Opinion

Here’s what’s going on in County Commission district 1

On Feb. 17, I was joined by the press, residents, nonprofit organizations and several elected officials, as I awarded betterment grant awards to four nonprofit organizations totaling $34,126.

SunRail providing vital link for Osceola residents

Have you tried the train? Later this year, SunRail will mark its second anniversary of operating at three stations in Osceola County. The success of those stations is remarkable.

Push-ups with Bob

Bob suggested we all do push-ups. I guess I should mention that I don’t know Bob. Peter, my husband, knew Bob in high school. To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure Peter and Bob were even close pals in high school.

I’m not ready for 90 degrees

It’s been a crazy last couple of weeks for weather temperatures. Up and down the thermostat. So, just out of curiosity on Wednesday, I asked Siri what the temperatures were going to be for the next 10 days. She said, “I’m going to tell you Brian because you’re going to complain.” No, not really.

Toenail

I’ll tell you what no one wants to talk about: their toes. I could get people to discuss intimate details of their financial or their love lives before they would open up about their feet. Oh, sure, there are exceptions. “I just had my first pedicure of the season!

The free market provides: How Florida can lead the way in fighting climate change

By Nathan Schiffer  For almost as long as climate change has been a policy issue, the Left has dominated it. The media often heralds the end of the world with increasingly hysterical headlines. An article in The Guardian screams about the possibility of “Category 6 Hurricanes.

Letter To The Editor

What a great way to start a New Year To the Editor: The Osceola County School District has its highest graduation rate ever. We have unbelievably exceptional students who worked very hard to give us this graduation rate. Our great teachers inspired and gave clear direction.

Embrace entrepreneurship to win the war on poverty

GUEST EDITORIAL More than 38 million Americans are living in poverty, according to the latest U.S. Census data. That’s just under 12 percent of the population. Not exactly what President Lyndon Johnson had in mind when he declared war on poverty in 1964. Since then, the U.S.