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People take pictures in front of the Alligator Alcatraz sign at the entrance to the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport. (Photo/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

People take pictures in front of the Alligator Alcatraz sign at the entrance to the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport. (Photo/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

CAPITOL COLUMN: Alligator Alcatraz a boon to both sides

Bill Cotterell
Thursday, July 17, 2025
An alert reader sent a snarky comment to the “sound off” column of a newspaper editorial page last week, pointing out that federal rules of the road specify certain colors for highway signs—green for city names and mileage numbers, blue for services like restaurants, gas stations and hotels and...
GUEST EDITORIAL: The future of public media is in our hands

GUEST EDITORIAL: The future of public media is in our hands

GUEST EDITORIAL: The future of public media is in our hands

Judith Smelser
Friday, July 11, 2025
Congress will soon make a decision that could forever change the media landscape in our nation and in Central Florida. It will decide on a proposal that would take back over a billion dollars previously set aside to support public media for the next two years.
Letter to the Editor — July 4, 2025

Letter to the Editor — July 4, 2025

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Disagrees with St. Cloud Pride expenditure

News Staff
Friday, July 4, 2025
Dear Editor:Considering what our nation has been shown over the past few months involving government waste, special interest groups, and abuse in spending our tax dollars through DOGE, at a recent St. Cloud City Council meeting I raised my objection to the city using our tax dollars to support and...
Capitol Column, June 13, 2025

Capitol Column, June 13, 2025

CAPITOL COLUMN: Jolly banks on 'Affordability Crisis'

Bill Cotterell
Friday, June 13, 2025
Pondering David Jolly’s just-announced campaign for governor, Floridians find themselves thinking, “Have I seen this before?”Hmmm—a Republican officeholder from Pinellas County, rejected by the GOP, becomes first an independent and then a Democrat.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — June 13, 2025

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — June 13, 2025

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Nervous about hurricane season after NOAA staffing cuts; defending the forecasters who keep us informed and safe

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
Hurricane anxiety after staffing cutsDear Editor:Every year at the beginning of hurricane season, I get a little anxious.This year brings extra anxiety due to staffing cuts to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Hurricane...
PHOTO/METRO CREATIVE

PHOTO/METRO CREATIVE

AS I SEE IT: When Trumpets Fade

Terry Lloyd
Friday, May 23, 2025
We are now three years from the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the inglorious “end” of the Global War on Terror that started on Sept. 11, 2001.
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.
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