Bay News 9

Bay News 9 is a local news source covering events in Tampa Bay area. The site features articles on various topics including crime, politics and community events. The site appears to maintain a balance in reporting with no significant biases found across the articles reviewed. There are no major contradictions found, however, there are some minor inconsistencies among the articles which should be addressed for better accuracy.

96%

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:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • Potential conflict of interest in Article 3 due to mention of Holiday Inn as a sponsor and being the location of an incident.

Contradictions

99%

Examples:

  • Article 1: Fact 4 and Other Articles: Fact 5 and Fact 6
  • Article 2: No Contradictions
  • Article 3: No Contradictions
  • Article 4: No Contradictions

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Tampa: Rapper Foolio Shot Dead in Hotel Parking Lot, Three Injured

    Tampa: Rapper Foolio Shot Dead in Hotel Parking Lot, Three Injured

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 In Tampa, Florida, rapper Foolio (Charles Jones) was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a hotel off East Fowler Avenue. The incident occurred after Jones was asked to leave an Airbnb due to occupancy limits and moved to the Holiday Inn, where he was ambushed in the parking lot. Two cars were shot at during the incident, and no arrests have been made yet. Jones had previously been involved in a shooting incident in Jacksonville. The Tampa Police Department is investigating and asks for any related information.
  • President Biden Criticizes Florida's Abortion Ban at Tampa Rally, Calls Out Trump

    President Biden Criticizes Florida's Abortion Ban at Tampa Rally, Calls Out Trump

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 During a Tampa rally, President Biden criticized Florida's six-week abortion ban and linked it to former President Trump. The ban affects 4 million women in Florida and comes as a proposed amendment on the November ballot aims to enshrine abortion protections in the state's constitution. Biden visited Florida while Trump was in Manhattan for his trial, with the campaign looking to tie Trump to the post-Roe law. In an NBC exit poll, 56% of voters supported legal abortion, making it a significant issue. Biden also made a gaffe during the rally and faced criticism for his comments on Trump.

  • Mass Shooting in Ybor City, Tampa: Two Dead, 16 Injured

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023
      A mass shooting occurred in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida on October 30, 2023, resulting in two deaths and 16 injuries. One suspect has been arrested and is due to make his first court appearance, but the police are still searching for more suspects. The shooting took place near a popular nightclub and close to major tourist destinations, raising concerns about public safety.

    • Two Dead, 18 Injured in Ybor City Nightclub Shooting Amid Halloween Celebrations

      Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023
        The shooting occurred outside a nightclub in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, amid Halloween celebrations. Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, and 18 others were injured.