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What’s Trending in Florida News? Week of March 18 – 23

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What news stories do Floridians really care about? And which Florida news outlets are ruling the social web?

To answer these questions, our digital media gurus analyzed the most viral Florida news of this week — curated by views, comments and shares — to find out “What’s Trending in Florida News?”

Amidst new seasons and celebrations, sneaky monkeys and Russian spies still snuck into this week’s most trending stories.

Two TV stations — WPLG Local 10 and WESH 2 News — appeared on both top-10 rankings (Facebook and Twitter). For the 3rd week in a row, WSVN 7 News ran away from the pack on Twitter, with thousands more social interactions than the #2 spot.

TOP 10 NEWS OUTLETS BY SOCIAL INTERACTIONS ON FACEBOOK

TOP 10 NEWS OUTLETS BY SOCIAL INTERACTIONS ON TWITTER

 

TRENDING ON FACEBOOK

Moms are working overtime! New study says motherhood is the equivalent of working 2.5 full-time jobs.

 

Happy first day of Spring!

 

Jaelynn Willey passes away after a shooting at Great Mills High School in Maryland.

 

The Hillsborough river goes green for St. Patrick’s Day!

 

TRENDING ON TWITTER

Zachary Cruz, the Parkland gunman’s brother, was arrested for trespassing at Stoneman Douglas High School.

Monkey business in Miami! A vervet monkey is on the loose in North Miami.

I spy with my little eye, a Russian ship in Havana harbor.

Meet Our Expert

Public policy consultant, researcher, and writer with substantial legislative, political, and private-sector experience. Extensive experience conducting public opinion research using scientific survey methodology, including experimental design. Utilizes academic research methodology and on-the-ground training to collect, analyze, and strategically present data. Previously served as senior staff on two statewide gubernatorial campaigns in Florida, as a deputy policy chief to one governor, as legislative staff in both the Florida House and Senate, and as Director of Health Care Policy for the Florida Medical Association.

Has been published in both academic and mainstream media outlets, co-authored a book on ‘The New Science of Momentum’ as applied to politics, business, military, and sports, and authors Substack on the intersection of policy and public opinion. Serves as full-time teaching faculty at Florida State University, and as president of the Tallahassee Jewish Federation. . Earned her doctoral degree in political science at Florida State University and her bachelor’s degree at New College of Florida in Sarasota.

 

Karen Cyphers, PhD

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