All stories are from the Orlando Sentinel,
1,) Garbage, yard waste woes still evident, street by street - County says it's improving service, though
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8936B034785F8?p=AWNB
Orange County's new automated garbage service is having problems operating after its implementation.
The problem is that the county is having trouble transitioning into a new garbage pick up system. They're having trouble scheduling pick up times, getting to all the neighborhoods, and operating the the new vehicles.
People who are running new services or are expanding on them have this problem.
2.) Crocodile took swim in pool in the Keys
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8936B527B7200?p=AWNB
A crocodile found its way into someones private pool.
The problem here is that homeowners are having trouble keeping animals away from their homes.
The people who have this problem are people who live near places with a lot of wildlife.
3.) County targets merchants' unsightly signs
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8936959194EE8?p=AWNB
Lake County is trying to find a way to get rid of all of the "snipe signs" on their roadways
The problem presented here is that snipe signs are creating annoyances for everyone. The officials in charge of getting rid of the signs, the people who put the signs up, and homeowners having to report the signs are all being disrupted by the signs.
Homeowners, small businesses, and county officials have the problem of dealing with how to handle snipe signs.
4.) Pit bull attack call: 'I can't calm down' - Police release audio of emergency dispatch calls
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8936B433C2000?p=AWNB
Officers had to put down a family's pit bulls after it attacked and injured the family and police officers.
The problem in the story was that the family and the police officers couldn't find a way to tame the pit bulls and it lead to people getting hurt.
People who have pit bulls or other pets that can be aggressive have this problem.
5.) Downtown shops put new spin on vinyl
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8E7D663C91260?p=AWNB
Two new vinyl shops are opening in Downtown Orlando.
The problem presented in the story is that two shops are opening near each other that provide identical services.
New business owners have this problem of opening and competing with rival businesses.
You pointed out some valid community issues. I think the biggest ones being 1 and 5 are problems that happen more than they should. Communities are too against change sometimes even though change is inevitable. Such direct competition for goods and services usually causes businesses to adopt unsafe practices in trying to win over customers and security that could ultimately put the business to ruin anyway.
ReplyDeleteGo take a look at my Local Opportunities list @ http://anicentrepreneur.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities.html
DeleteHey Jason, these are interesting local issues. It always makes me upset when I hear about pit bulls hurting others because, as one who has had many experiences with pit bulls, I know how nice and good of dogs they can be if they have a good owner. I also thought your article about a crocodile getting into someone's pool was hilarious. Check out my blog here http://ufshanebrown.blogspot.com/2016/01/shane-brown-identifying-local.html
ReplyDeleteI must say that your second article was my favorite! My biggest fear when I get into a pool is running into an alligator or crocodile! I enjoyed reading your post as well as your articles. Great blog post, Jason.
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