The following was originally published July 12, 2025, at editorandpublisher.com and is a transcript of a vodcast series hosted by Mike Blinder. This perfectly encompasses how our newspapers and reporters feel about the role of newspapers.
Have you ever had to write letters of recommendation for someone? They are often needed for academic purposes like scholarships or entering levels of higher education. They are often needed for seeking employment.
Like most bills that go through the legislature in Florida, Senate Bill 180 is a mixed bag of good intentions and concerning consequences. Signed into law last month, this sweeping legislation is designed to improve hurricane recovery and emergency preparedness across the state. But while its goals appear laudable on the surface, the law raises serious red flags about local autonomy, land-use regulation and long-term community resilience.
My wife and I just spent a week in Canada visiting my family. Gasoline in Canada is sold by the litre (that is how Canadians spell it), and it is expensive – north of $1.30 per litre, over $5 per gallon. The gas prices turned out not to be an issue for us because, following my sister’s advice, we did not drive our vehicle while in Canada. With the increased tariffs and our president’s talk of annexing Canada, there has been a surge in national pride and an increased dislike of the United States expressed in the vandalizing of cars bearing American license plates.
It was a glorious morning. The sun was shining and the wind was from the Southeast. Up especially early, a tall bony, redheaded young Virginian found time to buy a new thermometer, for which he paid three pounds, fifteen shillings. He also bought gloves for Martha, his wife, who was ill at home.
The 2025 hurricane season began quietly June 1 – and we hope the rest of the season is just as quiet. Those of us who have lived here long enough know that is not a likely situation. There will be threats of storms and we will just hope for the best outcome. But there are certain things you can do to give yourself a head start.
I frequently hear, and often said myself that our society has become more and more selfish when it comes to personal matters. It seems to have become every person for himself or herself, becoming the focus of all their attention.
We have had some beautiful sunsets of late on the Florida panhandle courtesy of drifting smoke from some Canadian wildfires. On behalf of my fellow Canadians, “You are welcome!”
Below is a portion of a piece written by Matti Friedman, an American journalist and Jerusalem-based columnist for The Free Press. He talks about news stories being replaced with a sort of activism by so-called journalists. And how the mainstream media was trying to lead people to conclusions – instead of truth. You can read it in its entirety at thefp.com. We at Crestview News Bulletin believe our readers are smart enough to hear the truth and decide for themselves how it impacts them.
I am one who enjoys technology. The latest gadgets catch my attention. When it comes to computers, I like to do everything I can to keep them running smoothly and powerfully.
