Opinion

Charminta Brown

Charminta Brown

Black-owned businesses are vital to Central Florida

Charminta Brown
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Black business owners reflect their identities in the products and services they sell, which lends to increasing representation in the community. Unfortunately, eight out of every 10 black-owned businesses fail within the first 18 months.
Although the format or device readers use to connect with their local newspaper might vary, it’s clear that newspapers are relied on as the source for local news.

Although the format or device readers use to connect with their local newspaper might vary, it’s clear that newspapers are relied on as the source for local news.

National Newspaper Week — This week, and every week, newspapers are here for you

Dean Ridings
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
This week, and every week, newspapers are for you Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours a day. Most of us are on social media, which is built to provide an endless feed of content to keep us glued to our screens.
Letter to the Editor -- Sept. 7, 2023

Letter to the Editor -- Sept. 7, 2023

LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Special interests at it again

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Dear Editor: We’re asking the Republican Party of Florida to stay out of Osceola County elections. Thousands of dollars have been donated to the Erika Booth campaign fund by the Florida House Republican Campaign Committee for the state House of Representatives seat vacated by Fred Hawkins.
Ricky Booth is the Osceola County district 5 commissioner.

Ricky Booth is the Osceola County district 5 commissioner.

AS I SEE IT — Public safety a commission priority

Ricky Booth
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Prioritizing public safety means investing in the people that rush to our aid in an emergency. At our Aug. 21 meeting, the County Commission demonstrated our commitment to our firefighters and the community they serve by unanimously approving a new three-year salary agreement. An 18.
Marie Garceau has worked in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. Her primary focus is to reach out to the community and spread awareness.

Marie Garceau has worked in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. Her primary focus is to reach out to the community and spread awareness.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Grandparents can stay informed about the risks of Fentanyl

Marie Garceau
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community and demographic in some way. Fentanyl-related deaths have been connected to all age groups. It makes sense for older adults to be informed about drugs and the risks of fentanyl.
Under proposed legislation, local businesses with fewer than 50 employees would receive a five-year non-refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 in the first year and up to $2,500 in the subsequent four years based on their spending level with local newspapers.

Under proposed legislation, local businesses with fewer than 50 employees would receive a five-year non-refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 in the first year and up to $2,500 in the subsequent four years based on their spending level with local newspapers.

GUEST EDITORIAL -- Local news is good for business

Dean Ridings
Friday, August 4, 2023
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses.
The reality is that dads carry equal responsibility to love, support and care for their children. They also deserve equal respect and rights as parents.

The reality is that dads carry equal responsibility to love, support and care for their children. They also deserve equal respect and rights as parents.

More than a “Father”: Supporting Florida’s Dads to do better

Damien Keen
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Today in America, approximately 18 million kids are growing up without a dad who’s actively engaged in their life. As someone who grew up without a father figure, I can relate to how painful that absence can be. Culturally, we often overlook the role fathers play in raising kids.
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