Darryl Owens Perspectives

Members of the Florida cabinet have apologized to former students of a reform school for boys where abuse allegations first surfaced more than 100 years ago…and dozens of unidentified bodies were recently discovered. Lawmakers are also moving a pair of bills related to the closed school, but former Orlando Sentinel columnist and editorial writer Darryl Owens says more needs to be done.

If you haven’t heard, Orlando Sentinel columnist Darryl Owens is leaving the paper.

On the first page of most employment applications, there’s a small box job seekers are asked to mark if they have a criminal history. But Orlando Sentinel columnist and editorial writer Darryl Owens says the "Ban the Box" campaign is on the right track.

An “open carry” bill has passed its first hurdle in the Florida House. Orlando Sentinel columnist and editorial writer Darryl Owens says reaction has been complex to the proposal, which would allow the 1.4 million Floridians with concealed weapon permits to carry firearms...without concealing them.

Some juvenile justice experts say a legal procedure called “direct file” makes Florida the toughest state to be a kid in the juvenile justice system…too tough. They’re coming together to try to change the process. Orlando Sentinel columnist and editorial writer Darryl Owens explains what “direct file” means and why he thinks it’s getting so much attention.

The state of Florida is considering changing the way residents get drivers’ licenses. Gone would be the days of walking into the local tax collector’s office and leaving with a license a few hours later – under the new proposal, you could wait a few weeks instead.

Part of the major redevelopment project underway in Orlando’s historic Parramore neighborhood is a new pre-K through 8th grade school. It’s a $41 million facility in the heart of the neighborhood that’s expected to open in 2017. Orlando Sentinel editorial writer and columnist Darryl Owens a new school in the area will help bring the community together.Orlando Sentinel editorial writer and columnist Darryl Owens a new school in the area will help bring the community together.

Orlando Sentinel editorial writer and columnist Darryl Owens says recent gun thefts from police cars are part of a disturbing pattern.

Orlando Sentinel columnist and editorial writer Darryl Owens says confederate symbols belong in a museum. He examines their meaning, past and present, starting with the controversy brewing over one now standing in downtown Orlando.

New research says high school classes should start later than Orange County's 7:15am to help combat dangerous sleep deprivation in teens. So Orange County School Board Chair Bill Sublette has proposed delaying high school start times by 45 minutes or so. The idea doesn't seem popular with other board members, but Darryl Owens says it's time to wake up to the benefits of Sublette's proposal.