Maxwell: Brodeur vs. Lowndes will show whether scandals matter in Florida
Maxwell: Three people were either convicted or pled to crimes in a scheme meant to help Jason Brodeur win a seat in the Florida Senate in 2020. Now, Brodeur, a…
List of Orlando Sentinel’s endorsements, recommendations for the November general election
A list of the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board’s endorsement and recommendations for the November 3, 2026 general election.
Maxwell: RJ Mitte made helping kids in Orlando a mission
Maxwell: "Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte did so much to help UCP of Central Florida here in Orlando that the nonprofit honored him for all his volunteerism at this year's…
Endorsements: These House hopefuls could cut into GOP stronghold
The Sentinel endorses Farmer Banks Helfrich, Robyn Elaine Lawrence, Darryl Block and Jarod Fox in the state House to unseat Republican incumbents who haven't focused on what's important to Floridians.
Maxwell: Of 4 Florida judges who want voters to keep them on the bench, 1 should go
Maxwell: Supreme Court Justice Carlos Muñiz is the only appellate judge the Orlando Sentinel’s editorial board recommended retiring from the bench this year. I agree Muñiz and his controversial record…
Endorsement: Haridopolos will keep focusing on the needs of his district
The Orlando Sentinel endorses incumbent Mike Haridopolos for U.S. House, District 8.
Letters: Readers cite many reasons to oppose Amendment 3
Readers cite increased fees, harm to communities and an uncertain future as reasons to oppose the property-tax amendment on next month's ballot.
Commentary: Florida’s devolving position on science standards | Pat Beall
Columnist Pat Beall trains her pen on new Florida school science standards that put evolution and climate change in the back seat.
Guest Commentary: Amendment 3 asks us to choose chaos over control
Property tax is the only tax detailed in Florida's Constitution. Restricting it places the one revenue source communities control well beyond local reach.
Letters: Retain Muñiz | Nixon will protect abuse survivors | Money rules politics
Justice Muñiz keeps an open mind, listens to every party, and treats people with professionalism and kindness.