Opinion
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We indeed are ‘Stuck on Trump’Dear Editor:In response to a Letter to the Editor from March 7 (“Are Republicans Stuck on Trump?”), I avoided too quick a response in order to wait for our Presidential Preference Primary results. To respond to James Tweed, the resounding answer is …YES!
Friday, March 29, 2024
Marie Garceau has been working in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. She works at Drug Rehab Services and primarily focuses on reaching out to the community and spreading awareness.
Sobriety Tips for St. Patrick’s Day
Marie Garceau
Kiss me, I’m Irish. I suppose anything is possible with enough alcohol. While many of the old practices of St. Patrick’s Day are long gone, it remains a day of celebration with lively music, excessive drink, and food.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Are Republicans stuck on Trump?
News Staff
Are Republicans stuck on Trump?Dear Editor:Beware of people who are oblivious to the obvious. People who lose an election, and believe they won. Not based on evidence. But based on what they “feel.”I am a Conservative.
Friday, March 8, 2024
For whatever short-term savings drug importation might provide, it creates very real dangers for patient health—and erects immense new barriers to medical innovation.
GUEST EDITORIAL — FDA’s Florida drug importation ruling endangers patients
Sally C. Pipes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the go-ahead in January for Florida to import prescription drugs in bulk from Canada.
Friday, March 8, 2024
FROM THE EDITOR: Go show the value of your vote— even if primary’s decided
Ken Jackson
This is where I remind you how important it is to vote—every time, every election. If the government is going to offer us a voice as a citizen base, then by God use it.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The weather of the last few weeks is lining up to parallel another very violent and scary weather time in Osceola from years past.
FROM THE EDITOR — Eerie similarities to the weather of 1998
Ken Jackson
Our weather’s been weird this year. I joked a couple weeks ago about the “Wacky weather wheel”— warm, cold, sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, all in the span of two or three days.Things have normal-ed out a bit, like they should.
Friday, February 16, 2024
GUEST EDITORIAL — Social isolation is easily avoided
Vicky Gemme
Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors; this is no secret. It can be particularly challenging around Valentine’s Day as feelings of guilt, remorse, and old memories can be felt.
Friday, February 16, 2024
FROM THE EDITOR -- You’re a good man, Father Bob—I’ll miss you
Ken Jackson
If you read Central Florida headlines, there was a truly awful one out of Brevard County just over a week ago. A man killed three people, then brandished his gun at police at a party; cops had to use deadly force to end the treat.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
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
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.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
SLICES OF LIFE — More in 2024
Jill Pertler
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?
Wednesday, January 24, 2024