In 1982, the state increased the state-levied sales tax from four percent to five percent, and half of the “new penny” was pledged to cities and counties to help with property tax relief. To qualify …
Category: opinion
Woman on the Edge – Lessons for life
I’ve tried to teach my kids those lessons about life that ring true in every situation.
First lesson: be true to who you are. If you are not being yourself, how will you find true friends or true…
Student Indoctrination
The new college academic year has begun, and unfortunately, so has student indoctrination. Let's look at some of it.
William Penn, Michigan State University professor of creative w…
Speak Out – September 18, 2013
Thursday — 1:56 p.m.
Hello, I've enjoyed reading the Press Gazette for 50 years, I guess. Ever since I've been in Santa Rosa County. I like our local paper, and y'all are doing a fine job of it.…
Florida PBA supports deputy's raises
Over the past eight months, Sheriff Wendell Hall has presented to the Santa Rosa County Commission a wage proposal for the employees of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. He has provided commis…
Obama, Putin and Blaming Others
As Obama and Congress publicly debate what engraving style to use on the “Save the Date” card they will send to Syria’s President Assad (fully telegraphing our unnecessary military action), Vladimir …
Which will you choose?
Dear Editor,
Some say that the secret to success in life is being prepared when opportunity presents itself. For seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa County, this year is about making choices that …
O-Bomb-A
I agree with Barack that chemical weapons can't be used on the battlefield. I just wish the rest of the world had the same opinion and were included in the cost, Russia, China & U.N. But this is my o…
War with SYRIA: Blurred Lines–You Know You Want It
President Obama bowed-up last year and said he had a “red line” he would not allow Syria to cross. As a result, and with his massive ego at stake, he feels he has to do something he never does: back …
Likes Woman on the Edge
I read with personal interest your above titled story in the Sept. 4, 2013 Press Gazette. I, too, applaud the judge for his insight and compassion to a child that 9 times out of 10 would be lost in …