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Higher Education

Reject this cap
Voters should reject Amendment 3. An arbitrary cap on revenue collections that robs the state of the ability to collect funds for Florida's issues.
Ocala Star-Banner
Give higher ed what it deserves
The University of Florida's successful campaign shows that it, like most of Florida's institutions of higher learning, continues to exceed expectation
Ocala Star-Banner

Elections

Reject this cap
Voters should reject Amendment 3. An arbitrary cap on revenue collections that robs the state of the ability to collect funds for Florida's issues.
Ocala Star-Banner
Intrusive government
Ammendment 6 is an amendment that would enable the Legislature to conduct an assault on a woman's right to choose, voters should reject it.
Gainesville Sun
Big Bird should not be an issue in election
While both major parties argue over these claims, this debate about “Big Bird,” and PBS in general, should be a nonissue.
Independent Florida Alligator
Sending the wrong message
That’s why we recommend that voters reject proposed Amendment 1 on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.
Ocala Star-Banner
Just a power grab
Floridians should keep our courts independent by voting no on Amendment 5.
Gainesville Sun
A cut too deep
Amendment 4 goes too far and should be rejected.
Gainesville Sun
Cunningham: Juditics
I must say a few words in defense of the much-maligned Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican Party of Florida and the Kotch brothers.
Gainesville Sun
Of politics and principle
Who will be the next sheriff of Marion County is likely to be determined this week by the 46 members of the county Republican Executive Committee.
Ocala Star-Banner
A cut too deep
If Amendment 4 is approved by the voters, cities and counties across Florida stand to lose nearly $2 billion over the next four years.
Gainesville Sun

Culture

Effing Florida - Of course the weird stuff happens here
Welcome to Florida, where apparently it’s perfectly fine to be insane.
Independent Florida Alligator

Sports

Emotion Evolution - We finally forgave Tebow for leaving us
Here are seven tips for getting over a relationship. Let’s list them and see if they apply to the Gators.
Independent Florida Alligator

Florida Politics

Cunningham: Juditics
I must say a few words in defense of the much-maligned Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican Party of Florida and the Kotch brothers.
Gainesville Sun

Science/High Tech

Apple continues to control consumers
Apple keeps owners coming back for more and keeps prospective buyers absolutely intrigued.
Independent Florida Alligator

Business

Apple continues to control consumers
Apple keeps owners coming back for more and keeps prospective buyers absolutely intrigued.
Independent Florida Alligator

Public Safety

Fund the state’s drug database
Unreasonable restrictions on the funding of Florida’s prescription drug database threaten to act like a poison pill — dooming the database.
Ocala Star-Banner

Op Ed

 

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Gainesville Sun

Letter To The Editor

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today
Dead Man Voting
Birds of a Different Feather
To Help Florida Businesses, Stop Excessive Taxes on Reinsurance
Civility in Public Life: What Can Floridians Do About It?
Cost of Cuts to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Once We Know How to Learn, We’re Off and Running
Watching the Debates Through the Lens of Small Business
Statewide Momentum Growing for Ethics Reform
Florida Bar Should Stay Out of Judicial Politics
Holding Judges Accountable
“E-Cigs” Industry Group Provides Model for Self-Regulation
Amendment 8 Would Open Door to Government-Sponsored Religion
Truth About Feral Cats
Back-to-School With Severe Allergies: Keeping Children Safe
Check Records of Florida’s Supreme Court Justices
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