Sun Sentinel Opinion

01/14/2025

Former Congressman Kendrick Meek recalls his entry into Florida politics when, as the first Black captain in the Florida Highway Patrol, he served as travel aide to then-Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay.

01/14/2025

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody wants to to stop Starbucks from trying to run a diverse and inclusive company. But the state's own investigative agency says she "no reasonable cause."

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody wants to to stop Starbucks from trying to run a diverse and inclusive company. But the state’s own investigative agency says she “no reasonable cau…

01/14/2025

When former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi begins two days of confirmation hearings before the Senate Justice Committee today, senators will need to probe whether she is capable of running an independent Justice Department. Her time in Florida does not bode well.

When former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi begins two days of confirmation hearings before the Senate Justice Committee today, senators will need to probe whether she is capable of running an i…

01/14/2025

West Palm Beach-based filmmaker Katie Carpenter writes that, with all the holiday festivities, you may have missed FEMA's new flood maps — which newly place thousands of South Florida homes into flood zones.

West Palm Beach-based filmmaker Katie Carpenter writes that, with all the holiday festivities, you may have missed FEMA’s new flood maps — which newly place thousands of South Florida homes i…

01/14/2025

A Sun Sentinel reader draws a parallel between California's devastating wildfires and the monster hurricanes that pounded Florida in 2024. When the disaster ends, the insurance crisis begins.

A Sun Sentinel reader draws a parallel between California’s devastating wildfires and the monster hurricanes that pounded Florida in 2024. When the disaster ends, the insurance crisis begins.

01/13/2025

At Gov. Ron DeSantis' demand, a week after Trump's inauguration, the Florida Legislature will meet in special session to figure out how the governor can best kowtow to the new president's xenophobia.

At Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand, a week after Trump’s inauguration, the Florida Legislature will meet in special session to figure out how the governor can best kowtow to the new president…

01/13/2025

On Jan. 28, the Broward County Commission could vote to expand Monarch Hill, the trash landfill in Pompano Beach, by 24.2 acres and increase its height by 100 feet. Coconut Creek resident Michelle Gale writes there are better alternatives, and local residents need to start organizing against this.

On Jan. 28, the Broward County Commission could vote to expand Monarch Hill, the trash landfill in Pompano Beach, by 24.2 acres and increase its height by 100 feet. Coconut Creek resident Michelle …

01/13/2025

A Sun Sentinel reader offers hopeful thoughts, and inspiring poetry, as America prepares for Donald Trump's return to power on Jan. 20.

A Sun Sentinel reader offers hopeful thoughts, and inspiring poetry, as America prepares for Donald Trump’s return to power on Jan. 20.

01/12/2025

A reader praises the efforts by President Joe Biden to finish strong after a term marked by his decision, under extreme pressure, to not seek re-election.

01/12/2025

After a career in medicine that spanned much of the latter half of the 20th century, Palm Beach County's Sheila Jaffe writes that modern vaccine skeptics should remember the paralysis of polio and the birth defects caused by rubella.

After a career in medicine that spanned much of the latter half of the 20th century, Palm Beach County’s Sheila Jaffe writes that modern vaccine skeptics should remember the paralysis of poli…

01/12/2025

Tis the season for gift-giving … and, unfortunately, for crippling debt, notes Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy attorney Chad Van Horn. He has tips for consumers who find they've made more holiday purchases than they can handle.

Tis the season for gift-giving … and, unfortunately, for crippling debt, notes Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy attorney Chad Van Horn. He has tips for consumers who find they’ve made more holiday …

01/11/2025

A half century ago, the Florida Legislature was considered one of the best in the country and the most independent. Today it's in thrall to special interests and a tight cadre of leaders. Here's what happened.

A half century ago, the Florida Legislature was considered one of the best in the country and the most independent. Today it’s in thrall to special interests and a tight cadre of leaders. Her…

01/11/2025

After 28 years on the Broward County bench, Judge Lou Schiff is calling it a career, writes columnist Steve Bousquet. He's one of five recent judicial retirees in the county whose combined service totals 125 years.

After 28 years on the Broward County bench, Judge Lou Schiff is calling it a career, writes columnist Steve Bousquet. He’s one of five recent judicial retirees in the county whose combined se…

01/11/2025

A reader, writing on behalf of a firefighters union, criticizes Delray Beach for releasing the names of the four firefighters involved in a serious crash with a Brightline train.

01/10/2025

A recent Gallup poll finds that just 35% of Americans profess faith in the nation's court system, a 24-point slide in just four years. There is no comparable poll for Floridians regarding state courts, but there are reasons to think the results would be just as dismal.

A recent Gallup poll finds that just 35% of Americans profess faith in the nation’s court system, a 24-point slide in just four years. There is no comparable poll for Floridians regarding sta…

01/10/2025

The chair of the Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus, Democratic state Rep. Mike Gottlieb of Davie, responds to the allegations of antisemitism within the Democratic Party that were among the stated reasons for state Rep. Hillary Cassel to switch to the GOP.

The chair of the Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus, Democratic state Rep. Mike Gottlieb of Davie, responds to the allegations of antisemitism within the Democratic Party that were among the stated …

01/10/2025

After decades, a key piece of Everglades restoration is finally getting underway. One small hiccup: The 118-acre Buddhist sanctuary right next to the 1,800-acre proposed water-containment project would really not like nine years of construction noise.

After decades, a key piece of Everglades restoration is finally getting underway. One small hiccup: The 118-acre Buddhist sanctuary right next to the 1,800-acre proposed water-containment project w…

01/09/2025

A major upcoming bond issue in Pembroke Pines for infrastructure improvements merits public support, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board writes.