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Letters To The Editor

Vaccines protect public health

To the editor: Dr. John Lapado and Ron Gov. DeSantis have issued a no vaccine mandate for entry-level school children in Florida. As a Registered Nurse I disagree with this decision.  Vaccines as a topic can evoke strong feelings and different opinions or perspectives, especially as parents ...

Tax reform amendment is about principle

To the editor: “In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.” — James Madison Who should benefit first from ...

Death by a thousand cuts

To the editor: In the risky world of high-finance waterfront development reputation is everything. The recent mangrove removal at the Seven Islands site without a permit has brought Forest Development’s reputation squarely into the spotlight. Keep in mind they are now likely having to carry ...

The electoral process is foundational to our constitutional republic. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have upheld this process by exercising their right to vote. As we celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July, let us all get excited about exercising this constitutional ...

To the editor: At first, I was against the homestead tax relief bill; however, after further review, I have recognized it as a valuable piece of legislation that will aid the residents of Florida. Certain states and communities have successfully lowered property taxes and adapted well, with ...

To the editor: The recent redistricting maps for Congress in Florida, implemented just months before major elections, confuse voters and disrupt campaigns. The Florida Supreme Court’s decision to adopt these maps means any legal challenges to their legitimacy will have to wait until after ...