Opinion

Jill Pertler — Slices of Life

Jill Pertler — Slices of Life

Catching the bug

Jill Pertler
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
For the last 14 months I’ve been anticipating it. Waiting. Knowing it was lurking in the corners or behind a large, formidable rock. I figured I was immersed in grief and that would lower my defenses and I’d be overcome eventually by some sort of bug – COVID or otherwise. It finally got me.
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 20, 2022

Letters to the Editor — Jan. 20, 2022

Letters To the Editor — Jan. 20, 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
State cancer screening programs are important Dear Editor: It’s no question the pandemic continues to have a dire impact on the health and financial wellness of Florida families.
Letters to the Editor -- Jan. 6, 2022

Letters to the Editor -- Jan. 6, 2022

Letters to the Editor -- Jan. 6. 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Governments knowingly violate laws Dear Editor: Regarding your Dec. 2, 2021, front-page article entitled “Osceola County violated Sunshine Law amid 2020 COVID Response,” it’s become apparent to me that at all levels of government, especially those under Democratic Party control, knowingly violate...
Viewpoint — A New Year’s Challenge

Viewpoint — A New Year’s Challenge

Viewpoint — A New Year’s Challenge

Dirk Webb
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
By Dirk Webb Can you believe it? Just a year ago, we were so relieved that 2020 was in the rear-view mirror — nothing could be as bad as the year we just completed. We were equally convinced that 2021 held a much brighter promise for us. I think most of us would agree that 2021 was a mixed bag.
When we were kids, our only responsibility was to know our part for the school or church Christmas program. Now that we’re adults the expectations can be so much more that the holidays can be very difficult.

When we were kids, our only responsibility was to know our part for the school or church Christmas program. Now that we’re adults the expectations can be so much more that the holidays can be very difficult.

Christmas wishes — from a child-turned adult

Dirk Webb
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
When I was a boy, Christmas came at the speed of a snail one torturous day after another. Each day seemed to be longer than the next. I compared my Christmas list with my classmates and we all knew that our most desired wish would be under the tree Christmas morning.
Letters to the Editor - against rubber stamp, St. Cloud panhandling

Letters to the Editor - against rubber stamp, St. Cloud panhandling

Letters to the Editor -- Dec. 16, 2021

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
New St. Cloud panhandling problem Dear Editor: In recent weeks I have noticed a disturbing sight in our St. Cloud community. There have been panhandlers operating in local shopping centers. Most recently, outside of a local Publix store. I recognize that there are many folks who are struggling.
Brandon Arrington

Brandon Arrington

County’s branding initiative creates new opportunities

Brandon Arrington
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Osceola County recently launched a new branding initiative that both positions Osceola for future success and preserves our valuable heritage. Residents’ interest and thoughtful feedback has been critical to the County Commission’s decision-making on this project, and we’re grateful for it.
Letters to the Editor -- Dec. 9, 2021

Letters to the Editor -- Dec. 9, 2021

Letters to the Editor -- Dec. 9, 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Response to “tax the rich” bill critique Dear Editor: Sergio E. Ortiz’s critique of the “tax the rich” act (“Spending Bill to tax retirees,” Dec. 2) as actually a “redistribution of wealth” act is essentially correct.
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 2, 2021

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 2, 2021

Letters To the Editor — Dec. 2, 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Fighting for Four Winds marshland Dear Editor: The people of the Four Winds Estates and Windward Cay were betrayed by the County Commissioners, including Peggy Choudhry.
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