5A – Identifying Local Opportunities

Osceola may face 20 percent increase to Lynx, officials say

http://www.aroundosceola.com/news/osceola-may-face-percent-increase-to-lynx-officials-say/article_74b0038c-5c9f-11e9-9009-2b56e7254307.html

This article talks about a propose increase in county-based funding. Currently Lynx is the only bus transportation in Osceola and other near by counties. The company is currently having financial difficulties because of the subsidized services it provides to the community and competitors like uber and lyft. Their board of directors are asking for a 20 percent payment increase from the counties it serves, to avoid service cuts. They have also proposed a bus fare increment of 25 cents.

The problem is that services currently available will no longer be offered.

The people that take advantage of this subsidized programs, usually low in come or disable.



Package Thefts Arrest

https://scinthenews.com/package-thefts-arrest/

This article talks about a recent arrest made in Orlando. Mr. Elin Fernando Salas was caught on camera stealing packages from Saint Cloud community. His arrest was possible because of doorbell cameras.

The problem is the rise of this type of criminal activity.

All the citizens of Saint Cloud and nearby towns.



LYNX Will Make August Service Changes

https://scinthenews.com/lynx-will-make-august-service-changes/

This article is more like a community announcement. Due to the financial problems Lynx is facing they have either eliminated, or done route, bus stops and schedule adjustments.

The problem is that services are no longer available.

People who rely on bus transportation.



Here's what it's actually like to get your medical marijuana card in Florida

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/heres-what-its-actually-like-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-florida/Content?oid=25146720

This article is about an interview of the process and how someone got her medical marijuana. After a referral from her primary care provider and a fairly shot consultation from the marijuana-recommending doctor she was able to apply and get her marijuana card. It also provides some information about the dispensary she buys from and their lack of knowledge.

The problem is that some providers are just exploding this new law to make money and are not providing a good service.

This affects people who suffer from chronic medical conditions and are being misled.



The clock is running out on human civilization; it's time to take the climate crisis seriously

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/the-clock-is-running-out-on-human-civilization-its-time-to-take-climate-change-seriously/Content?oid=25457921

This article takes an approach into a big problem we are currently facing in our country and the world. Its talks how our current government it is taking a stance of non-believers of climate change. How the white house is trying to block vital information on where we stand. Its also gives some details of what the possible future consequences like the coastal cities flooding, probable unhabitable places due to extreme heat and the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

The problem presented is climate change

The problem affects everyone in the world.