Identifying Local Opportunities

1.) "Miami Beach flooding spiked over last decade, UM study finds"
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article70145652.html
A new study by University of Miami found that Miami beaches have been flooding more frequently
Problem: flooding
Who: Miami locals and tourists

2.) "Florida ATV riders get some bad news on safety issues"
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/article168333902.html
Florida has a high number of ATV deaths/year
Problem: unsafe ATV driving
who:ATV drivers

3.) "Fatal shooting in Little Haiti continues recent spate of gun violence in Miami-Dade"
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article191941269.html
Miami-Dade has a recent gun violence issue
Problem: illegal shootings
who: everyone in Miami

4.) "Following veteran’s overdose death, report finds problems at Miami VA drug rehab program"
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article1962207.html
Miami's VA's are not up to par
Problem: unprofessionalism and lack of support for our veterans
who: US military veterans

5.) "FPL nuclear plant canals leaking into Biscayne Bay, study confirms"
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article64667452.html
Miami's nuclear plant is releasing harmful chemicals into a nearby bay
Problem: harmful chemicals are leaking out
who: anyone who lives or spends time in the proximity of the powerplant.

Comments

  1. Julia ClowJanuary 28, 2018 at 3:25 PM

    I have never ridden an ATV, but I'm curious to know why there are so many accidents. Is it the people driving them or is it an issue with the mechanics? Also, why was there gun violence in Little Haiti recently, what did that stem from and how long has it been a serious issue? It worries me that no one is doing anything about the nuclear plant that is leaking into the water. That could spread, contaminate other water sources, and then we'd be in a serious pickle.

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