How to ensure Social Media doesn’t harm your teen’s self-esteem

Recently made public internal research from Facebook reveals that its photo-sharing app Instagram can have harmful impacts on young users, particularly girls. Many in the U.S. and U.K.

What powers this paper? Issues — like the St. Cloud election

This issue concludes my third month as the News-Gazette’s editor. I’ve survived putting it together — and if you’re reading this then you’ve survived reading it. Thank you for that, by the way. I hope that we’re covering the stories you care the most about.

Arguello: Control COVID-19 with sound policy, not masks

 Regarding Ms. Castillo (We must put the safety of our students and faculty first, Sept. 2), she and I agree. The last 18 months have been a test in stamina, leadership, and strength. I also agree that when the pandemic started, the board experienced unity.

We must put the safety of our students and faculty first

The last eighteen months have been a test in stamina, leadership, and strength. Last March, at the start of the pandemic, we experienced relative unity on how to mitigate the harmful effects of COVID-19.

FROM THE EDITOR: Listen to science — or some common sense — about the virus

As I make my way around the county and see people who haven’t heard from us at the paper face-to-face in a while, the COVID-19 epidemic comes up in every conversation. There’s nothing more dividing us now than society’s response to it. After 16 months it will just … not … go … away.

Look into all vaccines, not just COVID-19

National Immunization Awareness Month is recognized annually, during the month of August to remind communities across our nation the importance of becoming immunized while educating on national vaccination guidelines and schedules.

I’m your new editor — here’s a full disclosure of what I believe in

Hello there and greetings from your new editor of the Osceola News-Gazette. I appreciate you reading this space; I believe you won’t regret reading the rest of this column.

It’s been quite a ride

Dec. 26, 2000. That was the date my journey began at the Osceola News-Gazette. But in a bittersweet announcement, I’m here to say that my journey is ending. After more than 20 years with the News-Gazette, today is my last day. I’m resigning for a new opportunity.

When the rain will not drain, it’s a pain

By Jeremy Buchanon The rainy season is always one to be aware of - with intense summertime shows and the threat of hurricanes lurking on the horizon. When you live in Florida – even if it is for just a short time - you should quickly become accustomed to this natural cycle.