Also in Letters to the Editor: Hall of Terror brings thrills at Fire Station 21; Chamber backs half-cent tax renewal for schools.

The renewal of the half-penny tax is on the ballot this Nov. 8.

The half-cent tax funds technology that enhances students' educations, an FPC senior writes.

Local officials' positions on state and national issues are important.

Also in Letters to the Editor: Use concrete to support dune restoration

County Commission candidate Jane Gentile-Youd's assertions that the FCSO is overfunded are wrong, Sheriff Rick Staly writes.

For local boards, professionalism earns my vote.