Bear Hunt Farce: Fish & Wildlife Says It Doesn’t Have to Follow Science
The bear hunt that started December 6 runs counter to scientific evidence. Wildlife commissioners don’t care.
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The Florida Legislature Is Not Your Friend
Of course, the federal government might kill Florida before Florida can kill itself.
Let’s Pin Down Gubernatorial Wannabes on What They’ll Do for Florida’s Environment
In the Sunshine State, the environment is the economy, but our governor has done a lousy job of protecting it.
Analysis: Under Ron DeSantis, Florida Leads U.S. With 17 Executions in 2025
In many ways, Florida is a microcosm of America’s death penalty system.
‘The People’s House’: Donald Trump’s East Wing Demolition Sounds an Echo of Havana’s Desecration
Trump’s ballroom will stand as a reminder in limestone, marble, and undoubtedly gold, of what was taken from us.
Opinion: Florida Open Carry Law + ‘Stand Your Ground’ = New Freedoms + New Dangers
The combination of stand your ground and permitess/open carry is likely to make the Sunshine State far less safe.
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Analysis: What Happens to Floridians If Obamacare Goes Away?
4.7 million Floridians are insured through ACA marketplace plans. What if they lose their subsidies?
Commentary: Bearing Witness to the Devastation of Florida Keys Coral Reefs
A 2023-24 heat wave caused the extinction of two iconic Florida coral species.
Commentary: Florida Flamingo Population Is On the Rebound
Recent events indicate that flamingos may be coming back to the Sunshine State.
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Commentary: Vaccine Mandates and Race: What Joseph Ladapo Didn’t Tell You
Two experts unpack the role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy.
Opinion: Preserve Core Nutrition Programs in Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade must preserve core nutrition services that keep families, seniors, and workers fed amid looming budget cuts.
Opinion: What Florida Is Doing at Alligator Alcatraz Is Illegal – Full Stop
A Trump-appointed judge gave officials until Thursday to prove they can legally detain migrants in the Everglades.
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Commentary: 1 in 3 Florida Third Graders Have Untreated Cavities
It’s more crucial than ever for parents to protect their kids’ teeth.
Trump Administration Takes DeSantis Book Ban Playbook Nationwide
Ron DeSantis rewrote the rules of public education to serve his censorious agenda. Trump has been studying the blueprint.
Authoritarian Creep: Florida Officials “Obey in Advance” on Immigration Enforcement
Florida officials are caving to DeSantis’ pressure to partner with ICE, expanding 287(g) deals and eroding local control.
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Uncle Luke: Liberty City Street Renamings Are a Message to Future Generations
Wright, Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, Pitbull, and the other musicians honored in this resolution have earned the recognition.
Opinion: The Hidden Dangers of Saudi Arabia’s Trillion-Dollar Investment Fund
U.S. businesses chasing Saudi billions risk aiding the regime’s abuses and altogether ignoring human rights.
Retired Federal Judge: Trump’s Jan. 6 Clemency “Flies in the Face of the Facts”
“Trump is going to make these people into martyrs and heroes,” says John E. Jones III, a George W. Bush appointee.
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Florida Law Marginalizes Sex Workers and Immigrants
Decriminalizing sex work isn’t enough – migrant sex workers face unique risks under immigration laws like Florida’s SB 1718.
Commentary: DeSantis and Co. Cheat in Bid to Kill Abortion Rights Amendment
Ron DeSantis and his allies resort to dirty tricks to thwart the abortion rights initiative on Florida’s November ballot.
Commentary: DeSantis Tries to Do Florida State Parks Dirty – Again
This time the governor is pushing a lopsided land swap to benefit a Canadian golf course developer.
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Commentary: Nicolás Maduro’s Declaration of Victory Isn’t Fooling Anyone
The governments of eight nations in the region have rejected the official result and are demanding a transparent vote count.