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GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Environmental samples show toxic metals throughout the Russell Community, including cadmium, barium, lead, chromium, and arsenic. Residents of the community funded the tests … more
When I was young, my mind was consumed with wishful thinking. Searching for four-leaf clovers in gardens and shooting stars in the night sky, finding shiny pennies and flipping them in Friendship … more
According to Wikipedia, the idea behind Frisbee came about in 1937 when Walter Frederick Morrison and his future wife Lucile tossed a popcorn can lid after Thanksgiving dinner. For most of my … more
WASHINGTON – On Oct. 25, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives elected U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the 56th Speaker of … more
Daylight Savings Time ends on Nov. 5. We already know the drill. Stay up late, sleep in and move the clock back an hour when we finally stagger awake. This year I was especially excited, not just for … more
It’s hard not to be concerned about what’s going on these days. War is breaking out on the other side of the world; students are protesting in the streets and on college campuses, and our … more
According to the U.S. Secret Service, the best way to reduce school violence is to eliminate bullying, address mental health needs and foster high-quality relationships between staff and students so … more
The Yom Kippur War ended 50 years ago. Also known as the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, it wasn’t the region’s first military conflict – and certainly wouldn’t be the last. Although a ceasefire was … more
My hometown of Clay County was recently revealed to be the most rampant book-banning county in the state of Florida, racking up 177 removals and 489 objections last school year. Soon after the … more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis  booked an interview on  MSNBC’s  “ Morning Joe ” before Hamas attacked Israel early Saturday, and the hostilities in the Middle East turned expected … more
FLEMING ISLAND – Richard Petty never took a Dale Carnegie Professional Development Course, but racing has never had a better spokesman. Petty never refused an autograph or photo opportunity. … more
Nearly 220 million American adults regularly turn to their local newspapers for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors, and improve their lives and … more
Northeast Florida is at a crossroads of history for land conservation, and it is literally Now or Never. The people of Florida and their leaders have stepped up to the plate. Now it’s time for you, … more
The  Florida Supreme Court  will review oral arguments on an  Adult Personal Use of Marijuana  citizen initiative that could lead to a constitutional amendment for voter … more
One-third of all dogs and cats in the United States are reported missing in their lifetime. When these animals get lost, they are often taken to vets and checked for a microchip. The pet could be … more
Editor, I would like to commend the (Clay County Fire Rescue) EMT team, A shift, Station 11 in Keystone Heights, for their exemplary service during my recent emergency. On Aug. 8, at … more
Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when … more
When Joe Biden took the oath to become our 46th president, he put his hand on the Bible and said, “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United … more
New polling from the  University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab  indicates most voters don’t want to spend up to a billion dollars in city money for the football stadium. … more
ORANGE PARK – Mark Lamping had the perfect audience last Monday to gain support for a new football stadium for the Jacksonville Jaguars. His team played its regular season opener on Sunday, … more
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