*Gender Checks are quick examinations of gender representation in individual news articles for the purpose of discovering trends over time. Click here to read more.

Website: The Miami Herald

On the Miami Herald, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9 a.m. (EST) on Friday, June 24 was titled “Libya Debate Creates Unusual Political Alliances in Fla., and on Capitol Hill.” Its subject was the Florida’s House Delegation’s split on a vote over the United States involvement with NATO in Libya.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – Congressman

2. Female – Congresswoman

3. Male – Senator (from published comments)

4. Male – Congressman

5. Female – Congresswoman

6. Male – Congressman

Notes/Analysis: Florida currently has 25 seats in the House of Representatives, eight of which are held by women.

Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)

On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9 a.m. (EST) on Friday, June 24 was titled “Tampa Heights Community Garden Wins OK From City.” Its subject was the city council’s vote to approve a garden on land leased from the city.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Female

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – vice president of civic association

2. Female – garden club member

*Gender Checks are quick examinations of gender representation in individual news articles for the purpose of discovering trends over time. Click here to read more.

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 Friday, May 20 was titled “Judge: No Early Voting Sunday in Miami-Dade Election.” Its subject was a ruling in support of a local election board’s decision around a special election’s timeline.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Female

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Female – judge

2. Male – attorney

3. Male – elections supervisor

4. Male – candidate

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 Friday, May 20 was titled “5 Things to Know About Saturday’s ‘Judgment Day‘.” Its subject was the upcoming prediction of Judgment Day in the Christian faith..

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – evangelist (as quoted by another media outlet)

*Gender Checks are quick examinations of gender representation in individual news articles for the purpose of discovering trends over time. Click here to read more.

Website: The Miami Herald

On the Miami Herald, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 5 p.m. (EST) on Friday, May 13 was titled “Rising Food and Gas Costs Push Up Consumer Prices.” Its subject was the rate of inflation and predictions for summer gas costs.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – economist

2. Male – economist

Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)

On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 5 p.m. (EST) on Friday, May 13 was titled “Central Tampa Beer Lovers Unite!.” Its subject was the upcoming celebration of American Craft Brew Week.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – brewery owner

2. Female – pub owner

3. Male – brewery owner