Editorial: Pull the plug on this power mega-monopoly
The parent company of FPL plans to gobble up Dominion Energy, allowing it to spread to Virginia and the Carolinas and become, according to one analyst, "nearly impossible to regulate."
Maxwell: FPL looks to go national, and the nation should be nervous
Maxwell: Florida Power & Light and its parent company, NextEra, have a history of hardball politics, linked to scandal in Florida. Now NextEra wants to become the largest power company…
Commentary: Florida needs tax relief, but not at warp speed
the hurried evaluation and adoption of this proposal, which became public less than a week ago, is unnecessary.
Commentary: Legislative leaders stripped Black voters of representation
Representation is not just symbolism. It is power. It is who writes the laws, who sets the goals, and who tells your story in the room where decisions about you…
Editorial: DeSantis seeks to ram through a flawed property-tax plan
The best we can say about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to hack property taxes for homeowners across Florida is that it’s not as bad as it could have been. It’s…
Maxwell: A gator-shooting ‘Looksmaxxer.’ A disturbing new breed of Florida-man.
A gator-shooting ‘Looksmaxxer’ is a new breed of Florida-man. If you don't know who these folks are, you're probably a "normie" or "subhuman."
Editorial: FEMA task force recommendations spur thoughts about reform
A recent FEMA review council report represents a sound starting point for improving the delivery of assistance and more effectively helping communities in need.
Commentary: Hurricane season starts next week. Is your roof ready?
When the first hurricane of the season forms in the Gulf, suddenly homeowners across Central Florida are scrambling to figure out if their roof can handle what is coming. By…
Letters: Don’t cut property taxes | Israel’s actions in Gaza | War is Trump’s distraction
A recent column detailed the governor's plan to end property taxes, but didn't mention how neglected services would be paid for.
Maxwell: Florida tax dollars wasted on Charlie Kirk settlement and clown show CFO
The past few days have been rough for anyone who cares about tax dollars in Florida. First, there was this story: “Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his…