Op-ed

The tragic collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South condo in June 2021, which claimed 98 lives, underscored the urgent need for stricter regulations on condominium safety in Florida. In response, state lawmakers passed Senate Bills 4-D and 154, mandating milestone inspections for all condos over 30 years old and taller than three stories by December

Florida’s housing affordability crisis casts long shadows over the dreams of countless Floridians. As we grapple with soaring prices and the evaporation of the homeownership dream for the average citizen, it’s evident that addressing this crisis requires more than piecemeal solutions or incremental adjustments. We need a paradigm shift, an innovative approach akin to starting

State legislation that would allow consumers to opt out of targeted ads needs a careful rethink. Let’s say you opt out of targeted ads to make your internet experience better. What happens when you want to search for a local restaurant near you? Or a local boutique or market or specialty store? Opting out of

Florida stands at a critical juncture. In 2022, the Florida Department of Management Services selected global consulting firm KPMG to produce a 20-year master plan for the Florida Department of Corrections. The report, finalized in late 2023, underscores a looming crisis within our prison system — a crisis marked by aging infrastructure, staffing shortages and