Opinion
Art Otero
Note: The Osceola County Commission is scheduled to take up the topic of Mobility Fee increases at its Aug. 19 meeting at 5:30 p.m.Nurses, teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement are the backbone of our community. However, a proposal by the Osceola County Commission and the St.
Friday, August 9, 2024
Even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year.
GUEST EDITORIAL—Help kids prepare emotionally and mentally for the new school year
Dr. Danielle Madril
Families are now busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure their students have the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year.
Friday, August 9, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR—Supporting the SAFE Act
News Staff
Supporting the SAFE ActDear Editor:As a physical therapist treating patients in Kissimmee, I see the harmful effects falls have on our nation’s older population every day —from prolonged pain to hospitalizations, even death.
Friday, August 9, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Seemingly biased coverage towards Trump
News Staff
Dear Editor:I have a journalism degree from the University of Florida and can objectively say your coverage of Trump’s assassination attempt was ‘over the top’, excessive and clearly meant to promote Trump.
Friday, July 26, 2024
President Ronald Reagan waves moments before he was shot in 1981 by John Hinckley. PHOTO/ RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM VIA NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
GUEST EDITORIAL -- Trump shooting: sense and logic don't apply
Bill Cotterell
It’s probably human nature to seek logical, sensible explanations for shocking, inexplicable events.Maybe it’s the idea that if we can understand the things we fear, things that make no sense, we can somehow prevent them.
Friday, July 26, 2024
Ken Jackson, then a reporter, working feverishly hard — until spotted by photographer Rob Herbert — at the Hillary Clinton rally at Osceola Heritage Park during the 2016 election. Note the red shirt at a "blue" rally. FILE PHOTO
Attending a rally is largely safe- at least it should be
Ken Jackson
If you watch or read any amount of news that’s more than “none”, you see the reports from political rallies all the time. It’s commonplace, especially in an election year … “Oh yeah, <CANDIDATE> spoke in <CITY> at <LOCATION> to talk about <CANDIDACY>.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
St. Cloud Chamber CEO Dirk Webb: let's keep Politics in the Barn “Florida Politics the way you like it… informative and fun." The way it should be.
Message to those attending Politics in the Barn
Dirk Webb
Politics in America has always been something that ignites the passion in us. From the late 18th Century on, our issues, disagreements and rhetoric have provided quotes that our children and grandchildren read in their history books.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Articles benefit well being of residents
News Staff
Dear Editor:I am a Boy Scout working on my Communication merit badge. I am writing to express my opinion on a recent article written titled “KUA launches online energy assessment to help beat heat -- and skyrocketing summer bills.” (June 20).
Friday, July 5, 2024
Support local drug education and prevention programs
Jody Boulay
It seems as all communities have been impacted by the problems associated with substance use and drug overdose. These problems extend into the family unit, with people becoming addicted and dying because of drugs.
Friday, July 5, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Brownie Wise not the place for county's Pulse tribute
News Staff
Brownie Wise not the place for county's Pulse tributeDear Editor: This Pulse nightclub monstrosity that Commissioner Cheryl Grieb is pushing should be placed in her front yard, where she can see it everyday and be reminded of the tragic event that took place in Orange County, not Osceola County.
Friday, June 21, 2024