Opinion

Jody Boulay is a mother of two with a passion for helping others. She currently works as a Community Outreach Coordinator for DRS to help spread awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Jody Boulay is a mother of two with a passion for helping others. She currently works as a Community Outreach Coordinator for DRS to help spread awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

How to date while in recovery from addiction

Jody Boulay
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Being in recovery, especially in the early stages, has its ups and downs. Dating is not necessarily a top priority for everyone, but it’s nice to have companionship. During the holiday season and coming into Valentine’s, there can be strong emotions about the need and want of a relationship.
Jill Pertler — Slices of Life: More in 2024

Jill Pertler — Slices of Life: More in 2024

SLICES OF LIFE — More in 2024

Jill Pertler
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Someone I’ve never met (social media, where else?) came up with a phrase for the new year: “Let’s do more in 2024.” I’ve decided to adopt it for my own, because it’s well-balanced, makes logical sense and has good meaning, purpose and intent. Plus it rhymes; who doesn’t appreciate a good rhyme?
Local outdoor enthusiasts are facing the issue of no one agency with some authority over a facet of lake management that can solve the problem.

Local outdoor enthusiasts are facing the issue of no one agency with some authority over a facet of lake management that can solve the problem.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Lake Toho stakeholders—demand hydrilla action

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
At a recent meeting held by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (story posted Thursday), area residents were given a grim picture of the current state of Kissimmee’s Lake Tohopekaliga and the even bleaker prospects for improvement anytime soon.
Letters to the Editor -- Jan. 19, 2024

Letters to the Editor -- Jan. 19, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Hope for all God's Children

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Dear Editor: As I read a recent letter to the editor (“Hope for the New Year”, Jan. 11) I realized that the letter was written to only a particular group of people. The writer identified this group as American Patriots that will help turn this country around.
At least five states have already moved to make campaigns tell voters when they use “AI” so we can decide how well we can believe our eyes. A few advertisements have already been rigged with fake voices and pictures to make viewers like or hate a candidate.

At least five states have already moved to make campaigns tell voters when they use “AI” so we can decide how well we can believe our eyes. A few advertisements have already been rigged with fake voices and pictures to make viewers like or hate a candidate.

Resist AI with common sense

Bill Cotterell
Friday, January 12, 2024
There’s a scene in the 1966 film of Ray Bradbury’s ominous novel “Fahrenheit 451” when main character Montag, flees from police in a dystopian dictatorship of the future and hides at a safe house, where he sees himself captured and killed on TV as a robotic voice assures viewers that everyone is...
Letter to the Editor -- Jan. 12, 2024

Letter to the Editor -- Jan. 12, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Hope for the New Year

News Staff
Friday, January 12, 2024
Dear Editor: As we continue our journey into this New Year, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all American Patriots a New Year that will help turn this country around—a Year of health, and most of all, a year of success for our Republican Party.
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New Year’s wishes for 2024

Dirk Webb
Friday, December 29, 2023
We always say it: “Where did the past year go?” This year was no different. It flew by. A year ago, as a Chamber staff, we looked at 2023, crossed our collective fingers and said, “This year will be great.” It was.
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