Wrong priorities

  • February 8, 2023
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: A recent story about city of Lake Butler spending is countered by a story that their water main broke two times in one day. It would seem that the focus on spending should be more about w…

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No solutions for homeowners

  • January 10, 2023
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: One of the most important pieces of legislation that will be passed this year and next — SB 2 Property Insurance — was pushed through a special session of the State Legislature in a matte…

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Riding Club responds

  • January 10, 2023
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: I would like to say to Bob Milner, Dale Woodruff, and the Bradford County Fair Association, shame on you for breaking kids dreams. You said the Bradford County Riding Club didn’t have man…

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What would Jesus really do?

  • November 8, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: The Republican party boasts it holds the market on Christianity. It should own up and embrace - “What would Jesus do?” On almost any political issue, whether its immigration, gun violence…

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CIS gives thanks

  • November 8, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: Communities In Schools of Bradford County is a nonprofit organization that provides the tools and support services for students in need to stay in school and achieve in life. The nonprofi…

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Florida Forest Week

  • October 18, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: “Florida Forests Week - In recognition of the importance of Florida’s forests, the week of Oct. 23-29, 2022, is being celebrated across Florida as “Florida Forests Week.” The week recogni…

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Dodging a bullet

  • October 4, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: We have just dodged a bullet in that Hurricane Ian took a path that spared our area any serious damage. It did bring an event at my house that emphasized how much praise and appreciation…

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Wake up

  • September 6, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

Has America become the land of “Special Interest” and home of the double standard?   Let’s see, if we lie to Congress, it’s a felony, but if Congress lies to us, it’s just politics.  If we dislike a B…

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What are we waiting for now?

  • August 30, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: In July, HPSII, the company proposing to mine for phosphate in Bradford and Union counties, dropped its nearly $300 million Harris Act lawsuit against Union County. The case was dismissed…

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