Opinion

SWAT—help reduce the tobacco industry’s influence

SWAT—help reduce the tobacco industry’s influence

SWAT—help reduce the tobacco industry’s influence

Raylen Farries
Thursday, December 14, 2023
By Raylen Farries, Gabrielle Rivers and Julissa Osorio The need for youth to speak up and make their voices heard about issues they care about is as important as ever, which is why Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is leading the way in the fight against the tobacco industry and the...
From the Editor — Thoughts on CHS employee child abuse sentencing

From the Editor — Thoughts on CHS employee child abuse sentencing

FROM THE EDITOR — Thoughts on CHS employee child abuse sentencing

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
We all have a role in society. In my case, reporters report, and editors edit. (Glad I cleared that up, right?) Judges judge. And criminals … crime, when they don’t have things to do to support society. What am I getting at? Current events. Everyone has a hand in shaping them.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is not just about building houses; our organization is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing and vitality of our community.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is not just about building houses; our organization is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing and vitality of our community.

SEASON OF GIVING — Building a stronger and healthier community through Habitat for Humanity

Catherine Steck Mcmanus
Friday, December 1, 2023
In the heart of Central Florida, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is not just about building houses; our organization is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing and vitality of our community.
St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce CEO & President Dirk Webb writes our Guest Editorial for Thanksgiving.

St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce CEO & President Dirk Webb writes our Guest Editorial for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving blessings and wishes

Dirk Webb
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Holidays come and go. Not only do we spend time with the people we are closest to, but we use the various holidays to mark the passing of time.
Changing clocks — think of your kids rather than those like Rubio

Changing clocks — think of your kids rather than those like Rubio

Changing clocks — think of your kids rather than those like Rubio

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 9, 2023
This week we got that shock to the system on Sunday night: “Holy cow, it’s dark out and I haven’t even thought about what to make for dinner!” I call it, “The most depressing night of the year” — well, any night outside of one of my Philly teams getting eliminated from the playoffs.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Nov. 9, 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Nov. 9, 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Nov. 9, 2023

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Dear Editor: Last month, I had the honor of representing Florida’s District 9 on Capitol Hill. Along with nearly 700 of my fellow American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers from across the country, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge lawmakers to make cancer a national priority.
It's common for parents to expose their children to a wide variety of media at young ages. Children are handed smartphones at any minor inconvenience without parents considering the harmful effects of over exposure, specifically, in speech patterns.

It's common for parents to expose their children to a wide variety of media at young ages. Children are handed smartphones at any minor inconvenience without parents considering the harmful effects of over exposure, specifically, in speech patterns.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Put your smartphones down; for the children

Carmen Cabrera
Friday, November 3, 2023
Smartphones have become a necessity in everyday life. Unfortunately, excessive use and distractions caused by smartphones lead parents to neglect and emotionally disconnect from their children.
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