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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
In 1897, a coroner’s assistant, Philip O’Hanlon, was asked by his 8-year-old daughter if Santa Claus really existed. That question set off a chain of events that still pervade the hearts … more
ORANGE PARK – If you’re like me and Halloween is your favorite holiday, you’re going to want to swing by the haunted Big Top at the Orange Park Mall while the circus is in town. … more
More than a dozen Florida property insurance companies won’t receive an official downgrade from Demotech, an Ohio-based ratings agency – at least not yet. The new ratings were to take effect … more
Some drivers could see a 50% credit on tolls in the 2023 calendar year – funded by Florida’s budget surplus – under a priority proposal of Gov. Ron DeSantis that is on a fast highway to the … more
Senate and House bills aimed at putting an end to Walt Disney World’s special government have been submitted for the Legislature’s Special Session this week — sending notice that Gov. Ron … more
CLAY COUNTY – It’s no secret that the holiday season can be stressful, exhausting and even depressing. For many people, the dissonance between Hallmark Channel expectations and personal reality … more
Gasoline prices nationally and in Florida eased back a few cents last week from the previous record highs, with Florida coming in Monday averaging $4.81 per gallon of gas, an 8-cent drop. The … more
It’s taken me more than 60 years to realize it really is the thought that matters when selecting and receiving gifts at Christmas time. For most of my childhood and adult life, I believed the … more
We received a call this week from an unhappy reader who said he wouldn’t renew his subscription which was scheduled to run out in a couple of weeks. I’m troubled by him leaving – not because … more
The college football regular season is over, the bowl game slate has begun, and a Florida Senator is still fuming over the exclusion of  Florida State University from the  playoffs . … more
Christmas Day in 1966 was a special time for this 9-year-old. I got the Stingray bicycle I so desperately wanted from my mother and a fishing rod from my grandfather. Back then, gifts were more … more
While contributing to a worthwhile cause is a common aspiration, doing so right now may feel unrealistic if you’re struggling with your finances. According to an April 2023 Gallup study, 61% … more
ORANGE PARK – Bill Green advises Medicare beneficiaries that two historic announcements for next year with Social Security and Medicare include an expected Social Security increase of approximately … more
DAYTONA BEACH – I remember walking down pit road during the 1979 Rolex 24 at Daytona at 4 in the morning. Back then, I had that kind of energy and wonderment about racing twice around the clock. … more
It’s now safe to return to our regularly scheduled programs. Instead of watching political ads, we can now turn our disdain to Mike Lindell’s effort to sell pillows and sheets, accident injury … more
The college football regular season is over, the bowl game slate has begun, and a Florida Senator is still fuming over the exclusion of  Florida State University from the  playoffs . … more
In the past 64 years, I’ve lost a lot more than my hair, eyesight and control of my waistline. I’ve lost a lot of respect for the job that’s consumed the last 48 years of my professional … more
A leaked report suggesting the Supreme Court will soon overturn Roe v. Wade drew strong reactions from Florida leaders. Immediate reactions showed how the sudden restriction on access to abortion … more
I used to have neighbors who fought all the time. I mean bowling balls against the wall, blood on the sidewalk and glass-shattering kinds of fights. Their arguments often included lots of … more
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