Mar 7, 2014
COMMENTARY: Where Congress falls short, and where it doesn’t
At a public gathering the other day, someone asked me how I’d sum up my views on Congress. It was a good question, because it forced me to step back from worrying about the current politics of Capito…
Mar 5, 2014
COMMENTARY: Better medical care, less hassle
As a rheumatologist who treats patients with chronic and debilitating arthritis, I derive a great deal of satisfaction when the treatment I prescribe helps my patients and improves their quality of l…
Mar 5, 2014
COMMENTARY: Florida’s retirement system doesn’t need “fixing”
Legislators are once again proposing to alter the Florida Retirement System (FRS), even though it is considered one of the best and most well-funded in the country and recent polling conducted for th…
Mar 5, 2014
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Replace XP computers as a packaged deal
Dear editor,
The Crestview City Council has three old, dead computers, and 10 more to be replaced. And, instead of getting a package deal from Staples, Wal-Mart or some other supplier, the council el…
Mar 5, 2014
COMMENTARY: Examining religious discrimination in America
Arizona legislatures pulled a dandy. They asked their governor to sign a bill allowing any business the freedom to discriminate based on religious beliefs. The governor vetoed the bill.
Mar 5, 2014
HUBBUB: Thrown water bottle could have brought tragedy; one coach's view
Thrown water bottle could have brought tragedy
Some people … don't care about the laws anymore.
Mar 4, 2014
Commentary: Cleaner gasoline and vehicles stat
As pulmonary physicians, we see patients every day who struggle to breathe. Those experiences lead us to not only treat, but to advocate for our patients with lung disease. We also speak up for the m…
Mar 4, 2014
COMMENTARY: A Cougar's excitement is understandable
Today's editorial cartoon was inspired by our news report on Northwood Arts and Science Academy, which is a grant recipient for several thousands of dollars in books.
Mar 4, 2014
EDITOR’S DESK: Forget the Oscars; let's discuss things that actually affect us
I didn’t watch the 86th Annual Academy Awards. For me, the thrill is mostly gone.
Feb 28, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: You can do all things with Christ
Do you ever feel like giving up on something you know God wants you to do?