Carl Hiaasen American novelist and journalist Carl Hiaasen, 2024. (more) Carl Hiaasen American journalist and novelist Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Carl-Hiaasen Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 6, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question From 1985 to 2021 Carl Hiaasen wrote a popular syndicated opinion column for The Miami Herald. Hiaasen’s acerbic, often humorous columns tackled both Florida-specific and national issues. A lifelong Florida resident and fierce defender of the state’s natural ecosystems, he is known for exposing and denouncing corruption in government and business. “I’m writing about people who have a public trust, and when they abuse that trust or do something corrupt or dishonest, I don’t think you can be too tough,” Hiaasen explained in 2021. Along with his opinion column, Hiaasen has written or cowritten more than 30 books—including satirical mystery ...(100 of 1231 words)

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