TRUST INDEX: Here’s a look at the biggest claims News 6 fact-checked in 2020
Trained fact-checkers debunk claims
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ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 launched its Trust Index at the beginning of 2020 in an effort to be more thorough, consistent and aggressive with its fact-checking approach, not having any idea just how much an initiative like this one would come to truly be needed throughout the year.
From vaccines to voter fraud, our team of fact-checkers has investigated the ins and outs of countless claims over the last several months and debunked many myths along the way.
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Child struck, badly injured crossing ‘very dangerous’ Palm Bay intersection
Girl, 11, thrown several feet following impact
J.D. Gallop, Florida Today
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PALM BAY, Fla. – An 11-year-old girl was seriously injured late Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing one of the busiest intersections in Palm Bay, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
The incident took place about 10:30 p.m. on Palm Bay Road near Hollywood Boulevard as the unidentified girl and several other teens attempted to go across the multi-lane roadway.
“It’s a very dangerous intersection. It was an accident and happened when she and the other group of juveniles were crossing the road. There was a green light,” said Lt. Greg Leonard of the Palm Bay Police Department.