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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
Lighthouse Point vacation rental

Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

By JOHN HAUGHEY THE CENTER SQUARE
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am

Only You

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

Columns

Guest Column
Time to Hold the CFPB Accountable
By Dennis Ross
Since I was first elected to Congress, I have fought to hold government agencies and Washington bureaucrats more accountable to Floridians and all Americans. Unfortunately, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) continues to operate in a manner unaccountable to Congress, the president and American taxpayers.
A Tragic Hero Takes His Leave
By Kathleen Parker
People who experienced the phenomenon of Charles D. "Pug" Ravenel can't have helped wondering what might have been -- if only he had won.
Philip Levine Right There in Huma Abedin Emails; Leslie, Aramis Ayala and Me
By Nancy Smith
This column is a vehicle for a number of items in a bits-and-pieces, strictly opinion, sometimes irreverent format. Look for "Just Sayin'" to run once a week in this spot.
Guest Column
Florida Residents Like Vacation Rentals
By Denis Hanks
A recent poll from Mason-Dixon research showed that Florida residents overwhelmingly support vacation rentals. An astonishing 93 percent of respondents believe Florida visitors should be allowed to stay in accommodations other than hotels.
The Movement for Aramis Ayala
By Leslie Wimes
"The most disrespected person in America is the black woman."The most unprotected person in America is the black woman.
Guest Column
U.S. Policy Must Aim for Dismantlement of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program
By Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., the  chairwoman of the House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, ,held a hearing on “Testing the Limits: Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program, Sanctions, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday. Her opening remarks were as follows:
Aramis Ayala's Hundreds-Strong Supporting Cast to Hit the Capitol
By Nancy Smith
Aramis Ayala, who probably 90 percent of Florida had never heard of before March, may wind up as one of the 2017 legislative session's most prominent figures. Indirectly, anyway.
Guest Column
Ringling Bros Circus: The End of an Era
By Brad Deutser
From ring to ring, you have entertained. From generation to generation, you have brought families together. You have invited us in to witness and be a part of the Greatest Show on Earth.
Guest Column
Aramis Ayala Should Do Her Job or Leave
By Mike Hill
Regardless of the profession, if an individual cannot or will not perform their duties, then they must vacate that position.  Such is the case with State Attorney Aramis Ayala who refuses to pursue any death penalty cases while in office.  In particular, Ayala refused to seek the death penalty for Markeith Loyd who is accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon and murdering of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.  
Guest Column
Tear Down the Wall and Let the Free Market In
By Christian R. Cámara
ABC Fine Wine & Liquors, Florida’s largest alcohol retail chain, struck a deal last year with a mobile app service to start offering one-hour alcohol delivery with the click of a smartphone. 
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