David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This weekend, we published the first parts of our investigation into Florida’s property insurance crisis. What’s most remarkable is that this work was funded almost entirely by an outside donation to our newsroom. This kind of support for local reporting is needed now, more than ever. 072
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026We obtained a long-hidden report about insurance company profits, through a legitimate public records request. Now the state Senate says they released it accidentally and have demanded we destroy all copies — and threatened legal action if we don’t comply. 03012
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026This should be a very big deal. “Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who was then Gov. Ron DeSantis’ chief of staff, was at the heart of a scheme that sent money to political committees fighting passage of an amendment to legalize marijuana in 2024, the grand jury found. 0111
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026What is going on here? @accuweather.com #floridaweather 020
Reposted by David Schutzwendy norris @wendynorris.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Let’s call it what it is: Weaponized search indexing. No need to risk social or legal consequences for burning books or stealing all of today’s edition from the newspaper bin. Just make it impossible to find them online. 042
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026I not surprised, but a bogus copyright claim was filed against our story about bogus copyright claims - published <24 hours ago. Somebody involved the District 22 GOP congressional primary is playing dirty games by exploiting federal copyright law to scrub search results of negative coverage. 023
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026“Federal copyright law exists for an important reason: to protect original work from being stolen. It was never intended to be weaponized as a loophole to suppress reporting or hide inconvenient truths.” 032
Reposted by David SchutzSouth Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 25/07/2026Our Editorial Board endorsements are more than endorsements — they provide reporting, fact-checking, context and other critical information to help you make decisions in the Aug. 18 primaries. Many of these races are not primaries. They will decide our school boards and city and county leaders.sun-sentinel.comThe Editorial Board’s list of endorsed candidatesThe Sun Sentinel Editorial Board’s list of candidate endorsements in the primary on Aug. 18. 074
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Fair question. In this case, the purpose was writing code that does the data entry (and yes, data entry needs to be fact checked because humans and AI both make mistakes). Then it writes the front-end code and css that presents it in a user-friendly way — without a data engineer or developer. 110
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Caution and skepticism is appropriate. Ignoring it is perilous. 010
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026It’s not luck. It’s carefully coded to pull straight from the FEC’s API and the output is verified by journalists). 010
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Paired with critical, insightful analysis by political reporter @browardpolitics.bsky.social and we demonstrate a perfect use of AI in a newsroom with almost no development resources. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/07/18/f... 250
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026AI has a limited place in newsrooms. Here’s an example of a good use. Gemini helped me — with my very low programming skills — to write code that scrapes campaign finance data from state and federal portals and formats it into an easy-to-read, interactive database. Human verified and fact checked. 2171
Reposted by David SchutzSouth Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 04/07/2026Florida story of the day.sun-sentinel.comFlorida man faces 10 years for stealing Smokey Bear signsA Florida man faces up to 10 years in prison for federal charges related to the theft of Smokey Bear signs from the Panhandle to Orlando in order to sell them on Facebook Marketplace. 051
Reposted by David SchutzSouth Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 01/07/2026Florida schools showed improvement on this year’s school grades, with most getting A’s or B’s and few getting D’s or F’s. The grades are based on student performance on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking. Use our database to search for schools and compare grades for the past three years.sun-sentinel.comLook up the latest grades for Florida’s public schoolsThis searchable chart contains how each public school in Florida performed in state grading in 2026 compared to the previous two years. 042
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Yup, just as I suspected: It’s a metaphor. “If the kerning is too tight, especially with heavy, bold fonts, it can evoke feelings of claustrophobia, loudness, or even aggression. The text literally feels like it's shouting at the reader, leaving them no room to breathe.” 2102
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Well maybe if Mother Nature is an official. It’s supposed to end with the start of rainy season. 110
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Wildfire season is officially over for Florida, but a long-term drought and unusually high temperatures have kept the fire risk high. Thousands of acres have burned this month already. I created this live-updating map to show where the active fires are.sun-sentinel.comFlorida wildfire map: Here are the active fires and containment updatesTrack active Florida wildfires with our live updating map. See the latest data on fire locations, burn acreage, and containment levels across the state. 1108
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Very grateful to FSNE for this award for @feloniousflorida.com! 000
