Identifying Local Opportunities

1. Florida Committee Passes Bill That May Close Abortion Clinics Which Can’t Protect Women’s Health

http://www.lifenews.com/2016/01/20/florida-committee-passes-bill-that-may-close-abortion-clinics-which-cant-protect-womens-health/

Florida legislators are interested in passing a law that could make abortion clinics follow stricter procedures similar to surgical centers. The House Health Innovation Subcommittee approved House Bill 233, which republicans supporting the bill and democrats opposing it. The bill is intended to add extra protection for women seeking help from abortion clinics. 

This affects both women and non-profits providing abortion services because the underlying of the bill will eventually require over half of those clinics to close down. The majority of the clinics don’t actually offer abortion services, but since they have a few that do, they will require all of their clinics to follow the surgical center standards.

2. Bed bugs are a problem in these Florida Cities 

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional/bed-bugs-are-problem-these-florida-cities/np4Rc/

Central and South Florida cities have a major bed bug problem. Bed bugs are difficult to control without professional help, and to avoid them is also as difficult. 

Travelers and residents of those cities are affected by the bug situation, and to get rid of them is not easy. But it can be prevented. Check your beds and luggage constantly. 

3. Climate change could cost jobs in South Florida

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article55631150.html

A white house adviser told South Florida business and political leaders to work together to protect the local economy from flooding and climate change. Flooding and coastal erosion could threaten Miami’s economy.

The residents of Miami are at risk of losing homes and their jobs if climate change destroys South Florida, which is why residents and leaders need to take a step forward to make a change in their communities and lifestyle if they want to preserve the economy of Miami. 

4. PBSO identifies pedestrian killed in wreck with motorcycle

http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/pbso-identifies-pedestrian-killed-in-wreck-with-mo/nqBYR/

On January 19, 2016; a pedestrian was killed during a motorcycle wreck. The motorcyclist lost control and then crash into another motorcycle. 

The issue in this article is the lack of respect to pedestrians, mostly in South Florida. From this, I can speak from experience, drivers are unaware of the laws that pedestrians have, and sometimes do not care that they might crash into a person. Pedestrians have the problem in this situation because they are at risk of getting injured. Which as said previously, from a personal experience, there were times when I had to take the bus to go to my college where I was almost crashed into because of wreck less driving, even when pedestrians follow the signal signs, drivers fail to do so. 

5. Tesla electric cars growing in popularity

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/consumer/fl-tesla-economic-impact-20160122-story.html

Tesla’s electric car is growing in popularity, and more charging stations are being placed in South Florida, which makes it easier for the cars to make longer trips. Tesla is open to building more charging stations if sales increase. 

Gas stations have the problem in this situation, and even with low prices, people are increasingly purchasing electric cars instead in order to be environmentally friendly.