- https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190830/hurricane-dorian-keep-cool-cops-say-amid-gas-shortages
- In this article Caplan explains issues relating to gas shortages because of hurricane Dorian.
- The first problem is that people are buying so much gas preparing for the storm, that stations are running out. This is making it hard for people to find gas when they have to drive to work, school, etc. This is causing stress and anxiety for locals, on top of the stress of the storm approaching.
- The next issue is that because of all this hype, gas stations are becoming major traffic jams. People are trying to get in to get gas, but there are too many people and it is just becoming a mess. This is causing more issues for the gas stations and all those attempting to get gas.
-The Problems: 1. Gas was running out because of everyone stocking up for the hurricane. 2. Gas stations are getting over congested making it hard for people to get gas, because there are too many cars and people.
- The people: Local residents, gas station owners/workers, local officials.
"Opposition grows to Ginnie Springs water bottling" by Cindy Swirko of Gainesville Sun
- https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190824/opposition-grows-to-ginnie-springs-water-bottling
-In this article Swirko explains issues surrounding Ginnie Springs and the water bottling industry.
- The first issue is that the state is allowing bottling companies to take water from the springs without paying the state for it. This water is being removed, but the state is left with the tab of any upkeep of the springs, etc. Therefore the bottling companies are getting a great deal, but not so much for the state.
-Next, the springs are being taken from o much that sustainability is an issue. This is an area people love to visit and the water is being taken so much, that sustaining the springs is becoming an issue.
- Problems: 1. State not getting paid for water being taken by bottling companies. 2. Sustainability because of water being taken.
-People: Citizens of FL, tourists, bottling companies.
"Hackers Target Wakulla Schools, Shutdown District-Wide Emails in Ransomware Attack" by James Call of Tallahassee Democrat.
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2019/09/10/hackers-attack-wakulla-schools-shuts-down-district-wide-emails/2275809001/
- In this article Call explains about the recent hack in Wakulla County School District.
- The first problem is that the Wakulla county school district has been hacked. This is causing major issues, as they are not able to access their email system and are locked out essentially. This has been an issue in other cities, counties and districts and now it has hit Wakulla.
-Next, there is the possibility of having to pay a ransom for access back into the system. Ransomware hackers will often demand ransom for the access key back in, which will cost majorly for the district if it is demanded.
-Problems: 1. The email system has been hacked and the district is locked out. 2. The district might be faced with having to pay big money for access back into their own system.
-People: Wakulla county citizens, Wakulla county district workers, state officials.
"4 Billion Particles of Tiny Plastics Pollute Tampa Bay, Study Finds" by Craig Pittman of Tampa Bay Times
https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2019/09/12/4-billion-particles-of-tiny-plastics-pollute-tampa-bay-study-finds/
-In this article from September 12, Pittman explains about plastic polluting Tampa Bay
-The main issue is that there is plastic polluting Tampa Bay, according to this new study. Plastic molecules are all over and are contaminating the water. It is estimated that over 4 billion particles are polluting Tampa Bay.
-This is an issue for the marine life in Tampa Bay. This is not good for the health of the marine life. This contamination can cause many issues, and be very harmful to the animals and sea creatures in the Bay.
Problems: 1. Major plastic contamination in Tampa Bay. 2. Marine life health is at risk due to pollution.
People: Tampa Bay residents, fisherman, wildlife.
"Coolidge plans on millage rate increase" by Erik Yabor of Thomasville Times-Enterprise
https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/coolidge-plans-on-millage-rate-increase/article_888caf95-e302-58f0-909a-c094511788f7.html
-In this article of September 12, Yabor tells of increased millage rates in Coolidge that has residents unhappy.
-First the millage rates will be higher. This will cost citizens more, and this is not acceptable to them. They will be paying ore, and they do not know what they will get out of it.
- Next, residents are concerned because of spending in the town. Spending is not being done according to how people would like, and people seem to think that money is not being used as effectively as it could.
-Problems: 1. Millage rates will be increasing. 2. Spending problems within the town government.
-People: People of Coolidge, Government officials.
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