NBC-2 News

NBC-2 News is a local news source covering Southwest Florida. The articles provided cover a range of topics including severe weather events such as Hurricane Ian, crime stories such as the case of Dr. Salata, and everyday community happenings like the Gladiolus Food Pantry renovation. The reporting appears to be accurate and balanced, with a focus on local issues that impact the community.

78%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The articles often present information in a balanced and neutral manner.
  • There are instances where NBC-2 has reported on local issues with a tone that seems to support the community.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • NBC-2 does not have any known conflicts of interest that would impact their reporting.
  • There are no clear instances of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another article, it contradicts itself by stating that the plane was supposed to land in Naples and then head back to Fort Lauderdale at 3:30 p.m., but it crashed on I-75.
  • In one article, it was stated that NASA did not release the exact address of the home impacted by space debris, but later in another article it was reported that the exact address was released.

Deceptions

54%

Examples:

  • In another article, it was stated that three people survived the crash, but later in the article it was reported that two people are dead.
  • In one article, it was stated that Sgt. Musgrove did not see a baby at first and only realized there was one after getting out of the SUV and seeing her slumped over in the rear passenger seat. This contradicts what is claimed in the headline and body text of the article, which implies that Sgt. Musgrove saw Lola's lifeless body before he performed CPR on her.

Recent Articles

  • Business Owner in Naples, Florida Shares Experience Amidst Historic Flooding: 'I've Never Seen Rain Like This'

    Business Owner in Naples, Florida Shares Experience Amidst Historic Flooding: 'I've Never Seen Rain Like This'

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Heavy rain in Naples, Florida caused significant flooding, forcing business closures and displacing residents. Frederick Blaze of Blaze Interiors shared his experience of losing a week's worth of business due to the floodwaters reaching his showroom and warehouse. The region is known for its vulnerability to flooding, with areas such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Aventura, and Doral also under flash flood warnings. Florida declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing flooding and the National Weather Service warned that even smaller amounts of precipitation could trigger more flash floods.
  • NASA Confirms Space Debris from ISS Crashes into Florida Home: Unusual Occurrence in Space History

    NASA Confirms Space Debris from ISS Crashes into Florida Home: Unusual Occurrence in Space History

    Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 On March 8, 2024, a stanchion from NASA's International Space Station (ISS) crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home. The object weighed approximately 1.6 pounds and caused significant damage to the house. NASA later confirmed that it was likely due to a failure in the re-entry process of discarded ISS cargo during a mass release in March 2021.
  • Deadly crash in Charlotte County, Florida: Motorcycle passes over 100 mph while carrying a baby and two other children

    Deadly crash in Charlotte County, Florida: Motorcycle passes over 100 mph while carrying a baby and two other children

    Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 On February 8th, a deadly crash occurred in Charlotte County, Florida. A motorcycle passed Sergeant Dave Musgrove seconds before the crash while traveling over 100 miles per hour. The vehicle involved was carrying a six-month-old baby and two other children when it collided with the motorcycle.
  • Two Killed, Three Injured in Plane Crash on Interstate 75 Near Naples, Florida

    Two Killed, Three Injured in Plane Crash on Interstate 75 Near Naples, Florida

    Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 A Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples, Florida killing two people and injuring three others. The pilot requested an emergency landing after losing both engines but hit two vehicles as it crashed onto the highway.