Letters: State failing pre-K | Fine deserves blame | Defend democracy
Voters approved state-supported prekindergarten for all children, but Florida has failed to deliver.
Editorial: Beyond scandal, big questions about Hope Florida
By now, dozens of journalists have taken a turn writing about the so-called “Hope Florida” scandal, a bizarre waltz in which $10 million meant to repay Medicaid overcharges was instead…
Editorial: Hope Florida scammers treat Floridians like fools
The Hope Florida grand jury report has angered Floridians, but you would never know it from Attorney General James Uthmeier's arrogant stonewalling.
Guest Commentary: Screen time isn’t to blame for youth mental-health issues
The narrative tying youth depression to smartphone use and screen time may not be accurate — the passing of the school year or other factors are shown to be more…
Guest commentary: Florida leads the nation in vaccine ignorance
As measles cases mount, rather than continuing to defend their stance against vaccine mandates, Republicans should support the science-backed views the vast majority of Americans already hold.
Letters: Data centers’ impact | Parents solve pre-K dilemma | Hope Florida misuse
Calling public anxiety over mega-developments partisan conveniently ignores the impact data centers have on our surrounding communities.
Maxwell: Remember the Florida politicians who cast cruel votes against heat safety
Maxwell: Two years ago, Florida lawmakers voted to ban counties from giving outdoor workers basic heat-safety protections, like guaranteed access to water and shade. You should remember who they are…
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.
Letters: Weakening public education | Animal welfare | Abnormal presidency
A reader questions "the recklessness of Florida’s ongoing hollowing out of public education through its school voucher program."
Editorial: Walmart cuts prices to share tariff refunds. That’s good business.
Some companies are using tariff refunds to help customers. Not all.