Identifying Local Opportunities
- South Florida students told to stay home after possible exposure to coronavirus
Thirty high schoolers in Palm Beach County were told to stay home because there is a possibility that they were exposed to the coronavirus during a Model United Nations event at Yale University. A Chinese student attending the event had a cough and fever. The student tested positive for influenza. Also, universities across Florida are bringing students back who had been studying abroad in China.
The problem: The coronavirus is putting many Floridian students are risk of getting ill due to contact with individuals who have been in China. It’s also causing an issue for students at Florida universities who are studying abroad in China.
Who has the problem: People who are affected by this issue are students who are in contact with people for China; which is where the virus was initially found. More specifically, students who attended the Model UN conference and who are studying abroad in China.
- South Florida authorities ready for massive increase of tourists visiting Miami for Super Bowl LIV
Miami-Dade County has prepared for two years on a Super Bowl plan. A majority of the Miami-Dade police department is working next week on maintaining peace. About 90,000 passengers are leaving the airport; therefore, the Miami International Airport will have a large police presence.
The problem: The influx of visitors coming to South Florida for the Super Bowl is going to cause delays in traffic, airports, etc.
Who has the problem: The Miami-Dade police department and citizens of Miami-Dade residents are going to have a problem controlling the increase of people that week.
- 12-inch water main break reported in Fort Lauderdale
About two weeks ago, Fort Lauderdale experienced a water break. Allegedly, a contractor doing in the area struck the water main. Also, the intersection where it occurred was shut down so the break could be isolated and stopped.
The problem: A water main broke in around Victoria Park in Fort Lauderdale.
Who has the problem: The main people who have a problem are the citizens and city officials. Because of the water break, citizens were put on a boil water alert. Now, city officials need to find a way to fix this problem as soon as possible so that the area can return their typical day-to-day.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport temporarily closes due to flooding
During the holiday season, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport temporarily closed. This occurred due to severe rain and flash flooding. There were at least 113 flight delays and several cancellations.
The problem: The only major airport in Fort Lauderdale closed during a highly busy week in December.
Who has the problem: Travelers and the airport had a problem in this situation. Travelers were canceling their flights and this could have affected their time dedicated to seeing family and friends during the holiday season. Due to the delays, the airport definitely lost money from all the cancellations.
- Roaches raise concern at Papa John’s Pizza restaurant in Pembroke Pines
Early this month, a Papa John’s in Pembroke Pines was found with a roach infestation. A state inspector found roaches in the ovens where pizzas were being cooked. Obviously, the inspector ordered the establishment to be shut down. That Papa John’s was re-inspected and is allowed to reopen following an ordered clean up and re-inspection.
The problem: A popular pizza chain, Papa John’s, was found infested with roaches. Roaches were found everywhere and have probably contaminated the food there.
Who has the problem: The restaurant and its customers have a problem. The restaurant’s issue is that they served food in a horrible condition like that. The customers have a problem because they should be concerned with the food they ate there.
Hi, Isabella! This is another excellent blog post! I enjoyed reading the articles you chose and thought you did an excellent job sharing opportunities in your local area. In regards to your first article, I saw this particular story on the news and agree that this is a significant issue not just for the students who contracted the Coronavirus but also those who studied abroad. I wrote about a similar article in my blog post, but since I published my post last night the coronavirus was declared a global health emergency. Overall, great job!
ReplyDeleteHey Isabella,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog post on local opportunities. I found it very concerning to read about a coronavirus scare here in the state of Florida. It really makes you feel more vulnerable when a pandemic type disease makes its way to your home. I read about this coronavirus scare in a CNN article which makes the situation even crazier. Also I think you did a great job finding articles that represented local opportunity, especially the one about the super bowl coming to Miami because that obviously entails a large influx of tourism and opportunity. Great post!