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…
Finding hope and help amid holiday season blues
The holiday season is often described as the most joyful time of the year, a time filled with…
16 ways to help others this holiday season – Orlando Sentinel
Whenever the holidays roll around, many people want to help those in need. But it’s sometimes tough to…
Accessibility is a civil right, not a perk
On July 1, Florida finally confronted decades of injustice and helped a group that has truly known oppression…
Trading cages for community care in Broward County
Broward County made history almost 30 years ago. In response to a grand jury’s urgent request to stop…
Florida got lucky on hurricanes this year. Don’t waste this gift
Florida appears to have dodged a bullet this hurricane season. Despite NOAA predicting an above-average number of storms, no major…