5A Identifying Local Opportunities

Local Opportunity #1

1)    The title of the article: “NFL takes sides on its grandest stage- chooses kneeling over ‘Please Stand’”

2)    The link to the article: http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169ACD882F53D840?p=WORLDNEWS

3)    A description of the story, in your own words: The NFL created a “social injustice” program for players kneeling during the national anthem as a jester to gain awareness for the racial injustices in America. In contrast, the NFL is controversially has rejected the American Veterans Organization who tried to purchase commercial ads which would request citizens to stand during the national anthem. After careful consideration, the NFL approved the commercial, with a message which portrayed the NFL support for veterans, however the Veterans organization was displeased and urged their initial unrevised commercial ad. The request was refused and the NFL continued with the revised commercial message. Those in opposition with the NFL, questions their respect and allegiance to the nation due to the NFL allowing players to kneel and stand as they please. Those in opposition believe the NFL initial desire to bring awareness to social injustices have been distorted, due to the actions of players by kneeling during the national anthem.

4)    A description of the problem presented in the story: NFL players are kneeling during the national anthem, which to select viewers is a display of lack of respect and allegiance to America.

5)    A description of who has the problem: Those in opposition to kneeling during the national anthem

Local Opportunity #2

1)    The title of the article: “What’s killing the birds at a college campus in Florida? “

2)    The link to the article: http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16998671B2E68480?p=WORLDNEWS

3)    A description of the story, in your own words: A couple of Cedar waxwings birds have been found dead near Gerson Hall. The assumed cause of death is by crashing into glass doors. Unfortunately, in total 117 birds’ deaths have been accounted for. Students and faculty officials have reported this as a non-isolated incident. However, to limit further deaths of birds on campus, changes were made to doors and windows to augment the clear view by birds. In addition, an app had been created to allow student to quickly report the deaths of birds by uploading a picture and placing it on the app.

4)    A description of the problem presented in the story: The numerous deaths of cedar waxwings birds on campus

5)    A description of who has the problem: Students, faculty officials, Birds Collision Project group, and the on-campus wildlife ecologist.

Local Opportunity #3

1)    The title of the article: “Irma trash still fills Keys canals. One has 16 sunken RVs. Is cleanup finally coming?”

2)    The link to the article: http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/1699AE9486E98030?p=WORLDNEWS

3)    A description of the story, in your own words: Oceanic wildlife habitats are destructed due to the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which caused vehicles and debris to disperse into nearby canals. Hurricane Irma occurred in September 2017, however, the later days of January has arrived and yet no cleanup of canals has been insisted. Monroe County’s Sustainability Program Manager has requested help from FEMA and Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection. Fema responded by stating they will only pay and clean up to a depth of 15 feet. The remaining clean up fee will be paid for by the state DEP. `A great jester due to the lack of funds by Monroe County, due to its previous hefty clean up fee. Residents and local Volunteer group have joined together to restore the canals of the Keys to its former state of beauty.

4)    A description of the problem presented in the story: heavy debris is clogging canals and disrupting oceanic wildlife.

5)    A description of who has the problem: Monroe County and residents of Keys.

Local Opportunity #4

1)    The title of the article: “Why is filling up the tank expensive again? Your local gas station isn’t the reason”

2)    The link to the article: http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16997D89694E8238?p=WORLDNEWS

3)    A description of the story, in your own words: Gas prices are increasing by 10 cents a gallon in Florida as of 2018. Gas prices are high compared to January gas prices from the last 4 years. Residents may be wonder what has caused the abnormal January prices of gas. Well the rise in gas prices correlates to the rise in the price of oil. Surprisingly, gas prices have increased by 18 cents in the past month. However, residents can rest assure, such prices will not continue, inevitably prices will drop and normal January gas prices will ensue.

4)    A description of the problem presented in the story: January gas prices are abnormally high

5)    A description of who has the problem: Anyone who purchases gas

Local Opportunity #5

1)    The title of the article: “6,000 pounds of shrimp seized by the Coast Guard”

2)    The link to the article: http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16997D896674D170?p=WORLDNEWS

3)    A description of the story, in your own words: The United States Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have confiscated 6,000 pounds of shrimp aboard the Ronald E. ship. Numerous times the crew members of the ship have been fined for illegally fishing within marine ship, through federal waters. Captain of the Coast guard urge fishers to read the fishing laws before fishing, to be in accordance with the laws.

4)    A description of the problem presented in the story: Coast Guard confiscated shrimps by marine fisherman aboard a marine vessel.

5)    A description of who has the problem: United States Coast Guard, boaters and fisherman.