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After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

You probably can't imagine how much fun I've had at Sunshine State News over the last 10 years. I don't think anybody could. 

By Nancy Smith
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
The Ribault Monument

Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

By Kevin Derby
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

By JOHN HAUGHEY THE CENTER SQUARE
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Only You

By Henry Payne
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am

Columns

Trust Bill Nelson to Make Political Hay of Hollywood Nursing Home Deaths
By Brad Slager
In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s march through Florida, one of the most tragic and incendiary events was a nursing home in Hollywood where some 11 patients died from heat exposure. Following the loss of its power residents inside The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills suffered from rising temperatures, and the actions of the facility administrators are under scrutiny.
Guest Column
Florida’s Tourism Industry Stands Together Following Hurricane Irma
By Gil Langley
Hurricane Irma touched nearly all parts of Florida, but now that the sun is shining once again, our state’s tourism industry stands together as we recover and rebuild. The entire industry has come together to support those that were impacted.
Guest Column
Navy Needs to Expand Collision Review
By Marco Rubio
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter to U.S. Navy Sec. Richard Spencer calling him to expand the review announced in the wake of two deadly collisions to include all ships, including those stationed at Naval Station Mayport on the First Coast. 
America's Engine Is Being Slowed by Complacency
By George Will
It was an epoch-defining decision to place in Westminster Abbey, among statues of monarchs, priests and poets, a large one of James Watt, inventor of the separate-condenser steam engine. The statue's inscription says Watt ranks among the world's benefactors because he "increased the power of man." The economist and historian Deirdre McCloskey believes this honor, conferred in 1834, signified society's endorsement of the dignity of practical people who apply science for human betterment.
'What Happened,' Hillary Clinton? You Happened!
By Leslie Wimes
Since Hillary Clinton has decided to come out of the woods, having gone through the five stages of grief, and go all-scorched-earth mode with her "look at me, America" book tour, let's look at her.
Joe Biden's Hitting the Campaign Trail But History's Against Him if He Runs for President in 2020
By Kevin Derby
Joe Biden
This week, former Vice President Joe Biden started getting politically active again but, if history is any guide, he might have a hard time in 2020 if he wants to make a third bid for the presidency. 
Porn, Ross Spano and Hypocrisy
By Nancy Smith
Much as I hate deputizing the hypocrisy posse to chase down a Republican, hypocrites in positions of influence deserve a good public "outing" no matter which way they lean.
Trees and Power Lines: Has Coral Gables Been Entirely Honest with Its Citizens?
By Nancy Smith
During a special meeting last Thursday, Coral Gables city commissioners and residents took it in turn to lambaste Florida Power and Light Co. for virtually everything Hurricane Irma did to collapse and darken the sweltering Miami-Dade city.
New Vietnam Documentary Series Provides a Timely Booster Shot
By George Will
Many Americans' moral vanity is expressed nowadays in their rage to disparage. They are incapable of measured judgments about past politics -- about flawed historical figures who were forced by cascading circumstances to make difficult decisions on the basis of imperfect information. So, the nation now needs an example of how to calmly assess episodes fraught with passion and sorrow. An example arrives Sunday night.
Guest Column
Tragic Deaths, Inaccurate Reporting Shouldn’t Tarnish Nursing Home Professionals
By Emmett Reed
Florida’s nursing home industry is populated by hundreds of excellent centers staffed by thousands of dedicated, caring professionals. It’s unfortunate, but inevitable, that they will get painted with the same negative brush when one facility fails to meet the high standards we set for ourselves. It is grossly unfair, however, for that challenge to be exacerbated by misleading news reporting that inaccurately suggests the long term care profession actively blocked reforms that could have saved lives.
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