Students use poetry to sharpen public speaking skills Public speaking is a daunting act for many. Some speakers worry about the audience while some worry about remembering everything... Local News 23 Oct 2025 | 04:27
Letter to the Editor: Not red vs. blue As a Republican all my adult life and a lifelong resident of the Village of Florida, I’ve always believed local government... Letters to the Editor 22 Oct 2025 | 09:06
Letter to the Editor: Ubides is the best candidate To the Editor: I am writing to express my heartfelt support for my husband, Aaron Ubides, as he seeks election to the office... Letters to the Editor 22 Oct 2025 | 08:59
Letter to the Editor: Keeping the checks and balances To the Editor: I recently read an opinion piece by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec calling for Constitution Day to be expanded... Letters to the Editor 24 Sep 2025 | 08:59
Michelle Ferebee Michelle Ferebee of Florida, N.Y., a lifelong resident of the area, entered-into rest on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 at home.... Obituaries 21 Sep 2025 | 01:45
Martin M. Casey Martin Michael Casey Sr. of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at home. He was 68. The son of the... Obituaries 18 Sep 2025 | 04:39
Letter to the Editor: A candidate who listens To the Editor: At a time when politics can seem polarizing and downright performative, it’s hopeful to see candidates who... Letters to the Editor 17 Sep 2025 | 01:00
Band teacher William Couture plays along with summer band camp students during the program’s ending concert. (Photo provided) ( .) Summer Band Camp’s musical finale To mark the end of Florida Union Free School District’s fourth annual summer band camp, family and friends were invited to... Local News 11 Aug 2025 | 02:52
FAFSA info meeting Curious about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form but don’t know where to begin? The FAFSA Informational... Local News 20 Jul 2025 | 07:42
State Sen. James Skoufis with local town and village leaders to announce the start of a project to modernize State Routes 17A and 94. ( Photo provided) State routes to see $30M upgrade project Sen. James Skoufis joined Assembly member Karl Brabenec and local town and village leaders to announce the start of a $30... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 02:17
Young students explore science On June 11, second and fifth graders from Golden Hill Elementary School came together to test their building and science... Local News 17 Jun 2025 | 02:20
Letter to the Editor: Vote for someone who will always show up To the Editor, Some may know Aaron Ubides as the man who stood up for Florida. Others might know him as the guy who can fix... Letters to the Editor 11 Jun 2025 | 12:04
Phyllis Dougherty Phyllis Dougherty of Liberty, N.Y., formerly of Florida and Middletown, N.Y., a retired legal secretary for the Michael Gurda... Obituaries 06 Jul 2023 | 04:35
Harry Schell Harry Schell, a resident of Florida, NY passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Garnet Health Medical Center, after... Obituaries 30 Jun 2023 | 03:04
Whiskey Crossing will perform at the Seward-Mapes Homestead Park on June 29, 2023. "Keep the Music Going 2023 Concert Series" Florida. Music series returns to village The Village of Florida Chamber of Commerce announces the return of the “Keep the Music Going 2023 Concert Series” this summer.... Local News 16 Jun 2023 | 01:59