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Here are five that I have found
One pedestrian dead, one injured after two accidents in Gainesville Monday
https://www.wcjb.com/content/news/One-pedestrian-dead-one-injured-after-two-accidents-in-Gainesville-Monday-567409791.html
Several people were hurt this weekend in Gainesville traffic. This included a woman walking in the crosswalk and a man in the bike lane. This is a problem for the people of Gainesville who use other forms of transportation. This problem is a result of the lack of effective street crossing, and inadequate bike paths/lanes.
Restaurant news: Satchel’s donates, Lit at Midtown opens
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20200129/restaurant-news-satchelrsquos-donates-lit-at-midtown-opens
While this may seem like a positive article, the paper discusses restaurants that have closed. Business owners often have trouble starting up and reaching new customers. There needs to be a way to advertise more effectively and gather new business toward hesitant residents of the city.
High-priority violations: Alachua
County restaurant inspections (Jan. 20-25)
gainesville.com/photogallery/LK/20200129/PHOTOGALLERY/129009984/PH/1
This article discusses restaurant infractions in the local area. From reading the article, it seems like well established venues, such as the University Hilton, have issues with health violations. If there was a way for them to hire consultants on a regular basis, their food safety could be evaluated before inspectors even arrive.
Gainesville man steals guns from neighbor’s shed, deputies say
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20200127/gainesville-man-steals-guns-from-neighbors-shed-deputies-say
According to this article, there was a break in involving stolen firearms. This is a very dangerous situation, as criminals now have access to dangerous weapons which can harm others in the community. The article claims that only after an investigation of finger prints, were the firearms located. However at this point, the burglar already is armed and commit further crimes in the long amount of time it takes the police to investigate. If there was a way to place a tracking device on firearms, we could know exactly where the weapons are located, and apprehend the suspect/prevent harm.
GPD: McDonald’s near UF robbed in wee hours
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20200108/gpd-mcdonaldrsquos-near-uf-robbed-in-wee-hours
This article explains a robbery that occurred near UF at the McDonald's on W. University. The robbers were carrying rifles. That McDonald's often has issues late at night. They need to be able to control access to the building overnight. If there was a way to have a camera or doorbell, to only let actual patrons inside, they could prevent unwanted vagrants and criminals from harassing the workers and customers.
Hey Louis,
ReplyDeleteYou picked some great news stories, but the one that interested me was the first one about the accidents in Gainesville. I find that most drivers in Gainesville are inconsiderate and sporadic. Most people in Gainesville are college students or elderly people. This mix does not blend well in results in more accidents and bad driving experiences. I hope we can fix this problem one day.
That is incredibly sad to hear about the pedestrian that died recently here in Gainesville. This is a serious problem everywhere. There are a number of pedestrians that die every year due to traffic. I just wish something could be done about this issue. I know that this makes me a little bit nervous, seeing as in Gainesville I am frequently a pedestrian. All anyone can do is try their best to be careful.
ReplyDeleteHey Louis,
ReplyDeleteBased on the article titles and subjects alone, it sure does appear that Gainesville can be a shady/scary place. Robberies, stealing, health inspection violations, and a motor vehicle traffic related death. Most of the articles you've chosen sure do seem to get a little heavy quick. But, at least a new restaurant is opening at mid town.