1. Bahamians booted off Florida-bound evacuation ferry. Feds are blaming ferry company
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article234873727.html
2019's hurricane Dorian caused massive destruction in the Bahamas. Nearly 1,500 hurricane survivors waited in line to board the Freeport port boat at Marsh Harbour Port in Abaco on Friday, September 6 in order to flee from the destruction caused. The boat was heading to Fort Lauderdale, FL. More than 100 evacuees were abruptly kicked off that evening due to documentation issues.
Problem: In this article, Bahamians who were not able to leave the island had a problem. They were kicked off because of mandatory visa requirements which have not yet been waived by President Donald Trump.
People: President Donald Trump, Bahamians, Visitors, Travelers, Port workers, Boat captain
2. Heading to the Florida Keys? Card Sound Road bridge toll is about to go up
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article234898842.html
Frequent travelers who are coming from Miami Dade often take Card Sound Road to get there. Tollbooths on the road typically charge $1.50 for two-axle cars and trucks. The road is one of two main roads leading to the Florida Keys and aids frequent travelers in getting from point A to point B. The toll helps fund maintenance costs of the road and fixture repair for five bridges along Card Sound Road. Recently, toll costs were increased to $3.06 per vehicle traveling.
Problem: In this article, travelers and toll payers have a problem. People will now need more funds to travel to the Florida Keys and the issue calls to question what the timeline will look like for the road's bridges being completed. Will tolls go down? Is there an alternative cheaper route?
People: South Florida residents, tourists, frequent travelers, toll workers
3. UF student reported rape in Jennings Hall, UPD Says
https://www.alligator.org/news/uf-student-reported-she-was-raped-in-jennings-hall-upd/article_03622c12-d41f-11e9-9b96-9fab926c54c5.html
On September 9, one UF student told campus security that she was sexually battered less than a month ago in UF's Jennings Hall. She was hesitant to release the perpetrator's name but told campus police, she once had a personal relationship with the person. Two weeks after the report, UPD arrested Ian Milaski, a resident assistant. He was arrested and charged with battery and false imprisonment then released from Alachua County's jail. A female student accused him of repeatedly asking for sex and coming into her dorm room while she was asleep.
Problem: In this article, the UF student who reported she was harmed had a problem. The problem lies with her mentally and physically. Ian also had the problem through committing this and the Alachua County Jail has a problem in dealing with comments from people of other ethnicities.
People: UF student who reported she was raped, Ian, UF residential department workers, Authorities
4. "We've had enough"
https://www.alligator.org/news/we-ve-had-enough-students-organize-protest-on-fraternity-drive/article_699fab64-d107-11e9-b2c2-b38c5b626004.html
University of Florida students believes the campus can improve when it comes to safety. Fraternity Row is the only area on campus without blue light emergency phones. On September 17, four female students are partnering with the Gainesville chapter of the National Women's Liberation to protest the lack of lights and lack of action UF's student government has taken. At the end of the Spring 2019 semester, student government failed to pass a resolution to add the blue lights across Fraternity Row. All students involved in organizing the protest are addressing it from a nonpartisan stance.
Problem: In this article, the problem is safety issues at the University of Florida. Females who often walk and use Fraternity Row have no way to report emergencies when walking on the street.
People: Fraternity brothers with houses on the road, student government leaders, four student females, National Women's Liberation
5. Gamestop Lays off 14% of workers, closing up to 200 stores
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20190910/gamestop-lays-off-14-of-workers-closing-up-to-200-stores
GameStop is attempting to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. In order to evolve the video game industry, GameStop executives have taken the steps of closing 180-200 stores as of September 10, 2019. Since 1984, the company has owned over 5,000 stores worldwide. Because of online competitors, GameStop is planning to build a compelling digital strategy to transform the gaming industry.
Problem: Stores closing, fewer profits for GameStop, the potential for company failure, workers now with no income, more competition, need for innovative thinkers
People: GameStop stakeholders/employees, GameStop executives, GameStop locations across the world including Florida
Hi Gernise,
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job finding local news. You also did a great job at identifying 5 opportunities and summarizing them. When I was doing my assignment I also happen to read the opportunity about GameStop. It's very disappointing to see big companies like GameStop get rid of workers just like that. The news about the reported rape in Jennings hall was also a shocker for me. When it happened I immediately received an email from UF Public Safety about what happened. Sadly, situations like this are still happening on campus. Overall, I was very entertained while reading your opportunities . All of them contained good information. Both the problem and the summary were explained very smoothly. Thank you for sharing.
Gernise,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for speaking out about the rape that occurred in Jennings Hall. This is an issue that is often ignored or not taken seriously. As someone who has experiences similar events, I can agree the victim's mental and physical being will be affected. I pray for the victim because this will affect her. Again, thank you for bringing awareness to this issue!
You did great finding sources and I find this assignment to be very informative overall. I had no idea about the tolls! Your summaries were spot on with the articles. I think it's interesting that there are a few articles multiple students are writing about but then there are also some that no one else found. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteHey Gernise,
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job of finding articles that I haven't been made aware of previously. However, just in case you wanted a follow up on your third article regarding the rape, my post includes the link to the article that reports what happened shortly thereafter. As somewhat of a gamer, I am intrigued by the Gamestop article and would like to see how the store is affected by this attempt to be more digital.