Identifying Local Opportunities

Bicyclist Killed in Crash on Copans Road

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Christopher Batista was hit by a Lincoln Continental on Wednesday, January 20th and died. Batista was laying in the middle of the road and when the person driving the Lincoln saw him he tried to swerve out of the way but didn’t have enough time. Investigators are still unsure of why or how Batista ended up in the middle of the road to begin with.

The problem presented in the story is that unfortunately Christopher Batista was killed but investigators are unsure of why he was laying in the road prior to being hit. 

Therefore, the investigators have a problem to solve and unfortunately Batista’s family has the problem of dealing with Christopher’s death.

House, Senate Differ on Uber Rules

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Florida’s Senate is having a difficult time agreeing on rules for Uber. Some people want to make it mandatory that Uber increases their levels of insurance while others do not. The Senate wants to make it mandatory that Uber drivers have higher insurance levels so that all passengers are protected when in the car.

The problem is that neither side can come to an agreement where both parties are happy. One side wants more insurance while the other side does not.

The problem is essentially for the Senate and Uber drivers.The Senate has the problem of fighting for increased insurance. If that follows through, Uber drivers have the responsibility of getting the increased insurance so that they are on the same level as taxi drivers. 

Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake on College Campus

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An unidentified man’s body was found floating in a lake on the Broward College Campus early Wednesday morning. A death investigation is underway to determine who the man is and how he ended up there.

The problem presented in the story is that cops do not know who this man is and how he ended up there so they must investigate to figure it out.

The problem is for the cops and the unknown man’s family and friends who have to deal with his death.

Cops: Women Stole Rolexes- Men were drugged, Police Say

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Two women in their 20’s met two men in their 50’s at a bar. The men invited the women back to one of their homes that night. The women made cocktails for the men and drugged them. Once the men fell asleep the women stole their watches from their wrists and safe and then fled. Two other similar incidents occurred prior to this. One woman has dark brown hair and the other has blonde hair with dark roots.

The problem presented in the story is that two innocent men were drugged and had their watches stolen and the women got away with it.

The problem is for the cops and men. The cops need to find the two women and the men need to get their watches back.

Motorist in Critical Condition After Being Shot While on I-95

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A man was driving his motorcycle on I-95 on Thursday, January 23rd. Around 8 p.m the man was shot and had to be taken to the hospital. Both the man who was shot and the shooter are unidentified at this time.

The problem presented in this story is that a man was randomly shot while driving on the highway and the man who shot him is on the loose.

The problem here is for the cops and the man who was shot. The cops need to find the shooter and the man who was shot is still in critical condition in the hospital.