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Sheriff: Yes on Amendment 3 to protect lives and strengthen communities

Sheriff: Yes on Amendment 3 to protect lives and strengthen communities

by Sheriff Gordon Smith | Oct 16, 2024

As the Sheriff of Bradford County with nearly 40 years of experience in Florida law enforcement, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects that low-level marijuana possession charges can have on individuals and their families. This November, we have a unique...
It’s time to cap medical malpractice damages and protect Florida’s healthcare future

It’s time to cap medical malpractice damages and protect Florida’s healthcare future

by Regina Brown | Sep 30, 2024

In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....
Analysis: Florida’s cannabis amendment balances freedom and regulation

Analysis: Florida’s cannabis amendment balances freedom and regulation

by John Bash | Mar 26, 2024

This fall Florida voters may consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate state-law criminal penalties on the use of marijuana by adults, pending approval of the proposal by the Florida Supreme Court. But last week Governor Ron DeSantis expressed...
Cato report: Florida ranks 2nd in the U.S. for overall freedom

Cato report: Florida ranks 2nd in the U.S. for overall freedom

by Guest Contributor | Nov 28, 2023

Florida ranks second in the U.S. for overall freedom, according to the Cato Institute’s “Freedom in the 50 States” report, excelling in fiscal policy but ranking lower in personal freedoms. The report highlights Florida’s strong economic...
Your portable mortgage could kickstart the stagnant real estate market

Your portable mortgage could kickstart the stagnant real estate market

by Michael Peters | Nov 22, 2023

Recent news reports reveal that the supply of houses for sale is much lower than the demand, and that this problem is accelerating. The problem is due in part to the fact that interest rates are over 7 percent, and people are not selling their existing homes because a...
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