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Guest Commentary | The stakes are high: Two years after the fall of Roe

Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marked a seismic shift in American reproductive rights. The repercussions have been swift and severe, with sweeping changes that jeopardize the health and autonomy of countless individuals. As we navigate the post-Roe ...

Equal justice for all

To the editor: I am a Democrat and currently living in Lehigh Acres. I have been a Democrat all my life. I am very upset and disturbed that Trump is still a candidate for the Presidency. I have a 41-year-old son who happens to be a felon and cannot get a job. He recently in September went ...

Not so impressive

To the editor: Gov. DeSantis announced on June 10 that he was committed to approving a teacher salary increase of $1.25 billion for the 24-25 Fiscal Budget. This is in addition to the “impressive” job of increasing starting teacher pay by a little over $8,000 in 2019. Florida has a debit ...

The importance of positive family and childcare provider interactions

To the editor: Whenever a child is going to a childcare facility it is extremely important to have a positive open line of communication with the teachers, facility staff and parents. Providing times for parents to come in and speak with the staff and or teacher is key for the success of ...

Guest Commentary | Summer break is here!

The joyous sounds of hundreds of our students tossing their caps in celebration filled the air as the Class of 2024 graduated this May. These graduates are now embarking on diverse paths: entering the workforce, joining the military, pursuing technical education, or attending traditional ...

Guest Commentary | Lee Health Board of Directors votes to move forward

Lee Health has been assessing the benefits and considerations of converting to a community-focused nonprofit health system to determine if a new governance structure is in the best interest of the residents of Lee County. The case for the transition from a public governmental system has been ...

Guest Commentary | Social Security Disability delays affect millions in need

I traveled to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland to meet with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Martin O’Malley, and his top deputies to discuss the impact the delays in Social Security Disability cases are having on clients and other area residents. Commissioner ...

Guest Commentary | Protecting your personal information

Every day, you do something to protect yourself. You lock your door at night. You look both ways before crossing the street or pulling out into traffic. But when you think of safety and security, do you think about ways to protect your personal or financial information? Keeping this kind of ...

Farmers are not water-quality bad guys

To the editor: There’s a troubling trend of painting farmers as the scapegoats for environmental issues surrounding Lake Okeechobee. Having grown up in Clewiston, I’ve witnessed firsthand how certain groups vilify our farming communities, jeopardizing not just our way of life but also the ...