- https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0831%21August%2B31&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/175B4C1306ECCBF0
- With the shift in Hurricane Dorian's trajectory, governor DeSantis still warns Floridians to be safe and cautious about the possible impacts the hurricane can still have. Any additional change in the trajectory of the storm could have major impacts on safety plans of people in certain counties of the state. According to the National Weather Service Advisory, life threatening storms are still a possibility. DeSantis advises Floridians to take action now and to listen to local officials.
- The problem presented in this story is both natural and an economic one. The storm is the natural problem, and there is not much that people can do to change it. On the other hand, the economic problem is supply and demand for hurricane supplies such as water and gas. The demand for these items may exceed the supply, leading to temporary shortages of water and gas in the areas.
- The problem affects Floridians in the areas near the coast. These counties and residents would feel the affects the most, compared to other counties. Long lines at grocery stores and gas stations may be observed in these surrounding areas.
2. FDLE Issues Alert for Missing Lake City girl, The Gainesville Sun
- https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0831%21August%2B31&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/175B4C12D7C90CE0
- There is a missing child alert for a fourteen year old girl from Lake City. This alert was issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. She was last seen in the area of Southwest Barwick Terrace, and went missing on Saturday. If anyone knows anything, call the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
- The problem is that a teenage girl went missing and her family does not know where she currently is. This problem is a legal one.
- The family of the girl, first and foremost, has the problem. Additionally, I believe every Floridian in surrounding counties also has the problem.
3. Multiple Deaths in Fiery Crash on Williston Road in Gainesville, The Gainesville Sun
- https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0831%21August%2B31&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/175B4C12F70AB2C0
- On Saturday morning, four people died in a car crash. Initially, a different number was reported, but the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the number to be four. The crash was a head-on collision on Williston Road, near U.S. 441. It was a very significant collision, and the victims may have died either from the impact or the fire. One car caught on fire and the fire spread to the other vehicle. The road was closed for a few hours, and one victim was transported to Shands Hospital in critical condition.
- The problem in this story is a dangerous one. People's lives were in danger from the crash, along with the people trying to solve the problem.
- The problem is for the people involved - the victims, fire department, ambulances, and highway patrol. Additionally, the problem is for others who may be affected by the traffic that the crash caused.
4. UF Cancels Classes, Closes Campus Tuesday in Advance of Hurricane Dorian, The Gainesville Sun
- https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0830%21August%2B30&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/175AA56C738C9438
- The entire University of Florida campus will be closed on Tuesday in preparation for the hurricane. At the time of the article, no decision about Wednesday was made yet. Depending on the hurricane's projected impact, campus shelters may be opened and utilized for students, faculty, and staff.
- The problem is a natural one along with an educational/professional one. The hurricane is the natural problem and we can't do much about that. The educational/professional problem is the issue about campus being closed. Students may prefer libraries to study, and this cannot take place due to campus resources being closed.
- Everyone who associates with the school has this problem. Students, faculty and staff, along with relatives. Driving out of town to be with family is another reason why relatives may be affected.
5. Humane Society Seeks Foster Families in advance of Dorian, The Gainesville Sun
- https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0829%21August%2B29&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/175AA56BE12B7868
- The Humane Society in North Central Florida has the goal to place all of their animals in foster care before the hurricane in order to make room for animals that are displaced as a result of the storm. They need to make space because animals from eight surrounding counties will be delivered to the facility in the next few days. If the facility does not have enough space, the animals have to be euthanized in their county's shelter. Transported animals may be sent to other shelters in other states. All of the animals are adoptable, and there is a form for fostering an animal. All expenses in the two week period will be covered by the Humane Society.
- The problem is that the facility does not have enough room to house all of the animals. They are asking for support by having people foster some of the animals. If not enough space is made, the facility will have to euthanize some of the animals.
- I think everyone in the area has the problem. People who work at the Humane Society have the problem first-hand, but others also have the problem by needing to foster animals.
Hi Dylan,
ReplyDeleteWe in Florida were very lucky with Dorian staying just off of our coast. We had some minor impacts, but the Bahamas were not so lucky and showed us how fortunate we actually were. For whatever reason, Floridians are very poor at planning ahead and as soon as a storm is projected to head our way, mass chaos ensues. I hate lines, so I try my best to plan ahead and gradually get most of the supplies I need at the beginning of the season so that when a storm is heading our way I do not have to partake in the chaos. However, at Pryor stated in class, this presents many opportunities for the creative entrepreneur.
Dylan,
ReplyDeleteYour articles were very interesting. I was able to get a good explanation of what each article was about because your discussion was very thorough. You did a very good job of breaking each article down. The articles did present a lot of opportunities with all the things that are currently impacting our community. These articles are very relevant in the sense that it is good to stay form in what is happening in our local communities and around the globe.
Hi Dylan,
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting that you included the article about the missing girl. I agree it is definitely an issue her family is facing, but I could not agree more that it is a community issue. Those who surround the neighborhood where she went missing need to be alert to anything suspicious to help both bring her home, and protect their neighborhoods from another situation like this. Amber Alerts are definitely a good system to help inform the neighborhood and locate missing children, but there definitely could be a system that immediately sends out the photo of the child too. Overall great post!
Hey Dylan,
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I think you did a good job summarizing the point of each article. It felt like I wouldn’t even need to click the link to dive deeper into the headline. I was expecting someone to put the hurricane Dorian news, just because I’m fairly sure all UF students got at least an email informing them about class cancellation. I even drove down south to Broward to help my parents prepare for the storm, and UF canceled classes for people who left town and needed time to come back.
Hi Dylan,
ReplyDeleteThe story about the 14 year old girl is such a terrible thing. I feel like today we see so many cases of girls, children, people in general going missing everyday. Each new story about cases like these makes the society we live in feel less safe day by day. Hopefully there is an upside and they can find her alive and well.