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New Year’s wishes for 2024

Dirk Webb
Friday, December 29, 2023
We always say it: “Where did the past year go?” This year was no different. It flew by. A year ago, as a Chamber staff, we looked at 2023, crossed our collective fingers and said, “This year will be great.” It was.
METRO CREATIVE

METRO CREATIVE

GUEST EDITORIAL -- Christmas 2023—Let us hope for Peace

Dirk Webb
Friday, December 22, 2023
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6) It’s so very hard to watch or read the news these days.
GRAPHIC METRO CREATIVE

GRAPHIC METRO CREATIVE

Avoid pitfalls of excessive alcohol use during holidays

Marcel Gemme
Friday, December 22, 2023
The holiday season can bring joy and stress, which create an unhealthy temptation to drink a lot of alcohol. During the festive season, some drink to celebrate and socialize, while others drink excessively because it may help them feel less depressed, alone, bored, or fit in.
SWAT—help reduce the tobacco industry’s influence

SWAT—help reduce the tobacco industry’s influence

SWAT—help reduce the tobacco industry’s influence

Raylen Farries
Thursday, December 14, 2023
By Raylen Farries, Gabrielle Rivers and Julissa Osorio The need for youth to speak up and make their voices heard about issues they care about is as important as ever, which is why Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is leading the way in the fight against the tobacco industry and the...
From the Editor — Thoughts on CHS employee child abuse sentencing

From the Editor — Thoughts on CHS employee child abuse sentencing

FROM THE EDITOR — Thoughts on CHS employee child abuse sentencing

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
We all have a role in society. In my case, reporters report, and editors edit. (Glad I cleared that up, right?) Judges judge. And criminals … crime, when they don’t have things to do to support society. What am I getting at? Current events. Everyone has a hand in shaping them.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is not just about building houses; our organization is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing and vitality of our community.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is not just about building houses; our organization is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing and vitality of our community.

SEASON OF GIVING — Building a stronger and healthier community through Habitat for Humanity

Catherine Steck Mcmanus
Friday, December 1, 2023
In the heart of Central Florida, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is not just about building houses; our organization is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing and vitality of our community.
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