WTXL News 12 First Coast Newschannel

WTXL News 12 First Coast Newschannel is a news outlet covering various topics including local, sports, and weather-related news. The website provides up-to-date information on events happening in the community and surrounding areas. The content focuses on College Town, which seems to be a specific section dedicated to stories making an impact in college towns across the country. The site also covers stories related to Florida A&M University, including staffing changes and donations received by the institution.

92%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The article appears to show a strong perception of disrespect towards the ACC and its football programs, particularly Florida State.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article discusses the potential conflict of interest in the donation received by Florida A&M University and how it may affect their reputation.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • It is stated that many trustees want the investigation to be wrapped up quickly.
  • The article mentions the $237 million donation from Batterson Farms Corporation and the Isaac Seventh Trust being announced but then put on hold for further evaluation.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that the donation is under investigation.
  • The author implies that there may be a lack of transparency in the College Football Playoff selection process.

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.