WESH News (Central Florida Local News Source)

WESH News is a local news source providing coverage of events in Central Florida. The articles cover a wide range of topics including local politics, crime, weather updates, sports and entertainment. The reporting appears to be balanced and unbiased with no clear conflicts of interest.

95%

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 news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • WESH News appears to have a balanced approach to reporting, with no clear signs of political or ideological bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest reported in the articles provided.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Tropical Storm Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas as a Category 1 hurricane on July 8, 2024. However, it could become Hurricane Beryl by Sunday and heavy rain, hurricane force winds and dangerous storm surge and waves are expected with Tropical Storm Beryl.

Deceptions

86%

Examples:

  • In one article, it was mentioned that Alec Baldwin looked at the screen somberly as the video played, but later in the video, LeFleur can be seen telling Baldwin not to speak to other potential witnesses; Baldwin repeatedly does so. In another article, it was stated that Boeing's Starliner return to Earth has been delayed, but no reason for the delay was provided.

Recent Articles

  • SpaceX's Double Launch: Successful Return to Flight with 44 Starlink Satellites and Falcon 9 Reusability

    SpaceX's Double Launch: Successful Return to Flight with 44 Starlink Satellites and Falcon 9 Reusability

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, launched two batches of Starlink satellites on July 28, 2024 from Florida and California using Falcon 9 rockets. Despite a pressure sensor issue causing an in-flight failure on July 11, both launches were successful with first stages landing at sea. The company expanded its satellite broadband network by adding 44 Starlink satellites to orbit and plans to remove the faulty sensor for future missions.
  • Tropical Disturbance in Atlantic Ocean: 40% Chance of Becoming Depression, Potential Path Includes Florida and Caribbean Islands

    Tropical Disturbance in Atlantic Ocean: 40% Chance of Becoming Depression, Potential Path Includes Florida and Caribbean Islands

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 A tropical disturbance near the Leeward Islands has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression within a week, potentially affecting Florida, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The National Hurricane Center predicts development around midweek.
  • SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Failure: Cracked Sense Line Causes Ten Starlink Satellites to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere

    SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Failure: Cracked Sense Line Causes Ten Starlink Satellites to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 During the second stage engine burn of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying twenty Starlink satellites on July 11, 2024, a crack in a sense line for a pressure sensor caused an oxygen leak and excessive cooling, leading to engine damage and loss of ten satellites. The FAA investigation identified fatigue from engine vibration and clamp looseness as the cause. SpaceX has taken immediate action by removing the faulty components and implementing preventative measures.
  • Florida Cold Case: Arrest of Longtime Boyfriend in 1999 Brutal Murder of Sherry Holtz

    Florida Cold Case: Arrest of Longtime Boyfriend in 1999 Brutal Murder of Sherry Holtz

    Broke On: Saturday, 04 December 1999 In a breakthrough in a cold case, Gary Durrance, the longtime boyfriend of Florida murder victim Sherry Holtz, is arrested and charged with second-degree homicide over her 1999 death. DNA evidence linked Durrance to the crime after being retested in 2023.
  • Alec Baldwin's Trial for Fatal 'Rust' Set Shooting: Prosecution and Defense Present Cases

    Alec Baldwin's Trial for Fatal 'Rust' Set Shooting: Prosecution and Defense Present Cases

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Alec Baldwin's trial for the fatal shooting on 'Rust' set began in October 2023, presenting harrowing footage and testimony from responders. Prosecutors accused Baldwin of safety violations, while defense blamed armorer and first assistant director. Witnesses testified about weapon handling and investigation thoroughness. Baldwin pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges for Halyna Hutchins' death.
  • Tropical Storm Beryl: Over 2.1 Million Customers Left Without Power in Houston Amid Heavy Rainfall and High Winds

    Tropical Storm Beryl: Over 2.1 Million Customers Left Without Power in Houston Amid Heavy Rainfall and High Winds

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Tropical Storm Beryl, making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Matagorda, Texas on July 8, 2024, brought heavy rains and high winds to the Gulf Coast. Over 2.1 million customers lost power in Houston area due to the storm's impact on Harris County, Humble, and North Texas. At least two deaths were reported with tornadoes also a concern for parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
  • New Florida Laws Taking Effect on July 1, 2024: From Compensation Funds to Spaceport Territories and Police Investigations

    New Florida Laws Taking Effect on July 1, 2024: From Compensation Funds to Spaceport Territories and Police Investigations

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 In 2024, Florida will implement new laws including a $20 million compensation fund for abuse victims at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, the creation of behavioral-health teaching hospitals, spaceport territory designation to attract space-related businesses, prohibition of 'identity politics' in teacher-preparation programs, tuition waivers for high-school dropouts pursuing diplomas and workforce credentials, restrictions on citizen review boards investigating police officers, and increased penalties for participants in street takeovers.
  • Tropical Storm Beryl Forms Early in Atlantic, Could Strengthen into Hurricane Bringing Heavy Rain and Potential Major Impact to Windward Islands

    Tropical Storm Beryl Forms Early in Atlantic, Could Strengthen into Hurricane Bringing Heavy Rain and Potential Major Impact to Windward Islands

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Tropical Storm Beryl formed in the Atlantic east of the Windward Islands on June 28, 2024, becoming the second named storm of the season. With potential to strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday, it could bring heavy rain and dangerous winds to Barbados and nearby islands. The National Hurricane Center forecasts maximum sustained winds up to 105 mph.
  • New GOES-19 Weather Satellite Launched, Set to Improve Space Weather Monitoring and Forecasting

    New GOES-19 Weather Satellite Launched, Set to Improve Space Weather Monitoring and Forecasting

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 A new weather satellite, GOES-19, was launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and will monitor the Western Hemisphere from geostationary orbit. Replacing GOES-16, it features advanced instruments for space weather analysis and lightning mapping. The launch marks a significant milestone in NOAA's 50-year partnership with NASA, paving the way for improved weather forecasting and hazard detection.
  • SES's Astra 1P Satellite Launched by SpaceX Towards Geostationary Orbit: Replacing Four Older Broadcast Satellites

    SES's Astra 1P Satellite Launched by SpaceX Towards Geostationary Orbit: Replacing Four Older Broadcast Satellites

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 SpaceX launched Luxembourg's Astra 1P satellite for SES towards geostationary orbit on June 20, 2023, using a record-breaking Falcon 9 booster. Replacing four older satellites at SES's European orbital slot, Astra 1P is a classic wide-beam satellite, while Astra 1Q will be software-defined and reprogrammable. SES plans to bolster its connectivity services with a $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat.