1. Florida Shocked by wave of snow flurries-
http://www.tampabay.com/news/weather/florida-shocked-by-wave-of-snow-flurries/2262540
This article talks about that snow has reached even Florida. Talking about how the flakes coincide with a blizzard chugging through the Northeast. The problem in the story is that driving temperatures are below freezing, which becomes dangerous for drivers and others. Who has the problem is the people in Florida because we are not used to any snow at all.
2. As blizzards barrels to the east, airlines cancel more than 4,300 flights
http://www.tampabay.com/news/nation/millions-awake-to-more-snow-as-blizzard-barrels-to-the-east/2262535
This article talks about how millions of Americans awoke to heavy snow and blizzards. At some places over three feet of snow is piled up. Not only is there snow and hurricane-force winds, but the National Weather Service said that their is going to be over a half inch of ice. The problem in the story is that thousands and thousands of flights had to be canceled which affects not just the airlines themselves but the people that had to leave. The problem subsides with individuals and businesses. people could have been on a work trip and had to be back for work an important meeting. Business could not be fully staffed, and business do not make any money when there is such weather outside. For individuals it affects them because it could be that they only have a certain amount of time off and now that traveling is virtually impossible they will not be able to make it.
3. Deputies arrest Brandon man driving wrong way on providence road
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/deputies-arrest-brandon-man-driving-wrong-way-on-providence-road/2262534
Early Saturday morning police saw a car driving on the wrong side of the road on a busy street. The cops then caught up to him and once catching him the guy was showing signs of impairment. He was arrested with a blood alcohol level two times the legal limit. The problem in the story is that their already has been to many accidents and deaths in the Tampa Bay area with people driving on the wrong side of the road. Other drivers are at stake because of a man who is impaired driving on the wrong side of the road that can potentially hurt or kill other drivers.
4. Uber drivers plan another work stoppage at midnight saturday to protest Uber's low rates
http://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/uber-drivers-plan-another-work-stoppage-at-midnight-saturday-to-protest/2262480
The protests for the Uber drivers are being organized by the Tampa Bay ride-share steering committee. drivers drove through ybor city holding signs saying we can not drive for $.65 and Veterans can not support families on $.65. The new rule from Uber is that the new fare is 65 cents a mile. Uber is still a lot cheaper than a cab. Cabs in the Tampa bay area is $2.40 per mile and Uber was $1.80 until this new mileage cost. The problem is that Uber drivers are protesting because Uber already takes 20 to 25 percent of the bill and the driver is left with the rest. the drivers are at risk for high milage on their cars and not that much money in their pocket. If the protesting continues it will start to hurt not only the drivers but Uber themselves.
5. Teen arrested for having a knife at Azalea Middle school
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/teen-arrested-for-having-a-knife-at-azalea-middle-school/2262470
This school is only 10 minutes from my house. The teen was only fourteen years of age that was arrested friday after showing the knife to a classmate. The kid was only in seventh grade and when the deputies found him he had a list of names on him as well. The problem with this story is that the media portrays these school threats and shooting so much that these kids that might have a bad day or do not like someone think it is something that already has been done so why not now again. Who is at stake? Not just the kid who now has a felony at such a young age but the other students and the teachers are at risk. They need to make better regulations with safety when it comes to schools in Pinellas County.
You did a great job finding local opportunities and within a local newspaper. You also gave great insight on who the problem is focusing on and what the problem is. You did a great job on phrasing the articles in your own words and did well on this assignment.
ReplyDeleteThe goal was to find local opportunities within a local newspaper and by looking at all five of your findings its obvious you understood the assignment. I enjoyed reading all your articles, more specifically the teen being arrested at Azalea Middle school. That was astonishing to see how a kid at age of 14 could have such anger and violence built up to want to commit crimes that I know he would greatly regret when older. Each article has a problem and you did a superb job at explaining what the problem is and who was dealing with it.
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