Fraud in Florida: Enough is enough
For some reason, Florida has always been ripe for fraud and scams. As a former state senator, I have seen and worked to fight against...
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John Grant
- Feb 15
Free Lunch & Learn: Protecting Seniors
They say nothing is free anymore. But that’s not true. My educational panels in Tampa on Monday, February 27th, and in the Villages on...
John Grant
- Feb 8
Future Florida Hospital Will Be a Global Beacon of Hope for Cancer Patients
According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, 10 million people died from cancer across the world. If you talk to most people,...
John Grant
- Jan 18
Attacked for Supporting the Governor?
I recently wrote an opinion editorial that was published by several media outlets titled “Gov. DeSantis is starting the new year off...
John Grant
- Jan 16
Gov. DeSantis is starting the new year off right
January, the first month of the calendar, has long been a time of new beginnings and a fresh start. So far this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis...
John Grant
- Dec 14, 2022
Florida lawmakers attempt a Christmas miracle during special session
It’s that time of year when kids around the world are making their Christmas wish lists and sending them off to the North Pole. Florida...
John Grant
- Oct 14, 2022
John Grant: 2023 Social Security Benefits Increase by Highest Rate in 41 Years
Social Security is 87 years old. The program is now a senior citizen–along with more than 50 million Americans living in the...
John Grant
- Sep 9, 2022
Seniors helping seniors with Florida first lady’s Hope Florida
I am proud to be a Florida resident for a number of reasons. But I’m especially proud to have a governor and first lady who work...
John Grant
- Aug 23, 2022
Celebrate Senior Citizens Day
There are 54 million Americans ages 65 and older. Senior citizens make up 16.8% of the population, the fastest growing segment of...
John Grant
- Jul 22, 2022
The Right To Vote – Use It Or Lose It
America is the land of the free and the home of the brave because centuries ago young men fought to make it so. To keep that vision alive...
John Grant
- Jun 30, 2022
Florida wants to find a cure for Alzheimer’s
Florida is home to America’s oldest city, St. Augustine. It also has the second-largest senior citizen population in the United States....
John Grant
- Jun 15, 2022
John Grant: A Father’s Day Gift from Ron DeSantis
I have been a lawyer for more than 50 years and I served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate. I’ve been...
John Grant
- Jun 3, 2022
Hidden cameras reveal dark side of solar power
A hidden camera FOX 5 I-Team investigation takes the shine off some big promises made to Georgia homeowners about solar power. With...
John Grant
- Feb 1, 2022
Reforming solar rules is about fairness
Inflation is the worst it has been in 40 years. We are all feeling the effects. Seniors on fixed incomes are especially taking the brunt...
John Grant
- Jan 6, 2022
What Not to Believe About Senior Life
We went through life thinking we would not get there, or if we did, we could worry about it later. In many cases, we either ignored or...
John Grant
- Dec 6, 2021
There’s a Tug-of-War Over Alzheimer’s Drug
Six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. One in 10 people over the age of 65 have it. Alzheimer’s and other...
John Grant
- Nov 16, 2021
How COVID changed life forever for Florida’s seniors
Much attention will be rightly given to the Florida Legislature this week as it meets in special session to discuss important public...
John Grant
- Oct 29, 2021
Ailing Home Health Care System Needs Resuscitation
Florida is home to the Fountain of Youth; so, maybe that’s why the growth of the state’s aging population is booming. By 2030, people 65...
John Grant
- Oct 23, 2021
99 Percent of Floridians Paying More on Electric Bill Than Wealthiest 1 Percent
Consumers across America are feeling the sting of rising prices, from the grocery store to the gas pump. Many of these higher costs...
John Grant
- Sep 24, 2021
Hearing
Hearing in America is a major medical problem, especially among seniors. More than half over 65 have hearing loss. Some 28 million people...
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