The travel industry needs relief today

To the Editor:  Travel and tourism is an integral part of Kissimmee’s economy, encompassing more than 45,000 tourism and hospitality employees.

In a time of crisis, newspapers are there for you

As often said, “Sunshine is the best disinfectant.” Throughout the history of newspapers, we have delivered plenty of sunshine on how things work in Florida and in our communities in the spirit of serving the public’s interest.

Hate

Hate. It seems like the world is fueled by it today. As a matter of fact, hate has seemingly become a religion where one prays for bad to happen to another. When did we lose our way? What causes hate? Usually it starts with lack of respect.

Winners never quit

It seems like everywhere I go I bump into someone who knows my son Cory, one of our twins. Cory is a schoolteacher (in the Osceola County School District) by profession but a coach by avocation and trade. By his own calculation, Cory has coached or taught over 3,000 kids at St.

Here’s what’s going on in County Commission district 1

On Feb. 17, I was joined by the press, residents, nonprofit organizations and several elected officials, as I awarded betterment grant awards to four nonprofit organizations totaling $34,126.

SunRail providing vital link for Osceola residents

Have you tried the train? Later this year, SunRail will mark its second anniversary of operating at three stations in Osceola County. The success of those stations is remarkable.

Push-ups with Bob

Bob suggested we all do push-ups. I guess I should mention that I don’t know Bob. Peter, my husband, knew Bob in high school. To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure Peter and Bob were even close pals in high school.

I’m not ready for 90 degrees

It’s been a crazy last couple of weeks for weather temperatures. Up and down the thermostat. So, just out of curiosity on Wednesday, I asked Siri what the temperatures were going to be for the next 10 days. She said, “I’m going to tell you Brian because you’re going to complain.” No, not really.

Toenail

I’ll tell you what no one wants to talk about: their toes. I could get people to discuss intimate details of their financial or their love lives before they would open up about their feet. Oh, sure, there are exceptions. “I just had my first pedicure of the season!

The free market provides: How Florida can lead the way in fighting climate change

By Nathan Schiffer  For almost as long as climate change has been a policy issue, the Left has dominated it. The media often heralds the end of the world with increasingly hysterical headlines. An article in The Guardian screams about the possibility of “Category 6 Hurricanes.