WCTV TV News Tallahassee FL

WCTV TV News Tallahassee FL is a local news source that covers various topics such as politics, weather events, and sports. The site features a mix of original reporting and repackaged content from other sources. The articles sometimes show signs of bias, contradictions, conflicts of interest, and deceptiveness. The site's reporting focuses on the Tallahassee area and surrounding regions.

82%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Some sources used in the articles are not identified.
  • The articles show a lack of diverse perspectives and tend to favor certain viewpoints.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The articles feature topics that may involve conflicts of interest. For instance, the CEO of the company making a large donation also served as the keynote speaker at a ceremony.
  • There is limited information about potential financial ties between the individuals and organizations mentioned in the articles.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Information provided in the article contradicts other sources. For example, the donation amount and its origin differ from various reports.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Some claims in the articles lack evidence or counter-arguments.
  • The articles use misleading language and present information without proper context. For example, it's not clear whether the power outages were directly caused by a storm.

Recent Articles

  • FAMU Receives $237 Million Donation from Batterson Farms Corp., but Questions Arise over Value and Past Dealings

    FAMU Receives $237 Million Donation from Batterson Farms Corp., but Questions Arise over Value and Past Dealings

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a $237 million donation from the Isaac Batterson Seventh Family Trust and CEO Gregory Gerami during its Spring commencement ceremony in May 2024. However, concerns about the actual value of Gerami's company's private shares and his past donation dealings led to FAMU pausing engagement with Batterson Farms Corp. and the Florida A&M Foundation. Following these revelations, FAMU Vice President for University Advancement Shawnta Friday-Stroud resigned, and an investigation was launched by the FAMU Board of Trustees.
  • Powerful Storms Leave One Dead, Thousands Without Power: Confirmed Tornadoes in Florida and Mississippi

    Powerful Storms Leave One Dead, Thousands Without Power: Confirmed Tornadoes in Florida and Mississippi

    Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Powerful storms hit Florida and other affected states on May 10, 2024, leaving at least one person dead and thousands without power. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes in Leon and Gadsden counties with wind gusts up to 95 mph. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency due to catastrophic wind damage and widespread power outages affecting approximately 63k customers across Big Bend and South Georgia. The storm also caused significant damage in Mississippi, with Jackson's local water utility reporting 'many hours for the system to recover'. Residents were urged to stay informed and follow safety guidelines.
  • Christian Ziegler Removed as Chairman of Florida Republican Party Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

    Christian Ziegler Removed as Chairman of Florida Republican Party Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024 The Florida Republican Party removed Christian Ziegler as chairman amid a sexual assault investigation and elected Evan Power as his replacement.