Identifying Local Opportunities

1) Title of article: "Home Sales Surge"
- Article Link:https://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/?tfp_display=gallery&tfp_region=USA&tfp_sort_by=state&tfp_state_letter=F&tfp_id=FL_DBNJ
 - Relators in Florida, specifically Flagler and Volusia county, have sold more homes this past     December and have shattered previous records for the month. This has led to an increase in migration and ultimately an increase in population for both counties.
- As you can see, with more homes being bought, communities in Flagler and Volusia county see an increase in population which results in things such as; increase in traffic, increase in student population which leads to an unmet increase in demand of teachers, increase in demand for homes and future homes, and also potentially an increase in crime.
- I would say that the county officials have a foreseeable problem the more their population increase. With more people in your county, the more development and upkeep is required of you to maintain needs and demands. Also, the county schools have an issue already with the lack of teacher. However, with more people migrating, the student population increase which puts pressure on the already low number of teachers available. The need of teachers also increase. The more teachers and students may lead to the need for a new school which goes hand-in-hand with development and maintenance of the county. Furthermore, traffic will definitely increase as well. So, everybody that commutes to work from Volusia/Flagler will feel the increase in number of cars on the road. 

2) Title of article: "Rifles Stolen From Bass Pro Shops; results in 7 arrested"
- Article Link: https://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/?tfp_display=gallery&tfp_region=USA&tfp_sort_by=state&tfp_state_letter=F&tfp_id=FL_SLNT
- According to the St.Lucie Tribune, 7 individuals crashed into a Bass Pro shop with a U-haul truck, in order to steal firearms, before fleeing the scene onto interstate 95. 7 people were arrested.
- The story depicts burglary in action as well as organized crime in a Port St.Lucie neighborhood. The theft of guns can lead one to assume that an even bigger crime could've have been a motive. It shows that organized crime is still in today's society as well as the good ol' fashioned car chase. Furthermore, it shows that shopping malls are deemed a safe place for family outings when in fact they are not.
- Many people have an issue in this story. For instance, Police have to respond to the crime and risk their lives over people trying to steal firearms from a Bass Pro shop. The workers at Bass Pro had their lives at stake. That store in particular now has the incident attached to their reputation and although it was out of their hands, it still is a deterrent to customers. The mall also has to stress now the safety of customers and other stores because of this scenario. Maybe they increase security camera or the presence of guards and this costs them some extra money. U-haul also has it's image at stake being that it doesn't necessarily want its name in the press when it comes to ramming vehicles into the side of a Bass Pro shop to commit burglary. The county has a problem with its overall safety and economy. The more crime the county goes through, the less people are going to wish to live there in the middle of all it and the more likely they are to find somewhere else to live- perhaps Flagler or Volusia county even. Those in support of the 2nd amendment have problem because not only are guns a heavy topic of debate because of how they're used, but now, arguably you can say, the presence of guns can lead to crime over people attempting to get them.

3) Title of article: "Sentence Him... So My Daughter Gets Justice"
- Article Link:https://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/?tfp_display=gallery&tfp_region=USA&tfp_sort_by=state&tfp_state_letter=F&tfp_id=FL_NP
- A father and mother lost their daughter due to a teenager unlicensed driving. The teen was without a license, speeding 2x the speed limit (86mph), and high when he hit their daughter at 8am as he was skipping school. The matter escalated in the courtroom to which the teen pleaded guilty.
- The problem in the story is that a team of parents lost their daughter due to a teenager's poor decision making behind the wheel. They lose their daughter and he pleads guilty.
- The parents obviously have the biggest problem here as they are no without their daughter. The teenager faces a sentence or punishment of some sort. The teenager's parents must then pay for court over something their son irresponsibly did. The court must they house the situation and listen to the case costing everybody time and money. Cops have paperwork to file. The school of the teen may be scrutinized for having the teen skip school. Whoever’s granted him access to a car is at fault her as well because they should have known he was without a license. Hospital bills become a problem for the victims family as well as funeral costs. The people living in the community have a problem because they no longer know how safe their neighborhood is or how safe their high schooler is.

4) Title of article: "Planning for Drastic Change"
- Article Link:https://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/?tfp_display=gallery&tfp_region=USA&tfp_sort_by=state&tfp_state_letter=F&tfp_id=FL_CCC
- West Cardinal residents are up-in-the-air about wether or not the new interstate will be beneficial or harmful for them
- The new parkway is dividing residents. For instance, some residents are against the idea of a highway being thrown up in their backyard, while others show support for the convenience of the idea. The Florida Highway will also have to consider bother options.
- Residents who choose West Cardinal to retire will have a problem with the interstate being that it ruins the retired lifestyle for them. They do not wish for traffic right outside their house and ultimately are against the idea. Residents who are in favor now have to debate and prove that the interstate is in fact, a good idea in order to get the exit they desire. The Florida Highway will have the problem of choosing who to listen to, or with finding a compromise. Traffic problems will also remain how they are until the matter is sorted out, and traffic problems in the future will increase if the project receives the go-ahead. Police Officers will have the problem of monitoring traffic as well as the problem of maintaining road safety throughout the construction. Also, the people in charge of developing/scouting lanes for highway addition may have to relocate their creative energy to a new direction if this doesn't go through. The state also has to fund the project so its costing them money,

5)Title of Article: " Commander hopes to get public back on base soon"
- Article Link:https://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/?tfp_display=gallery&tfp_region=USA&tfp_sort_by=state&tfp_state_letter=F&tfp_id=FL_PNJ
- Months after a lieutenant opened fire on an Air Force base in Pensacola, Captain Tim Kensella believes it is best if the base returns to original shape and reopens itself to the public. The shooting resulted in 3 deaths and 8 other wounded and since then the base as seen security and FBI activity.
- Obviously, the deaths of our nations' finest is a major problem for all of us. The base as then had to deal with the tragedy as opposed to doing what they would normally, and the spotlight being on them really impacts their day-to-day jobs. Right now, the commander is trying to regain focus and get his base back the way it was as quickly as possible.
- The commander must deal with the media (like the reporter for the article), he must cooperate with the FBI and other agencies that are investigating, and he must lead those on base, so he has a lot of problems. The base as to deal with getting back to the way things were, but also they mourn the loss of their coworkers/brothers. Those in support of the 2nd amendment know that this doesn't look to great for them whenever they present their views or beliefs. We as country lost members of our military on our own turf because of someone on our side. The victims' parents have an issue with the deaths/injury of their sons and/or daughters.