Identifying Local Opportunities

1.
Title: In the hunt for undocumented immigrants, Border Patrol agents hassle citizens, too
Summary: The author tells his story of when he was stopped and searched at a bus station for no reason.
He feels his rights were violated and he was singled out for no reason
Problem: American citizens being harassed by Border Patrol agents
Who’s Problem: Citizens
2.
Title: Florida OKs $4.5 million payout for brutal prison shower death of Darren Rainey
Summary: Darren Rainey, the 50-year-old schizophrenic man killed in the shower,
had a civil rights lawsuit filed by his family against Florida's Department of Correction that settled
for $4.5 million. The case took 6 years to open after Rainey died. Correction officers also tortured
Rainey in a steaming hot shower that was used to punish inmates with disabilities who misbehaved.
Problem: Abuse and death by inmates in Florida prisons
Who’s Problem: Inmates with Disabilities; Inmates
3.
Title: Closing more than 182 Toys 'R' Us stores shouldn't change Miami, Broward shopping - yet
Summary: Toys 'R' Us is shutting down 182 stores in Florida. The CEO wrote a message
on the company's website notifying everyone most stores will close in April. From the 182 locations, a
few may remain operational and the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' US are going to be co-branded.
Problem: Toys 'R' Us stores closing down
Who’s Problem: Parents with children that rely on Toys 'R' Us for toys.
4.
Title: Neighbors in religion - Readers advise how they cope with life's unpleasant 'stuff'
Summary: The people interviewed in the article were asked how they cope with life's unpleasant "stuff".
Some people responded saying that they turn to the bible and their religion to help them cope
with life's horrific events on a daily basis. Other people said they were sick of all the negative
news stories going around. One woman mentioned that good news is not in short supply.
Problem: Unpleasant "stuff" in life
Who’s Problem: General Population; everyone
5.
Title: The new Brightline train has hit 3 people so far. New signs are going up on the tracks
Summary: 3 people were hit by a Brightline train. Brightline put up signs to warn people to avoid
the tracks. Brightline states its commitment to safety in its new locations. They want to expand their
services to Orlando and Downtown Miami.
Problem: Train accidents;
Who’s Problem: Brightline train company

Comments

  1. Andrew Maines BlogJanuary 28, 2018 at 12:20 PM

    Eli, I thought you found some great articles that included both organizations as well as local people who were effected by some kind of opportunity. The article I found to be most fascinating was the one about Darren Rainey. I have lived in Florida my entire life and somehow never heard about that. It is absolutely insane to know the FDOC did something like that to an inmate, especially a man with mental disabilities. Great job!

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