Editorial: Don’t shortchange US medical research
Cuts to medical school admissions are a product of costly federal budget decisions.
Editorial: James Duckett could be days from death. Why his case still haunts many
There is still a chance to know for sure whether Mascotte police officer James Duckett was the man who raped and murdered an 11-year-old in 1987. But the state seems…
Editorial: The attorney general should work for Americans, not Donald Trump
Todd Blanche has shown he works solely for the president and not the people.
Editorial: Trust local elections officials over Trump and state leaders
The more difficult the state makes it to vote, the more you'll need to know your rights.
Editorial: ICE’s roadside stops claimed three lives. Time to re-assess
Two fatal shootings by ICE officers — one in Houston and one in Maine — prompted the Trump administration to pause most vehicle stops. That pause was short-lived.
Editorial: Jack Latvala lived an impactful, complicated life
A bipartisan legislator but a charging bull of a campaigner. A Republican supporter of public workers and the environment. The late Jack Latvala was a complicated man.
Editorial: Don’t let Social Security fall off a cliff
The need to reform Social Security — to keep by far the most important government assistance program solvent — has long been obvious. The Baby Boom from 1946 to 1964…
Editorial: React to Stark case by making law consistent
If Florida elections had a motto, it would be “expect the unexpected.” But even by those standards, many Floridians have been surprised about the weirdness that descended on the 2026…
Editorial: He spoke his mind and will pay a steep price
Major Jason Watson has never been in combat. He’s an American hero all the same.
Editorial: It’s your money. Go get it
Florida’s unclaimed property fund holds an estimated $2.7 billion in money that’s gone astray. If you are one of the 20% of Floridians on the list, claiming it isn't difficult.