
Florida’s closed primaries bar political independents, nearly a quarter of voters, from participating in primary elections even though…
Port Everglades dredging means massive coral destruction
Fort Lauderdale gets plenty of tourist love for its sunny beaches, but it ought to be famous for…
This legislative session, community arts deserve real investment
Florida’s legislative session began Jan. 13, and lawmakers will soon decide how resources are allocated across the state.…
The homeless should not be left out in the cold
We are fortunate to live in Central Florida, where we don’t face the brutal winters our neighbors up…
What it took to start rebuilding Broward Schools
When I joined the School Board of Broward County five years ago, it’s safe to say that it…
Putting aside acrimony in Deerfield Beach
As sheriff of Broward County, I attended the Deerfield Beach City Commission meeting on Jan. 6 to express…
If Florida wants data centers, we need a smarter water plan
Florida is preparing for a wave of new data centers driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence and…
I miss the Gordon Rule at Florida colleges
As spring classes start at UCF, I’ve removed a familiar name from my course syllabi: Jack Gordon of…