Category: Letters to the Editor

Our children’s future depends on the decisions we make today. As we navigate the challenges of today’s world, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our schools need to adapt to better serve the…

Fall is here, bringing cooler air, football, and the celebration of Florida Forests Week (October 20-26). This annual event highlights the important role forests play in Florida’s economy and environment. Roughly 124,000…

Dear Citizens of Jefferson County, The following is through my individual eyes and I speak for no other entity or person. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding…

The front page story about mail delivery, by Lazaro Aleman, has me pretty upset. The faceless bureaucracy of the USPS ‘s nine-member governing board most likely will approve the new delivery standards…

Dear Editor, I have been in education for over 35 years, and it breaks my heart to see so many children start school without learning experiences and language needed to succeed. Young…

My friend is 100% pro-choice but she is voting NO on Florida’s Amendment 4. If Florida’s extreme pro-abortion Amendment 4 is enshrined in our Florida Constitution it will wipe away parental consent…

I was alarmed to read this article concerning the upcoming vote on this amendment. First, my father was a lifelong Republican who always believed in less government intrusion on our lives. Having…

The front page story about mail delivery, by Lazaro Aleman, has me pretty upset. The faceless bureaucracy of the USPS ‘s nine-member governing board most likely will approve the new delivery standards…

“Limit Government Interference with Abortion,” Amendment 4’s official title completely describes the current problem with the six-week abortion ban. Gestational biology works this way: Full-term pregnancy is 39 to 40 weeks. Germination…

The upcoming presidential election to me is among other things a test of voter financial literacy. Financial literacy includes things such as budgeting your money- something few (both D and R) in…

On Monday, August 5, Hurricane Debby left her mark on our community. Her small—actually large—souvenir for me was a huge tree that blocked the city-owned access road that provided access to my…

My name is Jerry Gray, and I am a registered Republican here in Madison County. I feel the need to reach out to my fellow registered voters of both parties. I have…

It may be a good time to appreciate what a wonderful gift America is. I’m talking about the bedrock of thought, reason, philosophy and hard work that built the national concept and…

Amendment 4: Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion Except as provided in Article X, Section 22, no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to…

Pesonal pronouns are substitutes or references for individuals or groups of people. That’s simple. Everyone uses personal pronouns when talking about family, friends, classmates, co-workers, and so on. So, when and how…

I spent 25 years in law enforcement in Florida, and two of the many troopers I worked with went to work for the Secret Service back in the 90’s. Back then and…

Back in February 2018, I wrote about how a group of local men had taken it upon themselves to remove a tree that had fallen across US 90, and had the road…

I read with interest Mrs. Greene’s July 17 “Gem Box” column asking the question if politics brings out the worst in people or the real in them? While I can’t directly answer…

The Governor’s Faith & Community Initiative monthly Zoom call was July 18 with 206 people. (https://faithandcommunityflorida.com) Starting in October the Zoom calls will be every week. Speaker Paul Renner opened the Zoom call after prayer was…

If you enjoy paying $3.50 per gallon for gas, instead of less than $2.00 per gallon for gas, vote for Joe’s replacement surrogate and his congressional buddies. If you enjoy that your…