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Scott Maxwell

Scott Maxwell is the Metro Columnist for the Orlando Sentinel. He writes about Central Florida politics and whatever else catches his fancy. Scott particularly enjoys giving readers information they won't get elsewhere and sharing the stories politicians would rather keep secret. Scott came to the Sentinel in 1998 and has penned a column since 2002. He's a married father of two and graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill who likes travel, exercise and scary movies.

Maxwell: Either you think these kids deserve help, or you don't. Florida has a history of neglecting kids with severe illnesses and profound disabilities

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Scott Maxwell: Either you think these kids deserve help, or you don’t | Commentary

April 19, 2024 at 9:50 p.m.

Maxwell: Either you think these kids deserve help, or you don't. Florida has a history of neglecting kids with severe illnesses and profound disabilities

As Florida's governor, he did workdays with Floridians. As senator, he was obsessed with policy.

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Scott Maxwell: Bob Graham represented a better time in Florida politics

April 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

As Florida's governor, he did workdays with Floridians. As senator, he was obsessed with policy.

In America, it’s legal to do all kinds of unseemly things in politics. You can pay off everyone from shady consultants to porn stars. You just have to disclose A) Who you paid; and B) Who gave you the money in the first place.

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Scott Maxwell: Insiders confess in Florida ‘ghost’ candidate scandal while masterminds skate

April 17, 2024 at 6:12 a.m.

In America, it’s legal to do all kinds of unseemly things in politics. You can pay off everyone from shady consultants to porn stars. You just have to disclose A)...

Maxwell: Visit Orlando spends $600,000 on Taylor Swift ad. Taxpayers paid to air the ad that promotes Disney on Disney+

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Scott Maxwell: Visit Orlando spends $600,000 on Taylor Swift ad

April 10, 2024 at 3:58 p.m.

Maxwell: Visit Orlando spends $600,000 on Taylor Swift ad. Taxpayers paid to air the ad that promotes Disney on Disney+

Universal reported giving the Republican Party of Florida $168,379 worth of in-kind donations for “event expenses.” For the park, it looks like a smart investment.

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Scott Maxwell: Universal Orlando gives legislators $168k in freebies, gets millions in tax breaks

April 9, 2024 at 3:07 p.m.

Universal reported giving the Republican Party of Florida $168,379 worth of in-kind donations for “event expenses.” For the park, it looks like a smart investment.

Scott Maxwell says some Black leaders are skeptical as politicians try to outlaw diversity initiatives and whitewash school history lessons.

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Scott Maxwell: A Black history museum in Florida – a whitewashing-history state

April 6, 2024 at 12:04 p.m.

Scott Maxwell says some Black leaders are skeptical as politicians try to outlaw diversity initiatives and whitewash school history lessons.

The three justices who tried to block the vote are all new and relatively inexperienced. And interestingly, two of them will have their own names on the ballot this fall — and need your permission to keep their seats.

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Scott Maxwell: Florida’s abortion vote: 3 justices tried to block it. 2 will be on your ballot this fall

April 10, 2024 at 2:21 p.m.

The three justices who tried to block the vote are all new and relatively inexperienced. And interestingly, two of them will have their own names on the ballot this fall...

In DeSantis vs. Disney settlement, who really won? Both sides scored wins and bear scars in the battle that started over 'Don't Say Gay'

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Scott Maxwell: In DeSantis vs. Disney settlement, who really won? Both sides scored wins and bear scars in the battle that started over ‘Don’t Say Gay’

April 2, 2024 at 10:28 p.m.

In DeSantis vs. Disney settlement, who really won? Both sides scored wins and bear scars in the battle that started over 'Don't Say Gay'

Columnist Scott Maxwell says at first he scoffed what seemed like too high a number, but then he decided to go beyond his gut reaction and look at the stats.

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Scott Maxwell: Orlando cost of living: $100,298 to live ‘comfortably,’ study says

March 29, 2024 at 8:15 a.m.

Columnist Scott Maxwell says at first he scoffed what seemed like too high a number, but then he decided to go beyond his gut reaction and look at the stats.

Another scandal for Rep. Carolina Amesty. Yet she faces no challengers for re-election. Both parties could do better.

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Scott Maxwell: Another scandal for Rep. Carolina Amesty. Yet she faces no challengers for re-election. Both parties could do better.

March 27, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

Another scandal for Rep. Carolina Amesty. Yet she faces no challengers for re-election. Both parties could do better.

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