Category: Letters to the Editor

I am writing today regarding the selective and unjustified prosecutions of former president Trump. For background, I do not like Mr. Trump – I find his name calling childish and his demeanor…

This letter is a group effort by the residents and neighbors of the I-10/US 19/Nash Road area of Jefferson County. We are writing to you today in order to bring awareness and…

On May 23 I saw an extensive story about gun violence in Tallahassee on the WCTV website. Reading the story, I see WCTV has “worked for months” for several areas around Tallahassee…

I read about the Florida proposal to eliminate property taxes and thought good luck! Looking at HB1371, I see there is no companion Senate bill, so it’s dead in the water. Getting…

I read in the April 26 edition of the paper how solid waste salaries are going up by $37,000 due to the state-mandated minimum wage increase. Since the introduction of the permit…

I read in the April 26 edition of the paper how solid waste salaries are going up by $37,000 due to the state-mandated minimum wage increase. Since the introduction of the permit…

It was very disappointing to hear that at a recent school board meeting, Superintendent Eydie Triquet had a staff person present data that indicates that Jefferson County’s School Children have not demonstrated…

God always brings about a powerful life changing experience for such a time as this. As a member of Monticello’s Energetic Life Center, all I can say is Thank you Lord for…

On behalf of the 2024 Jefferson and Madison County Department of Health Chronic Disease Committee, allow me to send our deepest appreciation to those of you who made it out to our…

It seems like all the talk about the bike trail has been focused on bicyclists, economic factors and community concerns. Let’s keep in mind that the proposed trail is not just for…

Build a wall. I absolutely agree with Reese Reynolds comments about the proposed multi-use trail along 90. Jefferson county commissioners have been opposed to anything related to safe biking or walking every…

The proposed “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” doesn’t limit – it prohibits… any restriction on abortions and would nullify all Florida laws that regulate abortion. This extreme abortion amendment is…

I read the proposed bike path article and it is apparent that we need to immediately build a wall to keep out and I quote”professional ie doctors, lawyers, accountants and engineers and…

Enemies of the United States have been killing an estimated 75,000 to 100,000 mostly young Americans, from Fentanyl poisoning each year for the last 3 years (2021,2022, and 2023). All this killing…

Last week there was an unfortunate accident on the Drifton Hwy. Apparently, a truck hit a power pole and knocked it down. This was near Aucilla School. My grandchildren attend Aucilla and…

Is this true that there is an anti-trail resolution that some in Jefferson County are looking to pass as soon as possible? My understanding is that the intent is to preempt ever…

In the article about the Trulieve grow operations Commissioner’s Tuten and Hosford expressed concern and sympathy for resident who live near the marijuana grow operation. I live in the Waukeenah area and…

Florida’s Proposed Constitutional Amendment Florida people at this time may be approached by someone collecting signatures. You may be told that with enough signatures we could put an amendment in the Florida…

A year ago, the Monticello Rotary Club initiated a program to honor military veterans with close ties to Jefferson County. With the approval of the Jefferson County Commissioners, 36 veterans were recognized…

When the federal government tries to deliver more services or free stuff than it can pay for, it either raises taxes on its citizens or more than likely it prints new money…