Identifying Local Opportunities

1. Weather alert: 40s in South Florida, with a warming trend this week      http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A938407819E0A0?p=AWNB

Compared to other parts across the region as well as other northern parts of Florida, Miami isn't feeling the real cold front nor snow blizzards. However for sunny Miami, they're currently feeling the 40's . Luckily for them, this isn't permanent. Forecast shows that the temperature will start to rise later on this week. For todays marathon runners, this weather is perfect but not so much for those that want to head out to the beach and sun bathe. The problem presented in this story, is the cold front Miami people are currently facing. Miami isn't normally cold, thus most people aren't properly prepared clothes wise. Those who travel from other cold countries are now unable to enjoy the sun. There is also an issue concerning travelers who are trying to leave Miami or those trying to get back home from places like New York who are now stuck in airports due to snow blizzards canceling flights.

2.   Florida gunman distracted by no-firing gun scared off by armed victim who took own shot
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On a Saturday night, a man was approached by a gunman outside his home in Manatee county where he was then forced to be lead inside quietly. Due to the intruders gun malfunction, the victim was able to act fast and grabbed his own weapon . Although his shot missed, he was able to scare off the gun-man. This situation causes an issue for other neighbors because the gunman can come back and attack via outside and make his way inside. This happening can also scare off those that were panning on living in manatee county. This causes a problem for realtors, the victim himself and those that live around him. 

3.  15-year-old girl accused of bomb threats at Keys schools 

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A 15 year old girl who attends Marathon High, has been charged with false bomb threats, tampering with evidence, and giving false information to the police. It is also believed that she is not working alone. She's sent a photo of the school who was threatened to those she's working with. Investigators have yet to find out whose working with her. This is a serious issue that concerns the students, parents of those students, and the faculty of that school. The problem is that this girl and her accomplices have been disrupting the learning experience for others , caused investigators to use tax money to use their resources to find the person making this threats and causing fear to many.

4. High wind knock out power for thousands in Miami-Dade, Broward.

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On January 23, a total of 5,000 people who live in Miami Dade/ Broward have faced a power-loss. This affects everyone in this area because they are now unable to take hot showers , cook, and power their houses. Big corporations and business that need power to refrigerate their foods are now faced with losing money due to perishables . 

5. Homestead man arrested in MLK Day shooting of 14 year-old boy

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Police arrested Adrian Harris after matching his car with the one seen leaving the shooting scene on MLK Day. The victim, 14  year-old Martwan Santiago was hospitalized after being shot. This shooting caused many to be unsettled due to it being the weekend of MLK Day. Being that a teen was shot for no apparent problem is the biggest problem in this article and the fact that it took the police a while to match the car.