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  1. What is socialism? A Florida Republican provides an answer | Letters
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  2. Social Security is earned income, not a ‘federal benefit’| Letters
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    The logo of the U.S. Social Security Administration is seen outside a Social Security building in Burbank, California.
  3. Florida voted for leaders who support ‘drill, baby drill’ | Letters
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    President Donald Trump has talked about allowing oil rigs closer to the Florida coast.
  5. Some ideas on slowing down speeders on Tampa Bay roads | Letters
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    In November, a pedestrian crosses Alderman Road at US Hwy 19 in Palm Harbor.
  6. Why are we even thinking about drilling for oil near Florida’s coast? | Letters
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    The Deepwater Horizon oil spill washed oil ashore on Florida beaches, including in the Panhandle.
  7. Fight against mid-decade redistricting in Florida | Letters
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    The Florida House scheduled a meeting for Dec. 4 to consider the redrawing of the state's congressional districts.
  8. A sensible way to end the War on Drugs | Letters
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    On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon explained why he asked for an extra $155 million for a new program to combat the use of drugs. He labeled drug abuse "a national emergency" and said the money would be used to "tighten the noose around the necks of drug peddlers and thereby loosen the noose around the necks of drug users."
  9. Is Medicare really that great for everyone?| Letters
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  10. It’s time to elect, not appoint, Florida PSC commissioners | Letters
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    Many Tampa Bay residents have complained of much higher electricity bills in recent months.
  11. On the Trop site, create a master plan and then get out of the way | Letters
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    The 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District currently includes Tropicana Field.
  12. Here’s why I changed my mind on Medicare for all | Letters
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  13. Stop St. Pete’s ‘absolutely absurd’ Trop site process| Letters
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    Renderings from ARK Ellison Horus, LLC, a locally led development team, of a $6.8 billion proposal to reimagine St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District, including the current site of Tropicana Field.
  14. Should SNAP benefits include sugary soda and candy? | Letters
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    The government shutdown has affected SNAP benefits.
  15. I taught math for 31 years. Here’s why humanities are important| Letters
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    A guest columnist argued that STEM fields are great, but the humanities are needed too.
  16. Democrats, the White House ballroom and Trump derangement syndrome | Letters
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    Construction workers, bottom right, watch as demolition continues on the East Wing of the White House to make room for a new ballroom, in Washington on Oct. 22.
  17. We need more and better candidates in the race for St. Pete mayor | Letters
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    An aerial drone view showing downtown St. Petersburg last year.
  18. Open carry at Publix is a bad idea, or is it? | Letters
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    The new Riviera Plaza Publix’s front main entrance at 1542 South Dixie Highway nears completion in this photo on Aug. 25, 2025. The store opened on Sept. 25.
  19. Florida chooses harassment and intimidation, over the First Amendment | Letters
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    Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia speaks to reporters about local government audits being done across the state. He spoke outside the Palm Beach County Governmental Center in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. Of some of the county's spending, Ingoglia said,
  20. Tampa? St. Pete? Will more fans show up at a new baseball stadium | Letters
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    Hurricane Milton tore off the roof at Tropicana Field, where the Tampa Bay Rays struggled for years to attract large crowds. Now, the organization is looking to build a new stadium.
  21. A proven way to protect more Florida panthers | Letters
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    The Florida panther population is estimated at between 120 and 230, according to the Florida Panther Fund and the Florida Wildlife Federation.
  22. Ending party affiliations is a Band-Aid. We need a more informed electorate| Letters
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    In a recent column, Scott Maxwell suggested making more races nonpartisan or removing party affiliation from the ballots.
  23. Florida’s $83 million land deal is ‘an abomination"| Letters
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    Top Florida officials voted Tuesday to pay $83 million for the four acres of empty land in Destin shown in the bottom center of this photo.
  24. The ‘Free State of Florida’ is not so free when treating unvaccinated kids | Letters
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    The federal government has issued different advice for COVID-19 vaccines than major medical organizations, causing confusion among patients.
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