
Scott Maxwell
@scott_maxwell
Orlando Sentinel columnist. Father. Husband. Tar Heel. Runner. Card player. Bourbon drinker. BS detector.
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/orlnews-scott-maxwell-20130507-staff.html 29-04-2009 20:40:50
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Yet another federal court has shot down GOP lawmakers' attempts to restrict free speech and expression in Florida - this time a law targeting drag performances. These politicians have as little respect for the Constitution as they do your tax dollars. orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/16/flo…


Often in politics, it’s Republicans vs. Democrats. But right now in Florida, it’s Ron DeSantis vs. the world. - With Hope Florida, where both parties now want an investigation - And on "Free Kill," where DeSantis is on an island There's a connection ($$$) orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/20/max…

Legislators & Trump's chief of staff rallied together to kill the latest plan to let moneyed interests develop Florida's protected lands. It appears the DeSantis administration won't learn. Neither did leaders here - who rolled over on Split Oak preserve. orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/27/flo…



"If you let development interests pave over land you previously vowed to protect, nothing is ever really protected. It’s all just one big shell game." - #Florida Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/27/flo…




St. Cloud said it simply wanted to avoid "controversy" when it decided to stop issuing proclamations when a request to recognize Pride Month was pending. Interestingly, the city felt no similar concerns when repeatedly honoring "Confederate Memorial Day." orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/04/st-…


The politics at Florida's universities is really all about the grift. Washed-up politicians crave high-paying jobs running the schools. So they scream about "diversity" to distract from their lack of qualifications - and then gorge at the public trough. orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/06/flo…