Tyler Watkins

Tyler Watkins is a reporter for NBC-2 in Fort Myers, Florida. He covers breaking news and crime stories in Lee County and surrounding areas. He has been with the station since 2019 and has won several awards for his journalism. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in communications.

Biography:  https://www.nbc-2.com/amp/article/investigation-underway-after-two-found-dead-in-charlotte-county-home/46523910

60%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The article seems to be biased towards sensationalizing the shooting and not providing enough information about the investigation or the suspects.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • [FHP announced the northbound lanes of I-75 have reopened as of 7:40 p.m.]
  • [Three people survived the crash]
  • ]Two people are dead, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • According to Naples Air Traffic Controllers, the plane was traveling down from Ohio and left Columbus at 1:02 p.m., with tracking stopping right before it crashed.
  • The plane was supposed to land in Naples and head back to Fort Lauderdale at 3:30 p.m., but according to the article, it crashed on I-75.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any details about how or why the plane crashed, who was piloting it, where it came from, or what caused the accident.

Recent Articles

Two Killed, Three Injured in Plane Crash on Interstate 75 Near Naples, Florida

Two Killed, Three Injured in Plane Crash on Interstate 75 Near Naples, Florida

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 A Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples, Florida killing two people and injuring three others. The pilot requested an emergency landing after losing both engines but hit two vehicles as it crashed onto the highway.