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Jody Boulay a Community Outreach Coordinator for DRS to help spread awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Jody Boulay a Community Outreach Coordinator for DRS to help spread awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Addressing the hidden costs of war

Jody Boulay
Friday, May 16, 2025
As Memorial Day approaches, Americans prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff, and families will gather to pay tribute.
Derrick Chubbs is President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF). As the region’s largest emergency food provider, Second Harvest secures and distributes enough food for 300,000 meals a day to more than 870 local nonprofit feeding partners.

Derrick Chubbs is President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF). As the region’s largest emergency food provider, Second Harvest secures and distributes enough food for 300,000 meals a day to more than 870 local nonprofit feeding partners.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Halting funding relief will take millions of meals off the table

Derrick Chubbs
Friday, May 16, 2025
For years, the bipartisan approach to hunger relief has been straightforward and sensible: Get food to American families and support American farmers who produce it. This solution has not only been a lifeline for millions of people, it has also been a cornerstone of local aid and economic stability.
Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, is sponsoring a bill about removing information from the internet. (Photo/Colin Hackley)

Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, is sponsoring a bill about removing information from the internet. (Photo/Colin Hackley)

CAPITOL COLUMN — Internet dreck not easy to solve

Bill Cotterell
Friday, April 25, 2025
Did you hear about ABC cancelling “The View” for its chronic liberal bias? Or maybe the panelists are being replaced with conservatives. Come to think of it, perhaps only Whoopi Goldberg will be let go.
GUEST EDITORIAL -- What should be the solution to book banning?

GUEST EDITORIAL -- What should be the solution to book banning?

GUEST EDITORIAL -- What should be the solution to book banning?

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
By Angelixa Montijo VazquezSince high school graduation, I’ve read books to expand my mind—one of them being the Bible. But recently, I’ve learned that it was one of the thousands of challenged books last year in Florida.
Per the author, a Concept, Feasibility and Mobility Study concluded the Poinciana Parkway project “will be disruptive to the environment, existing agricultural land uses, and the Poinciana community.”

Per the author, a Concept, Feasibility and Mobility Study concluded the Poinciana Parkway project “will be disruptive to the environment, existing agricultural land uses, and the Poinciana community.”

AS I SEE IT — A timeline of neglect on Cypress Parkway

Carol Kirsch
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Since 2008, according to Osceola County’s Roadway Network Capacity Report, Poinciana has had its main road, Cypress Parkway, at Level of Service grades of 8 Cs, 2 Ds, 4 Fs, 2 ungraded, and the most recent (2024) a B. Doverplum Avenue has been a Level F since 2000.
This editorial, which originally appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

This editorial, which originally appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

OUR WORD -- Leaders, please don't extinguish hopes for homeless facility

News Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
This editorial, which originally appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
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