JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

JCS Call with Scott Maxwell

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July 2, 2025 17 mins
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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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on the Florida AG and his dealings with car dealerships, as well as Attorney General Pam Bondi acting as ethics counselor for President Trump's Qatar jet.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about the good, the bad, and the downright strange legislation that was recently passed in Tallahassee, along with the journey of Orlando’s poet laureate, Shawn Welcome, who went from homeless to high-demand.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on compensation for wrongful convictions in Florida.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on dumbing down our schools by cutting A.P. classes and spending tax money to bring sports to town.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses the continuing battles between lawmakers in the Florida House and Governor Ron DeSantis over his wife's Hope Florida Foundation.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about what Orange County needs in its next mayor, including breaking free from big money and its ties to the tourism industry.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on the state of the citrus industry in Florida, Florida’s “free kill” law — a bizarre law that exists only in Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses the latest shenanigans going on in Tallahassee during the regular legislative session.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about the new proposed laws that would allow hotel taxes to finally be spent on local things. He also discusses the new $21 Maximum tolls on Interstate Four, which President Donald Trump just stopped New York from offering something similar there.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell starts the discussion by talking about the high price for eggs before delving into what's going on at the Washington Post and with the White House press corp. Scott then gets to hear about Jim Colbert's venture into journalism, before wrapping it up by talking about the well-known Morgan & Morgan law firm filing a legal brief that cited nine cases as precedent that did not really exist.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell kicks things off by paying homage to Geraldine Thompson, who was a member of the Democratic Party serving in various capacities in the Florida Legislature from 2006 until her death in 2025. Scott then wraps things up by talking about former District 45 State Rep. Carolina Amesty who's accused of stealing COVID relief funds, but says she's a victim.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about the viral social media post about MoonPie humorously renaming the State of Florida to "MoonPieTown," inspired by recent political name changes. Scott then tackles the subject he wrote in today's edition of the Orlando Sentinel about Florida lawmakers convening yet another special session on immigration “reform” that continues to give a pass to companies that make illegal hires.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses how home prices increases throughout Central Florida are untenable, especially for younger generations.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell once again tackles local and statewide politics and kicks things off by talking about a firefighter's widow who's having difficulty getting benefits that were promised by the state. He also covers the immigration battle taking place during a special session in Tallahassee. Scott then wraps up this episode by sharing some backstory into Florida's new attorney general.
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