FOX 13
Walter Allen is an anchor for Good Day Tampa Bay from 4 to 7 a.m. during the week.
Biography:
https://www.fox13news.com/person/all
42%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
75%
Examples:
- The article uses sensationalist language such as 'several people killed' and 'large fire engulfing a home in Clearwater' which can create an emotional response in readers without providing all necessary details.
- There are multiple instances where quotes from sources such as Clearwater Fire φ Rescue Chief Scott Ehlers and witnesses are used without providing context or clarification on their reliability.
Conflicts of Interest
5%
Examples:
- The author does not have any personal or professional ties to the individuals or organizations mentioned in the article that could potentially influence their reporting.
- There is no evidence of conflict of interest in the article.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The body mentions multiple fires within the mobile home park but does not provide any details about other structures affected by these fires.
- The title claims 'several' people were killed without providing a clear number of fatalities.
- Three other homes were also damaged but no one inside those was injured.
Deceptions
30%
Examples:
- The body mentions multiple fires within the mobile home park but does not provide any details about other structures affected by these fires.
- The title claims 'several' people were killed without providing a clear number of fatalities.
Recent Articles
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Small Plane Crashes into Mobile Home Park in Clearwater, Florida: Several Fatalities Reported
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024A small plane crashed into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida on Thursday evening. The crash caused several fatalities and damaged four homes. Three other homes were also damaged but no one inside those was injured.