1. Rising sea demands that South Florida do more to address the threat
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/fl-op-viewpoint-rising-seas-demand-south-florida-action-20180530-story.html
This story describes the problem of continuous coastal development without thinking about the future implications of climate change and rising sea level. As projects continue to be approved to be constructed on the beach, it is not only damaging to the beach itself, but put the properties and the people living in it in the future in danger.
The problem presented in the story is the possibility of the beach as well as the properties near it to be destroyed in the future due to rising sea level and the continuous projects that are messing with the land.
The people that has this problem are the people that are currently living in coastal areas and the future residents.
2. Hurricane Irma powers sharp increase in lawsuits against insurers
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-bz-hurricane-irma-suits-on-rise-against-insurers-20180502-story.html
This story talks about how the amount of lawsuits against large property insurers has gone up tremendously in the beginning of this year due to hurricane Irma.
The problem about this is as the lawsuits continue to flow in, this will potentially force the insurers to up their prices for the upcoming year to offset the loss.
The people that has this problem are the insurers fighting the lawsuits currently, as well as homeowners who are looking to purchase property insurance in the future.
3. The latest front in Miami's "living wage" battle runs through Starbucks
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C386B122150190?p=WORLDNEWS
This story describe how a bill to expand living wages was veto. A labor union used a Starbucks in Miami as an example and how the workers can't pay the bills with the low wages.
The problem is that the Mayor of Miami vetoed a bill that would expand living wages.
The people impacted by the problem are people that are working and receiving the minimum living wages.
4. From Disney to Big Sugar, Publix isn't the only big-name Florida business backing Adam Putnam.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-reg-disney-putnam-contributions-20180530-story.html
The story talks about how Publix, an iconic Florida market, has supported the campaign of Adam Putnam. This has stirred up many outrages as Putnam has proclaimed himself as an "NRA sellout"
The problem with this is that Publix now face many public relations strains due to the sensitive time following the Stoneman Douglas Shooting, and many are advocating for boycotting Publix.
The people who has this problem is the organization of Publix as well as the people that shops as Publix.
5. Hollywood defends $23 million Margaritaville deal amid outcry
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/hollywood/fl-sb-margaritaville-hollywood-city-says-20180530-story.html
This story discussed the initiative that Hollywood officials approved of establishing Margaritaville to the city. The project costs around $23 million and it is projected to bring back $1.9 million in revenue.
The problem in the story is how shady the process was. According to a commissioner, during the discussion of the deal, there was a lot of fluff and parts of the deal that was not mentioned. As well as the developer making money off the deal when they claimed they didn't. Also, the developer can be reimbursed for the grants when it was the resident's tax money, not money out of the developers pockets.
The people who has this problem are the residents of Hollywood as well as the public officials of Hollywood.
Yung-Teng, the opportunity that caught my eye from your list is the one about Hurricane Irma. Living in South Florida, I understand that there was a lot of damage to properties across the region. There are several ways that a person can take on this opportunity. One could open a business that helps residents find better insurers as insurers begin increasing their prices. Another option would be to open a consulting business for smaller insurance companies dealing with property insurance to help them deal with this influx of claims and manage their losses without losing customers.
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