Opinion

Terry Castillo

We must put the safety of our students and faculty first

Terry Castillo

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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.

Ken Jackson

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

Ken Jackson

Thursday, August 12, 2021

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.

Wendy Coschignano-Ford

Look into all vaccines, not just COVID-19

Wendy Ford Osceola Council On Aging Executive Director

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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.

KEN JACKSON — View From The Desk

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

Ken Jackson

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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.

Brian McBride, the early days.

It’s been quite a ride

Brian McBride

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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.

Ricky Booth

Booth: Time to end mask mandate

Ricky Booth

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state of Florida has proved that local governments can make the right decisions for their own communities, that schools can reopen safely and that private businesses and organizations can create risk mitigation plans that allow them to operate...

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

News Staff

Thursday, April 22, 2021

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.

Odalys Simmons

For job hunters, it’s a whole new world

News Staff

Thursday, April 15, 2021

By Odalys Simmons Although America continues to make progress toward a post-pandemic world, not everyone is seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. In Central Florida especially, unemployment is still elevated, and thousands of job seekers are still trying to get back in the workforce.

Donnie Martinez

Affordable housing is under attack in Florida

News Staff

Thursday, April 8, 2021

By Donnie Martinez, OSCAR President This is your wake-up call, Florida, and we need your help to save affordable housing.

Commissioner Viviana Janer

Osceola Commissioner Janer reaches out to Hispanic community on importance of COVID vaccine

Monday, March 15, 2021

To my Hispanic brothers and sisters, As of March 11, we currently have 43,840 residents that have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on our current data, only 25 percent of those are Hispanics.

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