Opinion

Mistakes are nothing new in the news media, but the industry now has a major trust problem. PHOTO/Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

Mistakes are nothing new in the news media, but the industry now has a major trust problem. PHOTO/Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

CAPITOL COLUMN — Media need to look in the mirror

Bill Cotterell
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
During the tranquil, contemplative days at the end of each year and the start of another, editorial writers and network commentators pause and take a long look at events shaping our lives.
James "Jimmy" Carter PHOTO/THE CARTER CENTER

James "Jimmy" Carter PHOTO/THE CARTER CENTER

CAPITOL COLUMN — Jimmy Carter did it his way

Bill Cotterell
Thursday, January 2, 2025
When tempted to make political predictions, I always think of President Jimmy Carter. During an off-the-record social occasion at the Georgia governor’s mansion a half-century ago, Carter asked a few reporters what we thought of his candidacy for president.
As we put a bow on 2024 and move excitedly on to ’25, here is a short list of hopes, wishes and prayers for you in the coming year.

As we put a bow on 2024 and move excitedly on to ’25, here is a short list of hopes, wishes and prayers for you in the coming year.

Wishes and prayers for 2025's arrival

Dirk Webb
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
It seems like last week that I wrote to you about the previous year. Is it me or does time seem to go faster and faster?As we put a bow on 2024 and move excitedly on to ’25, here is a short list of hopes, wishes and prayers for you in the coming year.May you sing, “Let it Go!
SLICES OF LIFE: The season of believing

SLICES OF LIFE: The season of believing

SLICES OF LIFE: The season of believing

Jill Pertler
Friday, December 27, 2024
I believe in Santa Claus. When you critically examine the whole narrative, what’s not to believe? Logic is logic and should dictate our beliefs, or lack thereof.Let’s start with the big guy’s attire.
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 6, 2023

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 6, 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Traffic lawlessness a serious issue

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2024
Dear Editor:I wanted to write about an issue, which I find to be extremely important, that being how much traffic laws are being ignored throughout Osceola County.This is a very serious issue, as it has led to many serious injuries and even death.
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PHOTO/METRO CREATIVE

AS I SEE IT — It's time for government to open

Terry Lloyd
Friday, December 6, 2024
Let me repeat that, in case you thought you read, “It’s time for open government.”It’s time to open government. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, some legitimate security concerns had local government limiting access and hardening their facilities.
During the holidays, pay attention to your feelings and develop a plan for when you are feeling stressed, sad, or lonely. Avoid alcohol and drugs; while this is easier said than done for some people, the holiday season presents challenges that can trigger the use of alcohol.

During the holidays, pay attention to your feelings and develop a plan for when you are feeling stressed, sad, or lonely. Avoid alcohol and drugs; while this is easier said than done for some people, the holiday season presents challenges that can trigger the use of alcohol.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Alcohol use tends to increase during the holidays

Nickolaus Hayes
Friday, December 6, 2024
During the holidays, overindulging in food—and alcohol—is widely accepted. Throughout history, for as long as the holiday season has been celebrated in the United States, we’ve been encouraged to have that extra drink or plate of food.
In the three times Trump has carried Florida, his victory margin has swelled from less than 150,000 in 2016 to nearly 1.5 million—growing apace with membership in the state GOP, which now has about 1 million more voters than the Democrats.

In the three times Trump has carried Florida, his victory margin has swelled from less than 150,000 in 2016 to nearly 1.5 million—growing apace with membership in the state GOP, which now has about 1 million more voters than the Democrats.

CAPITOL COLUMN — DeSantis gets last laugh

Bill Cotterell
Friday, November 22, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn’t on the ballot on Nov. 5, but he won big.Democrats laughed at the governor this spring when his presidential campaign sank without a ripple in Iowa.
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