May 22, 2019
MANGINO: NRA’s 2nd Amendment interpretation its greatest fraud
In 1991, retired Chief Justice Warren Burger, being interviewed on "PBS News Hour," described the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) lobbying in support of an expansive interpretation of the Second A…
May 22, 2019
THOMPSON: Democrats have overblown reaction to Mueller redactions
The competition for Washington’s most irresponsible politician is fierce. But two top Democrats — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler — must be considered…
May 20, 2019
EDITORIAL CARTOON
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May 20, 2019
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier
Dear editor,
Santa Rosa County has an obligation to maintain the Navarre Beach fishing pier in a way that makes it safe for the public. The raised plywood patchwork repair the County did is complet…
May 20, 2019
Replacing the courthouse — start planning, arguing now
I have to thank my sweetheart, Amanda for kicking my butt into better dental health, especially since I’m a Type 1 diabetic. Now, I’m using an electric tooth brush and a water pick. I’ve lost some gu…
May 16, 2019
Job well done to the Cemetery Board
Dear editor,
I'm finally getting around to doing something I meant to do a long time ago — that is commending the Cemetery Board for doing a job well done. The delightful names on signs reminiscent…
May 16, 2019
They don't want us there
Dear editor,
Already at or near capacity and facing rapidly accelerating student enrollment, our Santa Rosa County school board must secure new revenue to build classrooms, buy land and build schoo…
May 13, 2019
Grads, don't worry — but plan for success
We may only be 11 days into May, but let me be the first to say congratulations to all you 2019 graduates. It feels appropriate that “Avengers: Endgame” came out so close to this season. Because grad…
May 12, 2019
County growth
Dear editor,
A recent newspaper article noted the need for 10,676 new homes in the county by the end of 2024, which represents 5 years and 9 months from now. The school system was also noted as in …
May 12, 2019
2020 chances
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