Opinion
Kerri Stephen
With September being Infant Mortality Awareness Month, let us remember the 17 babies who did not live to celebrate their first birthday in Osceola County in 2021, the latest data available.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
FROM THE EDITOR -- The right decisions were made last week – even if they changed
Ken Jackson
What is Labor Day weekend in Florida without a visit from Jim Cantore?
Just like Hurricane Idalia altered his plans last week, the major storm shook us for a loop here in Osceola County, even though it made its worst hit hundreds of miles up the Gulf coast.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Special interests at it again
News Staff
Dear Editor:
We’re asking the Republican Party of Florida to stay out of Osceola County elections. Thousands of dollars have been donated to the Erika Booth campaign fund by the Florida House Republican Campaign Committee for the state House of Representatives seat vacated by Fred Hawkins.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
AS I SEE IT — Public safety a commission priority
Ricky Booth
Prioritizing public safety means investing in the people that rush to our aid in an emergency. At our Aug. 21 meeting, the County Commission demonstrated our commitment to our firefighters and the community they serve by unanimously approving a new three-year salary agreement. An 18.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
GUEST EDITORIAL — Oppenheimer then, America now
Russell Vandenbroucke
The provocative film Oppenheimer weaves together stories of America’s past that also reflect our present. The narrative threads include: The rise and fall of J.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Marie Garceau has worked in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. Her primary focus is to reach out to the community and spread awareness.
GUEST EDITORIAL — Grandparents can stay informed about the risks of Fentanyl
Marie Garceau
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community and demographic in some way. Fentanyl-related deaths have been connected to all age groups. It makes sense for older adults to be informed about drugs and the risks of fentanyl.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Under proposed legislation, local businesses with fewer than 50 employees would receive a five-year non-refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 in the first year and up to $2,500 in the subsequent four years based on their spending level with local newspapers.
GUEST EDITORIAL -- Local news is good for business
Dean Ridings
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses.
Friday, August 4, 2023
The reality is that dads carry equal responsibility to love, support and care for their children. They also deserve equal respect and rights as parents.
More than a “Father”: Supporting Florida’s Dads to do better
Damien Keen
Today in America, approximately 18 million kids are growing up without a dad who’s actively engaged in their life. As someone who grew up without a father figure, I can relate to how painful that absence can be.
Culturally, we often overlook the role fathers play in raising kids.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
GUEST EDITORIAL — Time to kill the “9/10th of a penny” gas price?
John Richard Schrock
If you bought exactly one gallon of gas, how would you pay for the 9/10th of a penny at the end of the price? Technically, you could pay with nine mills, a unit equal to 1/10th of a cent, but which none of us carry. About the only place we see this fraction is in gas prices.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Thank you, Dr. Pace
News Staff
Dear Editor:
After a career dedicated to K-12 students and public education in Osceola County, our Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace has just retired. We first got to know each other back in 2002 when she was an Assistant Principal working for then-Poinciana High School Principal Mike Brizindine.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023