Marshall Frank: William Dillon?s prison hell
Courts share in the blame for a Satellite Beach man?s tragedy.
Toni Waters Woods: Medicaid reform 'fatally' flawed
Don?t expand a pilot program that erects life-threatening barriers to prompt health care.
Bruce E. Loren: Ruling adds to contractors? woes
Thanks to an October decision by the Florida Supreme Court, it looks like construction employers and their insurance companies are back to the same standard that was used and abused prior to the Legislature?s 2003 overhaul of workers? compensation laws.
David A. Bundy: Abandoning our most vulnerable
We must call on lawmakers not to cut funding to organizations that help abused, neglected children.
Mimi Drew: To evaluate the DEP, look beyond the fines
The Florida DEP relies on more than punishment to promote compliance with anti-pollution standards
Karl Wickstrom: Imagine a reserve in the Everglades
Wouldn?t it be great to convert the present U.S. Sugar land into a natural wonderland?
In Your Corner: Didn?t like 2008? You might hate 2009
Distended budgets must be slashed, so brace for fewer community services and amenities.
Bob McElroy: Something fishy about FDA plan
After decades of warnings about heavy metals in some fish and the damage they can do to humans, particularly fetuses, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to drop warnings to pregnant women about fish containing those pollutants and encouraging all of us to eat more of them because they contain omega fatty acids.
Mike Blanchard: The Treasure Coast should capitalize on its ?Treasure?
Many areas of Florida are well-known for their rich, historical backgrounds and infamous pirate activity. The communities conduct numerous events and festivals annually based around that fact. This not only a generates a generous flow of revenue, but it also brings the community closer together.
Bob Minsky: Simple question for educators
So the big $64 question is: What would we have to do to make our district a great district that can provide a quality education to our kids? It?s a simple question and should be easy to answer.
Lawton Chiles III: Let?s make Florida?s children our priority
Florida has become a "hall of shame" in its approach to children?s health and social welfare.
Bob McElroy: Opening access to health care
The battle for your money is beginning and will be framed as private insurance vs. Medicare. Such campaigns always are based on a question. In this case: Are we better off with private insurance or a government plan?
Pearl Flaherty: Hard times? Or the best times?
Recalling a childhood Christmas during the Great Depression, the author asserts that even an orange can be special in the toe of your stocking.
Marc Kilmer: Snuff Out bad tax idea
A closer look at the proposed state cigarette tax reveals flaws in the thinking behind the plan.
Mark Tomasik: Blogging ?Bargainista? finds the deals
Shoppers can visit our popular, new TCPalm.com blog to get updates on sales, share money-saving tips and even get free coupons.
Gov. Charlie Crist: Cover Florida fills gap for uninsured
Beginning Jan. 5, Floridians who have been looking for health coverage will have the opportunity to purchase a Cover Florida plan.
Joe Jobe: High food prices? Don?t blame biodiesel
The price of fuel-making commodities has dropped, but somehow food manufacturers still earn record profits.
