Editorial: Don’t let partisanship cloud nation’s 250th celebration
America is about more than who's president. Enjoy her 250th birthday.
Editorial: Red flags are flying over Orlando’s hasty historic-preservation rule
One of the best things about local government is this: If Floridians disagree with something elected leaders plan to do, they can let them know — right to their faces…
Editorial: On Juneteenth, celebrate and remember
Across Central Florida, today and throughout the weekend, expect vibrant celebrations of African American culture and community, replete with food, entertainment, art and history. The holiday of Juneteenth — which…
Editorial: Florida mourns the loss of two champions of justice
Former Florida Supreme Court Justice R. Fred Lewis and Volusia County stalwart Richard S. “Dick” Graham both knew that justice always mattered.
Editorial: Candidate qualifying reflects an urge to serve the community
A bumper crop of candidates turned up for city and county races across Central Florida, meaning more chances for voters to decide the future of their communities.
Editorial: Don’t sleep on primary races, especially in Florida
The Editorial Boards survey the political landscape as the primary election ballot takes shape.
Editorial: Was Candidatepalooza 2026 in DeSantis’ plan?
There is one true thing about elections, year in and year out: Expect the unexpected. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are. How many times you’ve voted; how many campaigns…
Editorial: The day after Pulse, a message of grief and hope
On June 13, 2016, the Orlando Sentinel ran a rare front-page editorial under the all-caps headline, “OUR COMMUNITY WILL HEAL.” In 20i9, editor John Cutter talked about how that decision…
Editorial: In the aftermath of horror, Orlando chose love
Tonight, before you go to sleep, think about what life was like before the Pulse massacre. And the day after, remember our resolve that Orlando would not let hate win.
Editorial: Months before property-tax vote, budget talks got dirty in the dark
A recent report lists 621 specific state projects, totaling $830 million, that merit veto consideration because they bypassed established budget rules, but the governor's friends don't often get vetoed.