Opinion Archive

Those who could not attend our meeting on juvenile diversion programs missed a great opportunity to learn how our juvenile justice system works.

It does not take a rocket scientist to see some quick, inexpensive ways to fix some of Crestview's traffic issues.

The citizens of Okaloosa County — especially those of us off Okaloosa Lane — will never have to worry about it being used for anything other than what it is now: a poorly maintained dirt road, beaten…

I've lived here in Crestview for 28 years, and all this bypass jargon is because of Crestview planners, bureaucrats and management's 20-20 hindsight.

Many people refer to Jesus as “my” Lord and “my” Savior, as if he is someone we possess. “My” connotes ownership, as if a person owns Jesus, as if he is theirs alone.

When I got married, there was a lot of financial pressure placed on my wife and me.

Roundabouts are great. The problem is people who don't know how to use them.
Megan Glancy Riggs

North Okaloosa County traffic — particularly, how to relieve it — is this week's hot topic.

My son, now in his early 20s, has battled addiction since he was 13. His struggle began when he started using a less risky substance, but the addiction progressed over time.

This tax disproportionately affects the poor, as most of them have older cars with poor gas mileage, so they are already paying more to commute.