Opinion

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

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

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

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

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.
Alt Text for Image

Alt Text for Image

New Year’s wishes for 2024

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.
METRO CREATIVE

METRO CREATIVE

GUEST EDITORIAL -- Christmas 2023—Let us hope for Peace

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6) It’s so very hard to watch or read the news these days.
GRAPHIC METRO CREATIVE

GRAPHIC METRO CREATIVE

Avoid pitfalls of excessive alcohol use during holidays

The holiday season can bring joy and stress, which create an unhealthy temptation to drink a lot of alcohol. During the festive season, some drink to celebrate and socialize, while others drink excessively because it may help them feel less depressed, alone, bored, or fit in.