Opinion

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Sept. 4, 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Sept. 4, 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Opposing Pulse memorial; supporting students through chaplaincy; importance of Sept. 17; accelerating AI

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
Opposes Pulse TributeDear Editor: I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed Pulse tribute monument at the Twin Oaks Conservation Area in Osceola County.While the tragic loss of life at the Pulse nightclub deserves to be remembered with dignity and respect, Twin Oaks Conservation...
This week's guest columnist makes his case that raising Florida’s homestead exemption would provide meaningful tax relief to permanent residents while forcing municipalities and counties to take a more disciplined approach to government spending.

This week's guest columnist makes his case that raising Florida’s homestead exemption would provide meaningful tax relief to permanent residents while forcing municipalities and counties to take a more disciplined approach to government spending.

GUEST COLUMNIST — Providing Floridians meaningful tax relief

John Kalish
Friday, July 24, 2026
Florida homeowners are facing a growing affordability crisis. Insurance premiums have increased, association fees are climbing, maintenance and construction costs remain high, and the everyday cost of living continues to strain household budgets.
Sean M. Cleary founded The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary P.A., a law firm that represents victims in personal injury cases, including those involving DUI-related crashes.

Sean M. Cleary founded The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary P.A., a law firm that represents victims in personal injury cases, including those involving DUI-related crashes.

GUEST COLUMNIST: Florida’s DUI crisis—prevention must outpace punishment

Sean M. Cleary
Friday, July 10, 2026
Getting behind the wheel after drinking can turn an ordinary drive into a serious danger for everyone on the road. The consequences range from fines after a routine traffic stop to arrests, injuries, and potentially loss of life.
(Submitted Photo/Monique Rodriguez)

(Submitted Photo/Monique Rodriguez)

GUEST EDITORIAL: The Never Bored Lifestyle

Monique Rodriguez
Friday, June 26, 2026
It started right in my own backyard in Poinciana. One afternoon I looked up and saw two White Ibises soaring through dramatic clouds. I grabbed my camera, snapped the photo, and felt that familiar spark of wonder. No expensive trip required.
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