Opinion

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.
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.
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.
Letters to the Editor -- July 26, 2024

Letters to the Editor -- July 26, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Seemingly biased coverage towards Trump

News Staff
Friday, July 26, 2024
Dear Editor:I have a journalism degree from the University of Florida and can objectively say your coverage of Trump’s assassination attempt was ‘over the top’, excessive and clearly meant to promote Trump.The front-page picture and headline were obviously slanted to portray Trump as some kind of...
President Ronald Reagan waves moments before he was shot in 1981 by John Hinckley. PHOTO/ RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM VIA NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

President Ronald Reagan waves moments before he was shot in 1981 by John Hinckley. PHOTO/ RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM VIA NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

GUEST EDITORIAL -- Trump shooting: sense and logic don't apply

Bill Cotterell
Friday, July 26, 2024
It’s probably human nature to seek logical, sensible explanations for shocking, inexplicable events.Maybe it’s the idea that if we can understand the things we fear, things that make no sense, we can somehow prevent them.
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