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Oct 6, 2025
I need to come up with a rule that says you can’t post in the comments section of our paper’s sports page social media posts unless you use your real name and profile.
My thought is, if you are going to make a comment, then own it.

Sep 29, 2025
September is suicide prevention month. In reality, every month should have a focus on mental health and the battles that come with it.

Sep 8, 2025
To all the head football coaches out there, enjoy the good days.
Enjoy the wins. Enjoy the moments when the entire town you are coaching in has your back and cheers you on every chance it gets.

Aug 27, 2025
Most of my friends are considerably younger than me, as in, “I am old enough to be their father” younger than me. Our age difference is not an issue. It is not apparent in our conversations, at least from my perspective. My friends, of course, see what I do not: a white-haired man talking. But it doesn’t seem to matter. Occasionally, however, like a poker player’s tell, I will say something that instantly marks me as from a different generation. Usually, it is me quoting some iconic, funny line from a television show I grew up watching. Not only are my friends unfamiliar with the iconic line, but they usually have never even heard of the television show.

Aug 27, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis has never shied away from bold proposals, but his latest idea—to eliminate property taxes in Florida—may be his most bold yet. While the promise of tax relief is politically seductive, the implications for local governments could be devastating. Property taxes aren’t just a line item on a homeowner’s bill—they’re the lifeblood of municipal budgets, funding everything from schools and police departments to parks and public health.

Aug 20, 2025
I have had the same espresso machine for 10 years and it works great so, of course, I needed to make a change.

Aug 20, 2025
Actions have consequences, and so does inactions, especially when the inaction is an extraordinary number of state residents who do not complete their census survey. We count every person because every person counts.

Aug 18, 2025
Football season officially gets started on Friday for Crestview and Baker.
Both teams have high hopes for the coming season.  Both teams should have winning seasons.

Aug 13, 2025
Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, were very mischievous. They were always getting into trouble, and their parents knew all about it. If any mischief occurred in their town, the two boys were probably involved.

Aug 13, 2025
The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Okaloosa County’s primary animal control and shelter provider, is facing a dire financial crisis. With a projected $750,000 shortfall in 2025, the nonprofit has warned that without immediate support, it may be forced to shut its doors in early 2026. This is not just a budget issue—it’s a looming public safety and animal welfare emergency.
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