5A- Identifying Local Opportunities

1.
Car hacking remains a genuine threat as autos become ever more loaded with tech. 
In this news article, it shares about a major issue that is beginning to increase as we move forward with advancing technology. Cars are facing safety threats from hackers who are interfering with the control of technologically advanced cars. It is already hazardous enough to be driving on the streets, but having hackers interfering is a whole other issue. Vehicle hacking has resulted in serious injuries and even death. This problem is affecting individuals and their families all around and also the vehicle companies.Thankfully, action is being taken to prevent these safety issues such as conducting further research and offering software updates.This is a current issue, which still needs a solution so it is a great area for innovators to look into a find a solution.

http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/1698C9ACC1727008?p=WORLDNEWS

2.
2 counties turn cold shoulder - to homeless
This article addresses how there are counties that do not have an emergency shelter for the homeless. Many of these people are unable to retrieve food stamps due to the electronic devices they have or there mental state. Many do not want to beg on the street despite their state of need. The issue of a lack of emergency shelters, especially in poor counties, has become more obvious now because of the cold weather. Some churches and personal homes have opened up to help these people who are in need of shelter. It is imperative to bring more awareness to this issue and find out a way to combat this problem. The issue is affecting poor individuals and veterans in our communities. 

http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/1698C9E2CE7F4208?p=WORLDNEWS

3.
Tobacco at 21 would prevent lifetimes of addiction, death
This article focuses on sharing a history on smoking and the affects it has on users. Through the article, it is explained how important it is to higher the smoking age and how it has already begun to be implemented. It has been shown that 95% of addiction to smoking begins before the age of 21. Smoking is a major threat to individuals health and has shown to cause heart disease, stroke and lung issues. The problem lies within the age group of 18-21. The younger an individual smokes, the greater chance they have to become addict to the harmful product. I think it is imperative to higher the age required for people to purchase tobacco products and to find alternative methods to the product. 

http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169A1BA8F3D39BD0?p=WORLDNEWS

4.
Trump's order not enough to prevent veteran suicide
This article shared about Trump's attempt to address and solve the issues regarding to veterans mental health when re-entering into civilian life. Trumps's efforts have not solved the problem and do not suffice the problem. His order does not consider medical cannabis as a form of healing and relief for traumatized veterans. Veterans post-war are facing many mental issue and it has been shown that in 2014, 20 veterans committed suicide each day. Poor care and mental health in veterans is a major issue and we must find a solution for this problem. There are many ways to aid these veterans, but we have not yet discovered a way to address veterans being prescribed medications that could further threaten them, veterans who have been forced out of the VA's medical-treatment network, And veterans' families, whose lives have been shattered.

http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/1698C9E51D46B0A0?p=WORLDNEWS

5.
Worldwide young people's are being impacted by disasters
In this article a major issue regarding the future and present sate of our youth is discussed. It is imperative to address the needs of our youth. Climate change and natural disasters are a great threat to our youth and their potential. It has been found that during natural disasters many suffered from loosing their homes and an interference with their education. In desperate times we must find a way to satisfy the needs of our youth and need to prioritize their well being. People under the age thirty make up about fifty percent of our population and many of these people hold the creativity and innovation needed to solve not only our local, but also our global situations. We must determine a way to aid youth in times of disaster and a way to spread support for their voices.       

http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169ACF095A65E770?p=WORLDNEWS