JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

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December 17, 2025 15 mins
Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes about new reporting and unearthed records showing that Governor Ron DeSantis and his political allies took more than $35 million worth of public money last year and used it to campaign against ballot initiatives on abortion and marijuana.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about his holiday office party, attending a hearing for the Tommy Zeigler case, and more.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell joins us to talk about the number of candidates running to become Florida's next governor, and with why accessible parking wasn’t created for pregnant moms.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses his latest article, this one about Orange County preparing an overdue crackdown on Visit Orlando spending.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about his latest article, this one about the SNAP food crisis and how Central Floridians can help.

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We talk to Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell about his latest article, which is about the most recent push to defund voucher schools that teach Islamic faith.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses his latest articles, first, about how Florida theme parks escape ride regulation thanks to political donations, as well as from swing state to MAGA central, Florida gets redder, but grows slower.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses party-switching politicians playing partisan voters for fools. Scott also talks about his other article, where he writes about Governor DeSantis relying on the Osceola sheriff, an alleged crime boss, to oust a Central Florida prosecutor.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell joins us to talk about Orlando’s Rosen Hotels & Resorts CEO backing a new tax on hotels, along with current Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings possibly running for governor.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about Florida’s insurance mess — big salaries, missing flood insurance, and underfunded companies.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about how the Florida Highway Patrol lacks body cameras, a rarity in 2025.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell joins us to discuss Florida planning to eliminate all vaccine mandates and school vouchers.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses former State Rep. Carolina Amesty, who had faced accusations of pandemic-relief fraud, as well as an Orlando Marine who is leading a new effort for veterans.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell gives us his take on U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, who has generated lots of controversies in recent months.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about how the Jeffrey Epstein case shows why secret proceedings stink.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell gives us a pop quiz on O-Town history today in honor of Orlando's 150th birthday.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about former State Rep. Carolina Amesty, who is under investigation for pandemic-relief fraud at the federal level.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell tackles the immigration detention facility in the Everglades called Alligator Alcatraz, as well as Governor Ron DeSantis declaring a state of emergency.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses some of the columns this week, including a timely discussion about fireworks, and what the proper etiquette is when using them in a neighborhood. Scott also talks about the latest controversy to come out of the University of Florida.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about the possible sale of the Tampa Bay Rays and what it means for Orlando's efforts to land an MLB team. Scott then discusses what happened to a bill that would’ve allowed hotel taxes to be spent on community needs, before wrapping it up with news about Florida's attorney general being found in contempt of court.

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