![The headlines are as abundant as they are dystopian: “Florida rejects, amends many social studies textbooks” “An Entire Florida School District Has Banned a Kids’ Book on Segregation” “350+ Books Banned in Florida School Districts Since Last July” “Florida bans more than 40% of math books after review” The Florida purge is underway. The targets: […]](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2017/09/05/TEIIFQTPHFH2JD62FNX5T3Z4O4.jpg?w=135 "The headlines are as abundant as they are dystopian: “Florida rejects, amends many social studies textbooks” “An Entire Florida School District Has Banned a Kids’ Book on Segregation” “350+ Books Banned in Florida School Districts Since Last July” “Florida bans more than 40% of math books after review” The Florida purge is underway. The targets: […]")
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Scott Maxwell: Florida’s knowledge purge is underway. Banning books. Whitewashing history.
The headlines are as abundant as they are dystopian: “Florida rejects, amends many social studies...
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Scott Maxwell: Later start times coming for Florida schools. Money should follow.
By 2026, Florida high schools won't be allowed to start classes until 8:30 am. It's...
Bianchi vs. Maxwell: Major League Baseball in Orlando
Major League Baseball in Orlando? Orlando Sentinel columnists Mike Bianchi and Scott Maxwell debate the...
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Scott Maxwell: SeaWorld’s new Pipeline coaster: Cool for fans. Smart for SeaWorld
Scott Maxwell: SeaWorld’s new Pipeline coaster: Cool ride for fans, smart investment for SeaWorld
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Scott Maxwell: Local needs > baseball > another convention center expansion
Tax dollars for Baseball? Before providing more pro-sports subsidies or a bigger convention center, Orange...
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Scott Maxwell: Florida wants to execute child predators. Here’s why this survivor says that’s an awful idea
Scott Maxwell writes that Florida just passed laws allowing the state to execute child abusers...
![Old-Orlando-Things-We-Miss-Scott-Maxwell TOS-L-Maxwell-Old-Orlando-050522 Sunday: What do Orlandoans miss most about Orlando? With the demolition of the (semi-)historic Church Street ballroom underway, I ask readers what other landmarks they most miss. Two leaders in the clubhouse: Ronnie’s and Merita Bread (the sign and the smell). Also nods for the Red Fox Lounger, Tinker Field, the Parliament House […]](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2019/11/14/WZNOWLCS4VCRTP37CSKX3YZ5ZI.jpg?w=135 "Old-Orlando-Things-We-Miss-Scott-Maxwell TOS-L-Maxwell-Old-Orlando-050522 Sunday: What do Orlandoans miss most about Orlando? With the demolition of the (semi-)historic Church Street ballroom underway, I ask readers what other landmarks they most miss. Two leaders in the clubhouse: Ronnie’s and Merita Bread (the sign and the smell). Also nods for the Red Fox Lounger, Tinker Field, the Parliament House […]")
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What do you miss about old Orlando? Ronnie’s and Merita bread
Old-Orlando-Things-We-Miss-Scott-Maxwell TOS-L-Maxwell-Old-Orlando-050522 Sunday: What do Orlandoans miss most about Orlando? With the demolition of the...
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4:45 a.m. text messages: How to unite a divided Florida | Commentary
Floridians have been at war with each other lately over everything from Disney to drag...
Universal’s ‘high crime’ tax breaks. The biggest tax joke in Florida | Commentary
Universal Orlando has gotten millions in incentives from a program meant to help 'high-crime' communities....
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Universal’s ‘high crime’ tax breaks. The biggest tax joke in Florida | Commentary
Universal Orlando has gotten millions in incentives from a program meant to help 'high-crime' communities....