Opinion

From the Editor — Ken Jackson's nine months back at the News-Gazette have felt like nine days.

From the Editor — Ken Jackson's nine months back at the News-Gazette have felt like nine days.

Time flies when you’re having fun putting the good word out

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
It’s been nine months since I took over the editorial content of this paper, its website and social media sites (www.Aroundosceola.com, Facebook.com/osceola newsgazette, Twitter @AroundOsceola and @OsceolaSports, if I need to tell you). It’s felt like nine days.
Letters to the Editor — March 31, 2022

Letters to the Editor — March 31, 2022

Letters to the Editor — March 31, 2022

Jon Arguello
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
School Board member questions county’s free tuition grant Dear Editor: As the only elected official I know who came out, not against the scholarships, but against the County Commission for this, I am going to write a rebuttal.
Public comment resolution resolves nothing; Imploring Senators to pass PHISLA

Public comment resolution resolves nothing; Imploring Senators to pass PHISLA

Letters to the Editor — March 25, 2022

News Staff
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Public comment resolution resolves nothing Dear Editor: Regarding the March 10 story (“County Commission passes new public comment resolution”), as is normal for our County Commission, they once again stop right at the line of what residents want and what is convenient for them.
Gerry Glynn

Gerry Glynn

Now Is our chance to invest in Florida’s future

Gerry Glynn
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
As Florida’s legislature deliberates how best to use a nearly $4 billion budget surplus – the product of unexpected tax revenue combined with an influx of federal aid during the pandemic – our state is faced with a big question: What can we do today to solve the problems of tomorrow?
The Central Florida Expressway Authority proposes an elevated roadway in the Cypress Parkway median to connect the Southport Connector to the south end of Poinciana Parkway. GRAPHIC/CFX

The Central Florida Expressway Authority proposes an elevated roadway in the Cypress Parkway median to connect the Southport Connector to the south end of Poinciana Parkway. GRAPHIC/CFX

As I See It — Southport Connector won’t help Poinciana

Lita Epstein
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
I know people believe the Southport Connector will be a positive addition for Poinciana, but as currently designed it will actually make traffic conditions worse.
From the Editor — Ken is really enjoying the Winter Olympics.

From the Editor — Ken is really enjoying the Winter Olympics.

FROM THE EDITOR — Loving the experience of the Winter Olympics

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
For the rest of this week and next, I don’t need Netflix to tell me what to watch, based on some algorithm. I’ll watch what’s on, when it’s on. While our favorite network shows are mostly in reruns right now, I’ve got my appointment TV.
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