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Letters to the Editor — Oct. 4, 2024

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 4, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Making cancer a top priority

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
Making cancer a top priorityDear Editor:On Sept. 17, I had the honor of representing Florida on Capitol Hill. Along with nearly 750 of my fellow American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates from across the country, I traveled to Washington, D.C.
After 17.25% voter turnout in the Aug. 20 primary, the Supervisor of Elections is expecting the Nov. 5 general election to be more like 70%. Why can't we get closer to 100%?

After 17.25% voter turnout in the Aug. 20 primary, the Supervisor of Elections is expecting the Nov. 5 general election to be more like 70%. Why can't we get closer to 100%?

FROM THE EDITOR — To the candidates, your primary votes were pretty darn important

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 6, 2024
There was quite the buzz around town about the Aug. 20 primary election. A lot of you talked about our local candidates and how it’s the start of another very “interesting” election season.And then, when it came time to cast votes, only 17.
Michelle Woodbrey says that, with Grandparents’ Day coming along on Sept. 8, it is good to be mindful of what you can do now to minimize the burden on your loved ones as you get older.

Michelle Woodbrey says that, with Grandparents’ Day coming along on Sept. 8, it is good to be mindful of what you can do now to minimize the burden on your loved ones as you get older.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Helping your loved ones as you get older

Michelle Woodbrey
Friday, September 6, 2024
I know that everyone is not as fortunate as I am to have several family members who I know love me. I am so grateful, and I love them in return. I will do almost everything I can to make their lives better and they do the same for me.
CAPITOL COLUMN: How voters can "Fend off the ever-rising wave of partisan swill gushing from their televisions, filling mail boxes and popping up on social media pages as summer turns to fall.""

CAPITOL COLUMN: How voters can "Fend off the ever-rising wave of partisan swill gushing from their televisions, filling mail boxes and popping up on social media pages as summer turns to fall.""

CAPITOL COLUMN: Brace yourself, here comes the campaign sludge

Bill Cotterell
Friday, August 30, 2024
Politicians lie more between the party primaries in August and the general election in November than at any other time.Or, more precisely, lies are told on their behalf. That way, they can keep their hands clean and pretend to run on issues, not personalities.
Michael Leach is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and the Public Relations Officer at Drug Rehab Services (DRS).

Michael Leach is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and the Public Relations Officer at Drug Rehab Services (DRS).

GUEST EDITORIAL -- Overdose awareness campaigns important in every community

Michael Leach
Friday, August 30, 2024
International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which has impacted every community. Too many families have lost loved ones, but this campaign and others like it can save lives.
AS I SEE IT -- Mobility Fee hike will spell economic disaster

AS I SEE IT -- Mobility Fee hike will spell economic disaster

AS I SEE IT—Mobility Fee hike will spell economic disaster

Art Otero
Friday, August 9, 2024
Note: The Osceola County Commission is scheduled to take up the topic of Mobility Fee increases at its Aug. 19 meeting at 5:30 p.m.Nurses, teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement are the backbone of our community. However, a proposal by the Osceola County Commission and the St.
Even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year.

Even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year.

GUEST EDITORIAL—Help kids prepare emotionally and mentally for the new school year

Dr. Danielle Madril
Friday, August 9, 2024
Families are now busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure their students have the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year.
Letter the Editor -- Aug. 9, 2024

Letter the Editor -- Aug. 9, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR—Supporting the SAFE Act

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2024
 Supporting the SAFE ActDear Editor:As a physical therapist treating patients in Kissimmee, I see the harmful effects falls have on our nation’s older population every day —from prolonged pain to hospitalizations, even death.
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