Thursday, January 30, 2020

5A- IDENTIFYING LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

Article 1:
 - "Seminole Schools might join JUUL lawsuit, saying vaping causes campus problems"
 - https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/education/os-ne-juul-lawsuit-seminole-schools-20191209-v3fygx5szvaazfnoddufhkprxu-story.html
 - The Seminole county school department believes that the health of their students are on the line and would like to pursuit a lawsuit with the tobacco company in hopes that their students will stop vaping on campus. They will begin putting smoke detectors on campuses starting August to try and combat vaping on campus. Not only is it a terrible habit but students vaping on campus influences others to vape as well as it has become a trend among teens.
 -Seminole county school's have the problem. Along with teens who now have nicotine addictions because of the product.

Article 2:
 -"Lynx is not the problem-- We are"
 - https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-ed-letters-lynx-bus-solution-20171004-story.html
 - The lynx bus is one of the most beneficial transportation services here in Florida. Many people depend on the bus to get to work and back home safely for a cheap price. That being said, with so many people relying on this bus, if it were to go out of business this would affect many people. Lynx doesn't have an official funding system. It is basically supported by the people who use it. With their budget being low, many believe there should be some sort of third party funding it so that this can continue to be a service for people who have no other source of transportation.
 -People who do not have cars or way of getting places rely on Lynx. They are the ones at risk if this bus service seizes.

Article 3: 
 -"HOA attempts to solve vulture problem in east orange county neighborhood"
 -https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2019/06/27/hoa-attempts-to-solve-vulture-problem-in-east-orange-county-neighborhood/
 - A community finds it hard to enjoy the amenities in their neighborhood because of an infestation of disease ridden vultures in their neighborhood. Residents say they cant even enjoy their pool because of the fear of catching something from these birds. They've tried spraying them with water, shooing them around and even laying out decoys in hopes to get rid of them. They've yet to come up with a solution and plan to get the county involved for a helping hand.
-Residents of the timber wood neighborhood are the ones with the issue.

Article 4:
 -"Florida lawmakers confronted with prison problems"
 -https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/12/19/florida-lawmakers-confronted-with-prison-problems
 -Florida prisons are not spending money on the important things such as education, health and other resources that a human has every right to have. Instead they are funding programs that are not as beneficial as school would be for some. Law makers have visited this topic enough for something to get done about it and they are gradually working to using tax payer money to better benefit those kept in a federal facility.
 -People in these facilities are the ones facing the problem.

Article 5:
 -"Orlando's international airport fast growing homeless problem"
 -https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-international-airport-homeless-problem/29795507
 -Orlando airport has found themselves unwillingly sheltering homeless people around Orlando. They come in seeking air conditioning and shelter and most times are successful as they blend in with the thousands of people coming in and out of the airport daily. Angry homeless people cause a frenzy in the airports with people who are looking to travel and not looking for travel. With so many people around, workers are hesitant to point out a homeless person because they do not want to offend anyone traveling. But this problem also causes people to take their business elsewhere because they do not want to be disturbed by wandering homeless people, sadly.
 -The airport and people being harassed are the ones with the issue.

1 comment:

  1. I really hope Lynx doesnt go out of business becuase it has been very hopefully gettingto campus and back. All though, I have a car, I always catch the bust to go on campus. It helps me save so much gas through out the week. Also, a lot of students that doesnt have a car depends on the bus to get around campus and through Gainesville.

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