WKRG News

WKRG News is a news source covering Alabama and Northwest Florida. They report on local events such as animal attacks, law enforcement incidents, and accidents. The site features a mix of breaking news stories and longer-form investigative pieces. While they do not have an explicit mission statement or about us page, their reporting focuses on timely and relevant topics for the community.

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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:

  • WKRG News appears to present information without a clear slant or preference.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • WKRG News does not appear to have any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

64%

Examples:

  • Deputy Duran claimed he thought his life was in danger and acted instead of reacting, but no threats were present.
  • Deputy Eddie Duran was terminated by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office following the completion of their administrative internal affairs investigation into the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3.
  • Sheriff Eric Aden committed to ensuring deputies adhere to professional and safety standards in potentially dangerous situations, stating that Deputy Duran's use of control to resistance was excessive.
  • The administrative investigation determined that Deputy Duran knocked three times and announced his presence two times within approximately 40 seconds when he arrived at Unit 1401. When Mr. Fortson opened the door, the deputy stated he saw Mr. Fortson holding a firearm in his right hand, pointed at the ground.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles.

Recent Articles

  • Fifth Rabid Fox Attack in Alabama: A Reminder of the Ongoing Rabies Threat and Prevention Measures

    Fifth Rabid Fox Attack in Alabama: A Reminder of the Ongoing Rabies Threat and Prevention Measures

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 In Atmore, Alabama, a woman was bitten by a rabid fox while unloading groceries, marking the fifth confirmed case of rabies in a fox this year. The ADPH advises residents to vaccinate their pets and take precautions to avoid encounters with wildlife.
  • Deputy's Use of Deadly Force: Unjustified Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson

    Deputy's Use of Deadly Force: Unjustified Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 May 2023 On May 3, 2023, Okaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy Eddie Duran fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson during a domestic disturbance call at his apartment. Despite no hostile movements observed by investigators, Duran was terminated from the department for using excessive force. Fortson, a special missions aviator in the U.S. Air Force, had previously called the sheriff's office for domestic disturbances but none were recorded before the shooting incident.
  • Air Force Airman Shot and Killed by Deputies in Florida: Wrong Apartment, Deadly Consequences

    Air Force Airman Shot and Killed by Deputies in Florida: Wrong Apartment, Deadly Consequences

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 On May 9, 2024, Senior Airman Roger Fortson was fatally shot by Okaloosa County deputies who mistakenly entered his apartment during a disturbance call. Witnesses and Fortson's attorney claim he was alone and unaware of the police presence before being shot six times. The incident has raised concerns about use of force by law enforcement and the importance of accurate information in emergency situations. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.