Commentary: Hope and hate in the race for governor | Steve Bousquet
After decades covering Florida politics, columnist Steve Bousquet writes he has never seen Floridians as angry and frustrated over the status quo as they are right now.
Maxwell: In Florida governor’s race, Desmond Meade’s candidacy was inspiring yet doomed in 2-party world
Maxwell: Orlando civil-rights advocate Desmond Meade led the successful charge to restore the rights of former felons and is generally well-liked. But his decision to run for governor as an…
Maxwell: You’d probably be in cuffs if you did what the Hope Florida schemers did
Maxwell: The Hope Florida grand jury report verified that public money was stolen and that people involved lied. You’d probably be in handcuffs if you’d try to pull this off.
Scott Maxwell: 10 People Who Make Orlando a Better Place to Live (2026)
Scott Maxwell: Check out this year's list of "10 People Who Make Orlando a Better Place to Live." Readers nominated philanthropists, mentors, restaurateurs and more
Maxwell: A single vote shows power of your ballot in Florida election
Maxwell: A single vote decided who made it into a runoff election in Osceola County with the prevailing candidate saying he hopes that “encourages people to never underestimate the power…
Maxwell: Florida, a boom state no more as costs rise, young people leave
Maxwell: Florida is no longer a boom state as costs of living rise, 20-somethings leave and growth drops below 1%
Maxwell: Orange County’s school board race showed this community’s values
Maxwell: Orange County voters resoundingly rejected a Moms for Liberty member’s attempt to lead the school board, showing what this community’s values are.
Maxwell: Mills loses, Donalds underperforms as Trump influence wanes in Florida
Maxwell: Florida primary takeaways show Trump influence waning in Florida as Mills loses, Donalds underperforms. Also, big money lost in Orange County mayor's race. And voters have had enough of…
Maxwell: Florida’s primaries are a scam when voters are shut out
Maxwell: Because of the rigged way Florida’s closed-primary laws are written, many voters will be banned from ever casting a meaningful vote in some races — in both the primaries…
Commentary: Florida, are you ready for flying cars? | Pat Beall
Florida plans to spend $197 million meant for charging stations on flying car launch pads. Columnist Pat Beall congratulates Florida on its marvelous misuse of federal dollars.