Title
Garage Glitch may be Costing City Dearly
Garage Glitch may be Costing City Dearly
Link
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169976F5697D8560?p=WORLDNEWS
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169976F5697D8560?p=WORLDNEWS
Description
Ken McGurn, a developer in Gainesville, owns parking garages near downtown. Over the past years, nighttime revenue has decreased dramatically from $257,000 to $58,000 in 2007 and 2017, respectively. Although competition exists, such as free nearby parking, McGurn has little confidence in the cash exchange systems. McGurn believes parking attendants have been stealing and that the automated ticketing systems are faulty.
Ken McGurn, a developer in Gainesville, owns parking garages near downtown. Over the past years, nighttime revenue has decreased dramatically from $257,000 to $58,000 in 2007 and 2017, respectively. Although competition exists, such as free nearby parking, McGurn has little confidence in the cash exchange systems. McGurn believes parking attendants have been stealing and that the automated ticketing systems are faulty.
Problem
The problem in this article is the fact that McGurn's yearly nighttime revenue is decreasing dramatically. McGurn believes employees are stealing because the other garage he owns, located near Second Avenue, has had a steady increase in revenue.
The problem in this article is the fact that McGurn's yearly nighttime revenue is decreasing dramatically. McGurn believes employees are stealing because the other garage he owns, located near Second Avenue, has had a steady increase in revenue.
Whose Problem?
McGurn and the city of Gainesville hold this problem. For starters, McGurn's revenue is decreasing. Furthermore, the city is responsible for purchasing a new automated ticketing system which may cost upwards of $200,000.
McGurn and the city of Gainesville hold this problem. For starters, McGurn's revenue is decreasing. Furthermore, the city is responsible for purchasing a new automated ticketing system which may cost upwards of $200,000.
Article #2
Title
FBI sting nabs Hallandale mayor on campaign finance, money laundering charges
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FBI sting nabs Hallandale mayor on campaign finance, money laundering charges
Link
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169A8F5857A953C8?p=WORLDNEWS
Description
Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper was arrested Thursday because she solicited campaign distributions. This occurred because of an FBI sting operation that took place in the May of 2012. The article states that Cooper "solicited campaign contributions for herself and others in amounts exceeding the legal limits." The current active mayor is Cooper's political rival, Keith London.
Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper was arrested Thursday because she solicited campaign distributions. This occurred because of an FBI sting operation that took place in the May of 2012. The article states that Cooper "solicited campaign contributions for herself and others in amounts exceeding the legal limits." The current active mayor is Cooper's political rival, Keith London.
Problem
Cooper solicited campaign contributions and falsely reported said contributions on claim reports. There seems to be questioning in regards to Cooper being charged by state officials rather than federal.
Cooper solicited campaign contributions and falsely reported said contributions on claim reports. There seems to be questioning in regards to Cooper being charged by state officials rather than federal.
Whose Problem?
This is Cooper's problem as she deliberately solicited funds.
This is Cooper's problem as she deliberately solicited funds.
Article #3
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Local solar companies brace for tariff
Local solar companies brace for tariff
Link
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169A751FB6883098?p=WORLDNEWS
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169A751FB6883098?p=WORLDNEWS
Description
Gainesville solar company businesses believe Trump's tariff on solar panels will destroy the growing industry. The Trump administration imposed a tariff of 30% on the majority of imported solar panels. The tariff will also raise consumer prices by roughly 5%. The article states that companies that may be greatly affected by the tariff are those that purchase from Chinese distributors.
Gainesville solar company businesses believe Trump's tariff on solar panels will destroy the growing industry. The Trump administration imposed a tariff of 30% on the majority of imported solar panels. The tariff will also raise consumer prices by roughly 5%. The article states that companies that may be greatly affected by the tariff are those that purchase from Chinese distributors.
Problem
The problem is the fact that the solar panel industry is growing but a tariff will limit its rate of growth. Solar panel businesses believe the tariffs will completely destroy the industry.
The problem is the fact that the solar panel industry is growing but a tariff will limit its rate of growth. Solar panel businesses believe the tariffs will completely destroy the industry.
Whose Problem?
This problem affects the solar panel industry. The problem also affects consumers as prices will raise by 4 or 5 percent.
This problem affects the solar panel industry. The problem also affects consumers as prices will raise by 4 or 5 percent.
Article #4
Title
During tax season, you're at greater risk of identity theft
During tax season, you're at greater risk of identity theft
Link
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169A8F5865628E80?p=WORLDNEWS
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169A8F5865628E80?p=WORLDNEWS
Description
Identity theft experts warn to pay close attention to mailboxes to ensure others don't steal tax documents. The source states "walkers" follow mail carriers in order to look through others' mail. Aside from providing a list of tips, the article also suggest that consumers know and trust the person doing their taxes.
Identity theft experts warn to pay close attention to mailboxes to ensure others don't steal tax documents. The source states "walkers" follow mail carriers in order to look through others' mail. Aside from providing a list of tips, the article also suggest that consumers know and trust the person doing their taxes.
Problem
The problem is that during this time every year, identity theft increases. Therefore, the news article is providing suggestions and tips in order to decrease the number of victims.
The problem is that during this time every year, identity theft increases. Therefore, the news article is providing suggestions and tips in order to decrease the number of victims.
Whose Problem?
This problem belongs to the public as anyone can fall victim to identity theft.
This problem belongs to the public as anyone can fall victim to identity theft.
Article #5
Title
6,000 pounds of shrimp seized by the Coast Guard
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6,000 pounds of shrimp seized by the Coast Guard
Link
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16997D896674D170?p=WORLDNEWS
Description
The U.S. Coast Guard seized roughly 6,000 pounds of shrimp from a 68-foot fishing vessel. The vessel's crew was cited for illegally fishing inside a marine sanctuary. Captain Jeffrey Janzsen advises boaters and fishermen to know the rules and regulations of the water in the Florida Keys.
The U.S. Coast Guard seized roughly 6,000 pounds of shrimp from a 68-foot fishing vessel. The vessel's crew was cited for illegally fishing inside a marine sanctuary. Captain Jeffrey Janzsen advises boaters and fishermen to know the rules and regulations of the water in the Florida Keys.
Problem
The problem is that fishermen illegally harvested sea life from a marine sanctuary near Dry Tortugas.
The problem is that fishermen illegally harvested sea life from a marine sanctuary near Dry Tortugas.
Whose Problem?
The problem belongs to the fishermen of the Robert E. fishing vessel due to the fact that they must deal with the citation they received.
The problem belongs to the fishermen of the Robert E. fishing vessel due to the fact that they must deal with the citation they received.
Hey,
ReplyDeleteThe articles you chose were quite interesting. I was not aware of the risk of identity theft during tax season. It never occurred to me that people would use tax documents to steal others identity. This post was really informative, as you chose articles with problems that are not commonly known. I feel like I learned a lot from reading this post and I liked the variety of articles that you chose.