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Column: Permitless carry is a bad idea, says suspended Hillsborough state attorney

Column: Permitless carry is a bad idea, says suspended Hillsborough state attorney

  • By ANDREW WARREN
  • Mar 6, 2023
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By supporting permitless carry, DeSantis and other lawmakers are pushing a reckless idea: removing oversight on who can carry a concealed weapon.

Column: Everyone deserves access to affordable insulin

Column: Everyone deserves access to affordable insulin

  • Feb 13, 2023

The extremely high price of insulin that millions of diabetics depend on to stay alive has been getting a lot of attention recently — and for good reason.

Column: In Gov. DeSantis vs. Warren, who really neglected their duty?

Column: In Gov. DeSantis vs. Warren, who really neglected their duty?

  • Updated Jan 28, 2023

A neutral non-political federal district court judge loudly and clearly told Gov. Ron DeSantis on Jan. 20 that his suspension of twice-elected Hillsborough County prosecutor Andrew Warren violated not only the First Amendment but also the Florida Constitution.

Column: Hillsborough County students deserve comprehensive sexual health education

Column: Hillsborough County students deserve comprehensive sexual health education

  • Jan 16, 2023

When the Hillsborough County School Board meets this month to debate the merits of health education, I’ll be thinking of my patients.

Column: Tampa’s urban core is rebuilding with Encore and West River Tampa

  • Jan 2, 2023

Two thriving new communities have now sprung from blighted housing that segregated lower-income people, created pockets of poverty and spurred unhealthy environments in Tampa’s urban core: Encore and West River Tampa.

Column: Why I can’t vote for a $1.7 trillion spending spree

Column: Why I can’t vote for a $1.7 trillion spending spree

  • Jan 2, 2023

In typical Washington fashion, Florida families fighting hard to recover from Hurricane Ian are being held hostage in exchange for approval of the massive and reckless $1.7 trillion spending bill.

Column: Here is how an increased millage would strengthen Hillsborough schools and our community

Column: Here is how an increased millage would strengthen Hillsborough schools and our community

  • Updated Aug 2, 2022

We have witnessed unquestionable dedication from our district’s educators and support teams through tumultuous circumstances over the last two years. Despite the challenges and against tough odds, they succeeded in elevating Hillsborough County Public Schools to the 19th ranked district in t…

Column: Carrollwood Beacon celebrates a milestone

Column: Carrollwood Beacon celebrates a milestone

  • Updated Jul 29, 2022

Do you know that magical feeling when you look down and you happen to notice your car’s odometer has reached the 100,000-mile mark? 

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