Commentary: Sojourner’s truth
In 1851, activist Sojourner Truth delivered a speech that called on attendees to reject racial and gender biases used to limit her place in society. It reveals an important story…
Letters: Protect city landmarks | Understand property-tax bill | Primaries should include NPAs
Do city landmarks have value? Exactly 50 years ago, Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board was created at the will of the people to protect our heritage of buildings 50 years old…
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…
Maxwell: Readers have good, tough questions for mayoral candidates
Maxwell: Four candidates are running for Orange County mayor. But before they get anyone’s votes, readers have a lot of questions they want answered - about everything from taxes and…
Letters: We can’t depend on Tallahassee | ‘In God We Trust’ represents America
Cutting taxes may sound great, but eliminating local property taxes makes no sense for essential services.
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.
Commentary: Do your part by bringing your own cups, utensils to restaurants
Multi-use personal beverage containers like coffee mugs, water bottles and drink cups are legally allowed to be filled by the customer at self-service fountain stations and by the server or…
Maxwell: Hugs for Orlando arts scene. Slugs for FPL and Florida debate-dodgers
Maxwell: Hugs for fewer pedestrian deaths in Orlando and big news on Central Florida's arts scene. Slugs for debate-dodgers, FPL and property-tax problems.
Commentary: Welcome the stranger
This week (June 15-21), World Refugee Week, established by the United Nations, recognizes the right to seek safety and celebrates refugees’ strength and resilience.