JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

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November 12, 2025 18 mins
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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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses how Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration publicly threatened the Orlando Sentinel reporter who has been investigating the Hope Florida scandal and sent a “cease and desist” demand that Sentinel reporter Jeff Schweers stop his reporting efforts, something Scott says is not going to happen.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about Florida's deepening insurance crisis before discussing the state's efforts to fight a court ruling that ordered Florida to stop allowing the water pollution that has led to record manatee deaths.

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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell recently hosted the 14th annual Legacy of Champions Luncheon for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, and he talks about his experience with Grammy winning rapper Ice-T, who served as the event's Keynote Speaker.

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