I still enjoy singing “We’re the Boys from old Florida“ at Spurrier Field, not because I attended the University of Florida like my Dad, but because I have always been a Florida…
Category: Editorials
Learning As I Go: Making versus taking
One of my goals this summer is to exercise five days a week. Nothing terribly strenuous, but enough to burn some calories and get my body stronger. One morning, I woke up…
Learning As I Go: Get caught reading month
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist While the month is nearly over, there are still a few days to celebrate Get Caught Reading Month, especially as summer is just around the corner. I…
From the Sunny Side: Words that inspire
Rick Patrick Columnist I have a confession to make. Lately, I have been on a bit of a “kick” to pass along little inspirational quotes, thoughts, etc. Nothing major or extremely profound,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer is a great time to teach kids about money
Brad Bayless Contributor A four- or five-year-old child may seem too young to grasp the concept of money management, but even at an early age, children waiting in a supermarket checkout line…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer travel plans and uncertain skies
Kent Patrick Contributor Continued from 5/13/2026 Cancel for any reason coverage (CFAR) usually must be purchased soon after the first trip payment. It often requires you to insure the full prepaid, nonrefundable…
National Security: History lessons
Rick Patrick Columnist I have always been interested in history. For some reason hearing stories from the past has carried a certain amount of fascination for me. I used to love listening…
National Security: Jacobins
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist There are several prominent writers, including Victor Davis Hanson, who are describing what is going on in today’s Democrat Party as the new Jacobins. In the late 18th…
Learning As I Go: The last week
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist The last week of school is here. It hits a little differently this year. My youngest ends his elementary career and my oldest ends his freshmen year….
Letter to the Editor: Update on the Water First North Florida Project
Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the Water First North Florida Project. After careful review and continued conversations with local leaders, water experts, property owners, and…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer travel plans and uncertain skies
Kent Patrick Contributor For many investors, travel is an important part of how they spend time and money, especially in retirement. In 2026, however, planning a trip can feel more complicated. Conflicts,…
From the Sunny Side: Lessons
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently attended an event and heard someone talk about “life lessons.” Some of the items of wisdom struck me as both inspirational and entertaining. I can’t claim these…
National Security: NATO
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist The familiar acronym NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and has been around for eight decades since 1948. It was established to counter the Soviet Union buildup…
Learning As I Go: Mother’s Day message
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I think God knew we needed our kids little first. We needed to love them, hold them, pray for them and be completely overwhelmed by their existence,…
Morning mercies
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist For some, it is the fragrance of fresh coffee, eggs, and bacon that invites them into the day. Growing up, it was the smell of toast browning…
From the Sunny Side: Everyday heroes
Rick Patrick Columnist When I was much younger, I was fascinated with the notion of super heroes. I think a major contributor to that was watching episodes of “Batman” every Thursday and…
Depending on God’s grace to care for aging parents
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Remember the energy it took to raise your children? How often did you find yourself on your knees, asking God for strength to make it through another day?…
National Security: Fraud
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist There’s a lot of buzz about fraud in the federal budget, so I thought it would be worthwhile to talk about it in this space. Stop and think…
Learning As I Go: If I could give myself advice
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist On Sunday, our church celebrated the seniors. I remember this season like it was yesterday. In May of 2000, I began counting down the days to our…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Empty Nest? Time to Revisit Your Financial Plan
The day children leave home is one that parents both anticipate and dread. After years of packed schedules, family commitments, and juggling responsibilities, the sudden quiet can feel unsettling. This stage –…