Melissa Luna
Melissa Marino is a reporter for WFLA in Tampa Bay. She joined the station in 2016 after working as an anchor and producer at FOX43 in York, Pennsylvania.
58%
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
60%
Examples:
- She also tends to use emotional language and personal opinions when reporting on sensitive topics such as deaths, injuries, crimes, tragedies etc. This can influence the reader's perception and feelings towards the news story in a negative way.
- The author seems to have a bias towards sensationalizing and exaggerating the news. She often uses words like 'first', 'deadliest', 'horrific' etc. that create an impression of extreme or uncommon events without providing any context or evidence.
Conflicts of Interest
40%
Examples:
- She also does not provide enough background information or context for the news stories she covers. This can make it difficult for the reader to understand the full implications and consequences of what is happening.
- The author does not disclose any obvious conflicts of interest in her reporting. However, she may have some hidden interests that could affect her coverage of certain topics. For example, she may be biased towards or against certain political parties, groups, individuals etc., which could influence how she reports on their actions or statements.
Contradictions
80%
Examples:
- She also contradicts official sources by making unsubstantiated claims without providing any evidence or references. For example, she said that 'the NMDOH says avoid sick or dead rodents and rabbits' but did not provide any scientific evidence or studies to support this statement.
- The author often contradicts herself or others by reporting conflicting information without clarifying or correcting it. For example, she reported that 'a man died after being hospitalized for the plague' but also said that this was the first human case of plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.' This implies that there were no other cases or deaths between those years, which is unlikely given what we know about the disease.
Deceptions
70%
Examples:
- She also relies on unreliable sources and outdated data to support her claims without verifying them properly.
- The author uses deceptive practices such as omitting important details, using vague or misleading language, withholding information that could change the meaning or interpretation of a story etc. to manipulate the reader's perception and emotions.
Recent Articles
Two Deadly Wildfires Ravage Ruidoso, New Mexico: 1,400 Structures Destroyed, Thousands Evacuated
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Two deadly wildfires, the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, ravaged through Ruidoso, New Mexico, leaving at least two people dead and approximately 1,400 structures destroyed by Wednesday. The fires grew rapidly to 23,406 acres combined and remained uncontained with zero percent containment. Thousands evacuated their homes in the Village of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs due to the advancing fires. One fatality was identified as Pat Pearson, a local resident, while another person was found dead in a burned vehicle. The causes of both fires are under investigation by the New Mexico Forestry Division. 
New Mexico Man Dies from Rare Bubonic Plague: First Death in Two Years
Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024A New Mexico man has died after contracting the bubonic plague, a rare disease that can be fatal. This is the first human case of plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.