Opinion Archive

Monday — 11 a.m.
This is for the Santa Rosa County school district. I want to know why high school teachers cannot put out a list on tax weekend because there are a lot of us folks that are on f…

School starts August 19 in Santa Rosa County.
Whew. We hear the collective sigh of relief from parents all over the area. No more sleeping in, no more eating cereal lazily in front of cartoons or …

Welcome to the workforce, new workers! Whether you’re beginning the career of a lifetime or just earning some extra money for the school year to come, there is one question that is likely to hit you …

In regards to Sheriff Hall's requesting an increase in his budget in order to give pay raises to his deputies, I have this to say:
For the commissioners to even think of increasing the millage in …

Why is it that natural gas sells in the U.S. for $3.94 per 1,000 cubic feet and in Europe and Japan for $11.60 and $17, respectively? Part of the answer is our huge supply. With high-tech methods of …

Perception.
Yeah.
Perception is totally biased because no one can see your life through anything but their eyes.
They can only view your world from their own experience and place in life. An…

Thursday – 3:16 p.m.
Yeah, this is in regards to the story about the mayor looking into the log trucks driving though Milton.
I just witnessed one turning on to Magnolia Street off Stewart Stre…

The Santa Rosa County Extension Service announces the retirement of 4-H Agent Vickie B. Mullins.  Friends, supporters, past and present 4-H members and the general public honored Vickie by attending …

He's been a firefighter for thirty-one years. Now he's being recognized for his efforts.
The Florida Fire Chief’s Association for 2013 named Skyline Fire Chief Tim Diamond Volunteer Fire Chief of …

Wednesday — 1:40 p.m.
The Speak Out section of this paper is typical of the United States. Somebody writes in something important to the public like the common core and Islam being taught in pub…