1. Fla. student debt ranks highest in country - Experian study says rate spiked 35% in three- year timespan
- Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AORLB%21Orlando%2BSentinel%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0122%21January%2B22&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/1711BDECA5359E98
- The story in the Orlando Sentinel described how student debts have risen, with Florida being the highest in the country. To combat part of the problem, lawmakers are having schools inform their students of their loan amounts and monthly payments.
- Student debt in Florida has skyrocketed and families are having to borrow even more money than before to pay for college. This is partly due to families moving to Florida and less grants being available.
- Who has the problem: College students in Florida and their families
2. Orlando No. 1 for pedestrian deaths
- Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AORLB%21Orlando%2BSentinel%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0124%21January%2B24&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/171269CE35BFB078
- The story in the Orlando Sentinel described how Orlando has become the hotspot for pedestrian deaths and delves into the history of how the city was built and other factors that have contributed to the level of deaths.
- The main reason for pedestrian deaths is that Orlando was designed for automobiles and cars. The main setup for pedestrian deaths are around roads that are “wide, fast, multilane, barren of safe crossing places and carry heavy traffic.” Those who are most vulnerable are older adults, people of color, and those who live in low-income communities.
- Who has the problem: Pedestrians in Orlando, FL and those who are most at risk: older adults, people of color, and low-income residents.
- Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AORLB%21Orlando%2BSentinel%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0124%21January%2B24&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/171269CD5B539B00
- The story in the Orlando Sentinel described how high schools in Orange County are considering pushing back their start times based off results from another county that tried it and the probable improvement of student academic performance and grades.
- A school district in Seattle pushed back their high school times and found that students were able to get 34 more minutes of sleep on average and their academic performance improved. That same school district have also switched high school and elementary school times - a plan that was well supported by teachers, parents, and staff.
- Who has the problem: High school students directly, but also teachers, parents, staff, and bus drivers are also affected
- Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AORLB%21Orlando%2BSentinel%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0122%21January%2B22&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/1711BDEC21D9FC30
- The story in the Orlando Sentinel described how Florida’s youth have dramatically increased in e-cigarette use - mainly with the JUUL and a call for action to protect the youth from suffering from nicotine addiction.
- Youth nicotine substance use has reached an all-time high in the past 43 years mainly through the use of the JUUL that contains nicotine salts that allow the user to inhale high levels of nicotine with less irritation. To combat this issue, Tobacco Free Florida implemented education problems about the dangers of use as well as local and state communities including e-cigarettes in indoor smoke-free zones, restricting youth’s access in retail, and implementing price policies.
- Who has the problem: High school and college students - mainly those who have tried/use e-cigarettes
- Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AORLB%21Orlando%2BSentinel%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0123%21January%2B23&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/17121490C15FC2C8
- The story in the Orlando Sentinel described the need for funding for arts and culture in Florida and how it can generate profit for the state.
- Representative Anna V. Eskamani is pushing for art and culture funding because it instills values, translates experiences across space and time, bridge gaps across class and culture, teach public speaking skills, and create an avenue of expression for those of any ability. Florida has recently cut funding by nearly 90% last session, but funding the arts could actually make an economic profit.
- Who has the problem: museums, theaters, science centers, artists, etc.
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