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Fantastical reporting here! And great photography from your colleagues. 000
Reposted by David SchutzSouth Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 13/05/2026Florida officials have reportedly begun telling vendors for Alligator Alcatraz that detainees of the detention center in the Everglades would be moved out by the start of June and that the center would be shut down and dismantled over the following weeks.sun-sentinel.comFlorida plans to close Alligator Alcatraz, vendors are reportedly toldFlorida intends to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, according to a federal official and three people familiar with the facility’s operations. 42412
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Empirical data says the economy is booming; the anecdotal data says people are broke. When the administration fires BLS officials for posting negative numbers, I know which one I believe. 0132
Reposted by David SchutzSouth Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 23/04/2026SPECIAL REPORT: Five people died during police chases in Broward County in the past two months, highlighting the polarizing safety debate about pursuits and the risks they present to the public.sun-sentinel.comFive deaths, two months: The risks of hundreds of police pursuits on South Florida roadsFive people died during police chases in Broward County in the past two months, highlighting the polarizing safety debate about pursuits and the risks they present to the public. 044
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Yea, well, it’s not like there are many alternative forms of transportation in South Florida. 🚙 🚗 🚙 🚗 🚙 🚗sun-sentinel.comWar-driven gas prices cause unease, but upward spiral has yet to deter travel around South FloridaSouth Florida’s travel and tourism industries keep chins up despite unease over Iran war, rising energy prices. 183
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 03/04/2026But they’ll continue to be tax exempt? I’m confused. 084
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 02/04/2026I'm very proud that @feloniousflorida.com was awarded the first-place price for podcasts from the Society of News Editors for its fifth season, The Altidor Massacre. And congratulations to the other @sun-sentinel.com journalists who won top honors in photography, reporting and video.sun-sentinel.comSun Sentinel staffers win eight awards from Florida Society of News EditorsReporting, photography, video and podcast work by the South Florida Sun Sentinel won awards in the Florida Society of News Editors competition. 045
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Technicality, but it does still require FAA approval as well as sign off by the company (affiliated with the Trump Organization) that holds the naming rights. 000
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 27/02/2026As this kind of watchdog reporting gets more unaffordable by newsrooms, we rely more and more community support to make it happen. Consider a tax-free donation to our Community News Fund.sun-sentinel.comHow you can help the Sun Sentinel cover your communitySubscriptions and donations help sustain local news, ensuring our neighbors stay informed and leaders held accountable. How to donate to the Sun Sentinel this holiday season. 030
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 27/02/2026The @sun-sentinel.com and @orlandosentinel.com are undertaking a sweeping, join investigation of Florida’s property insurance market, and whether recent attempts at reforms have been effective — or fallen short. 121
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Of course, there is that pesky First Amendment. lt guarantees free speech, which includes the right to not speak. This is the slippery slope of compelled speech. 000
Reposted by David SchutzMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 22/01/2026Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026 387145516912
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026My area : Friday 🌤️ 80 Saturday ⛅️ 80 Sunday ☀️ 83 Monday 🌥️ 82 Brutal.washingtonpost.comOne of the biggest storms in years is near. What to expect in your area.Snow and ice will start on Friday across the Rockies and Plains, push into the South, Midwest and Appalachians on Saturday, then reach the East Coast on Sunday. 020
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 08/01/2026As the day comes to an end, here’s a reminder that if you prioritize ideology over morality, you’re driving without brakes or a steering wheel. 032
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026“Thank you for keeping me apprised”???? That’s something I say to work emails that have absolutely nothing to do with my job but I’m just being nice. 061
Reposted by David SchutzChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 03/01/2026Nothing about this is okay. The President of the United States is on Fox News right now gabbing about the U.S. attack on Venezuela before addressing the American people. So the new order of information is: Truth Social → Fox News → the public → Congress, maybe? 47585533059
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026The link on the White House site goes to that post. And the president’s first statement was not made directly to the American people who funded the operation but to Fox News’ audience. 000
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 28/12/2025At some places, it’s hard to dispute that. I can tell you that as a news decision-maker at a regional news organization, I have not felt one bit of the pressure you described from above — despite media-hostile state and federal governments. Hopefully it stays that way. 110
David Schutz @david-schutz.bsky.social · 28/12/2025As a member of the media, I can’t say this enough: It’s the media’s job to arm you with information. It’s your job to decide what to do with that information. 1214