Opinion

GUEST EDITORIAL — FDA’s Florida drug importation ruling endangers patients

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the go-ahead in January for Florida to import prescription drugs in bulk from Canada. If all goes according to plan, the state government will be able to dispense certain Canadiansourced drugs to people who receive care through the state Department of Corrections, the state Department of Children and Families, and the state Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

How to date while in recovery from addiction

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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.

SLICES OF LIFE — More in 2024

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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.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Lake Toho stakeholders—demand hydrilla action

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At a recent meeting held by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, 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. FWC staff stated the lake had 70 percent coverage of hydrilla, and over $6 million was needed immediately to fund the spraying and mechanical hydrilla removal necessary to open up the lake. The hydrilla expansion was not news to the over 70 residents who attended the meeting, equally split between lakeshore property owners and lake users, including anglers, waterfowl hunters, and jet skiers.