5A – Identifying Local Opportunities

1) Silver Knights are extraordinary. The ceremony honoring them was anything but ordinary.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article243058181.html

In summary, the article is praising Silver Night nominees, a volunteer activity competition. The article is shining light to the honorary nominees of this award.

The problem is that the current Covid-19 virus is disrupting the nomination and the traditional ceremony.

The people hosting the ceremony, the nominees, and the proud parents attending said ceremony, have the problem.

2) Memorial held for boy with autism found dead in SW Miami-Dade lake

https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/memorial-held-for-boy-with-autism-found-dead-in-sw-miami-dade-lake/

The article talks about a devastating story of a child with autism losing his life to his mothers own hands.

The issue is that a boy with autism passed away.

The people that care about the boy and his community as a whole.

3) Heading to a Miami-Dade Beach Monday? Here Are the Reopening Rules

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/heading-to-a-miami-dade-beach-monday-here-are-the-reopening-rules/2239962/

The article talks about the opening of Miami-Dade Beach on Monday, June 1st and the new rules that will be enforced including the group capacity of 10.

The issue is the virus, Covid-19 going around and the risk of getting infected attending the beach.

The people that want to enjoy a sunny day at the beach and are at risk of getting infected are suffering from this issue. Also, the government enforcing the rules.

4) Miami schools hope for a fall reopen. What changes would make you feel safe to return?

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article242914176.html

The article talk about Miami schools reopening and the danger and risk that will come with it. It poses the question if schools will ever be safe again and the shifts towards a less risky environment due to Covid-19 from the school boards.

The issue is the viral infection going around named Covid-19 and the risk it could pose to students in Miami school environments.

The students, faculty, and everyone that is in contact with them, potentially have this problem.

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