Website: The Miami Herald

On the Miami Herald, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 1 p.m. (EST) on Monday, Sept. 5 was titled “Experts: Hobbies Key To Combating Job Stress.” Its subject was a compilation of guest writers’ features for hobbies to try outside of the 9 to 5 workday.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Female

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – business consultant
2. Female – author and business consultant
3. Feature sources: Female gardener, Male technology guru, Male poker player, Female triathlete, Male musician, Male outdoors-man, Male runner, Male sailor. (6 male, 2 female)

Notes/Analysis: The feature story photographed on the lead page was of the male technology guru.

Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)

On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 1 p.m. (EST) on Monday, September 5 was titled “Publix Begins Remodel.” Its subject was an update on the grocery chain’s changes to a local store.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned)

None

Notes/Analysis: The story was a guest post from the store manager.

Note: The Gender Check for the South used to be posted on Fridays. After our six month analysis we decided to move this part of our project to Monday both for scheduling and to give us a different look at these sites.

Website: The Miami Herald

On the Miami Herald, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 11 p.m. (EST) on Monday, August 29 was titled “Navy Vet Celebrates His 103rd Birthday On the Water.” Its subject was the Coast Guard’s tribute to a World War II veteran.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Female

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – veteran
2. Male – veteran’s supervisor
3. Female – Coast Guard spokeswoman

Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)

On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 11 p.m. (EST) on Monday, August 29 was titled “How You Can Help Hurricane Irene Victims.” Its subject was the cleanup and recovery efforts from the weekend’s storm.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Female

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Female – Red Cross spokeswoman
2. Female – Salvation Army director of public relations

Note: The Gender Check for the South used to be posted on Fridays. After our six month analysis we decided to move this part of our project to Monday both for scheduling and to give us a different look at these sites.

Website: The Miami Herald

On the Miami Herald, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 10 p.m. (EST) on Monday, August 22 was titled “Hurricane Irene Strengthens To A Category 2 Storm.” Its subject was the developing storm currently headed towards the United States.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Authors: Male (1) and Female (2)

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – hurricane center spokesman
2. Male – Puerto Rican governor
3. Male – emergency operations director
4. unknown – radio caller
5. Male – homeowner and CEO
6. Female – head of Civil Protection Department

Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)

On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 10 p.m. (EST) on Monday, August 22 was titled “New Health Center Coming to Sulphur Springs.” Its subject was the ground breaking for a nonprofit clinic serving the uninsured and low income clients.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Female – state representative
2. Male – clinic board chair
3. Female – Congresswoman
4. Male – nonprofit president
5. Male – construction team lead

Website: The Miami Herald

On the Miami Herald, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 11 a.m. (EST) on Friday, July 22 was titled “Feds Investigate Congressman David Rivera On Casino Contract.” Its subject was the inquiry into a $1 million consulting contract in Miami.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Authors: Male (shared byline)

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – Congressman (as quoted from an email)
2. Male – attorney

Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)

On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 11 a.m. (EST) on Friday, July 22 was titled “Red Light Cameras Going Up.” Its subject was the addition of cameras to five Tampa intersections.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

none

Notes/Analysis: Most of this information was being recycled from reporting originally posted on TBO.com. The author credits these other reporters, both male.