This year more than most, the budget is key to Florida’s future – Orlando Sentinel
Under the state constitution, the Florida Legislature has only one specific job: Every year, it must write a…
Dallas City Council can get it right on high-speed rail again
The decades-old idea of connecting Texas’ biggest cities with high-speed rail is fundamentally a good one. But any…
Floridians want smart growth controls. Some lawmakers don’t care – Orlando Sentinel
Just when you think things couldn’t get any worse, something smacks you upside the head and says “When…
After cascading scandals, the Legislature should stand up for ethics – Orlando Sentinel
There have been times in Florida’s history when state officials could boast about their commitment to integrity, ethical…
Property-tax cut proposals could shove cities and counties off a fiscal cliff – Orlando Sentinel
“First, do no harm.” That medical maxim, taught to physicians for ages, would serve Florida well if the…
Rebuilding Broward schools, one step at a time
One financial fiasco should have been enough. But we’re talking about Broward County Public Schools, so it took…
Why the state secrecy on black bear hunt?
Correction: This editorial was prepared before the state released the count totals late Tuesday afternoon but was inadvertently…
We shouldn’t have to fight for crosswalk records, but we will – Orlando Sentinel
Without warning, without a word to Orlando officials, the state Department of Transportation sent a work crew into…
A breach of trust imperils Broward schools
Let’s recap a few Sun Sentinel headlines of recent weeks, all on one subject. “‘Total mistake’: $2.6 million…
Yes, Virginia – Orlando Sentinel
Every year, the Sentinel republishes the timeless story behind the most famous letter to the editor and editorial…
The DeSantis Court, and how it got that way
Five of the seven justices on the Florida Supreme Court owe their positions to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Soon…
Pure persistence scores big in Fort Lauderdale
When people organize and speak with a clear, compelling voice, change happens. People in Fort Lauderdale fought to…