NewsNight

This week on NewsNight, local governments and agencies are pledging funds to pay for a study into the potential Sunshine Corridor between Orlando International Airport to the attractions area. Plus, a look at the potential economic impact on Central Florida of a drop in cross border travel from Canada.

This week on NewsNight, Florida begins implementing its new legislation aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigration, while state officials launch an effort to ensure local law enforcement compliance. And Florida politicians walk a tightrope on the ending of temporary protected status for Venezuelans and Haitians.

This week on NewsNight, Governor DeSantis says Florida might be facing the possibility of a correction in its housing market as lawmakers debate a range of issues including property tax, condo reforms, and insurance costs. Plus, arrests of homeless people rise in Orlando as the city shelves plans for a new shelter in SoDo.

This week on NewsNight, conversations with Republican and Democratic lawmakers previewing the upcoming Florida legislative session which begins on March 4th. Plus, the panel looks at the key bills filed on issues ranging from changes to the state's constitutional amendment process, to open carry on college campuses.

This week on NewsNight, Florida lawmakers compromise with Governor DeSantis on bills that include $300 million to tighten immigration enforcement and assist the Trump administration with its deportation efforts. Plus, the Department of Homeland Security halts an extension to Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, leaving the future for many in Florida uncertain.

This week on NewsNight, the Trump administration's shake-up of government leads to changes at NASA. The panel looks at the president's call for an expedited timetable for getting astronauts to Mars, and how cuts to federal spending might affect the space agency. Plus, Governor DeSantis floats relocating NASA headquarters to Florida.

This week on NewsNight, a conversation with outgoing Orlando International Airport CEO, Kevin Thibault, about major upgrades to support a continued increase in passenger numbers, the search for his replacement, and the future of transit connectivity in the Central Florida. Plus, the panel discusses next steps for Sunrail as local governments take over control of the commuter service from the state...

This week on NewsNight, Governor DeSantis clashes with legislative leaders over a bill to aid the Trump administration's deportation efforts. Plus, professors from a several state universities in Florida file a lawsuit challenging restrictions on DEI initiatives in higher education.

This week on NewsNight, a preview of the special legislative session on immigration as Governor DeSantis asks lawmakers to assist the Trump administration with deportations. Plus, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill the US Senate seat to be vacated by Marco Rubio should he be confirmed as Secretary of State in Donald Trump's cabinet.

This week on NewsNight, a look at how a change in immigration policy under the incoming administration in Washington might impact communities in Florida and key sectors of the economy, such as agriculture and tourism. Plus, proposed legislation takes aim at the future of in-state tuition rates in Florida for undocumented immigrants.

This week on NewsNight, the second of a two part lookback at some of the top stories in Florida and our region in 2024, including the passage of legislation ranging from restrictions on homeless people sleeping outside to new rules on children's access to social media.

This week on NewsNight, the first of a two part lookback at some of the top stories in Florida and our region in 2024. From the presidential election to a punishing Atlantic hurricane season, host Steve Mort brings you some of the key moments from the last twelve months.

This week on NewsNight, as Donald Trump prepares to take back control of the White House in January, the panel discusses how the incoming administration might change federal environmental policies and what impact the shift may have on resiliency efforts in Florida. Plus, local communities harden their storm water infrastructure following another damaging hurricane season.

This week on NewsNight, an encore presentation of our program earlier this year looking at how arts and cultural organizations in Central Florida are pushing to secure future funding sources. It follows Governor DeSantis' decision in June to veto $32 million in state grants for the arts over his concerns about "sexual" content at Fringe festivals.

This week on NewsNight, a look at the political maneuverings sparked by President-elect Donald Trump's decision to name several lawmakers from Florida to his incoming administration. Plus, next steps following the election of Monique Worrell to the state attorney job that she was suspended from last year.

This week on NewsNight, Central Florida voters approve two amendments to the Orange County charter championed by environmental activists as a way to limit development on protected lands.

This week on NewsNight, a look at the outcome of the election in Florida as the GOP makes significant gains with Hispanic and Gen Z voters. Plus, proposed constitutional amendments on marijuana and abortion fail to gain enough support to pass.

This week on NewsNight, a look at the final get-out-the-vote efforts by Republicans and Democrats in Central Florida as Election Day approaches, and the role of young voters in deciding the outcome. Plus, the response of Central Florida's Puerto Rican community to off-color remarks about the island made during Donald Trump's recent rally at Madison Square Garden.

This week on NewsNight Conversations, the second of a special two-part series leading up to the election. The discussion focuses recent legislation in Florida changing some of the ways citizens can cast their votes. Plus, the panel talks about a few of the constitutional amendments on the ballot.

This week on NewsNight Conversations, the first of a special two-part series leading up to the election. The first discussion focuses on how Florida's growing and diversifying population is shifting the political dynamic in the state, and the impact that might have on the outcome in November. The members of the panel also talk about what they see as the most important issues facing voters.

This week on NewsNight, a look at how local agencies in Florida prepare for major events like Hurricanes Milton and Helene, and a conversation about equity in storm recovery. Plus, ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure resiliency in Central Florida.

This week on NewsNight, as Gulf coast communities clean up after Hurricane Helene, some residents in Central Florida worry about the ability of our region's infrastructure to deal with flooding events. Plus, a new state ban on sleeping in public places comes into effect. The panel looks at whether local governments are ready.

This week on NewsNight, a conversation about the science of hurricane prediction with one of the country's top tropical weather meteorologists. Plus, as Hurricane Helene hits the state, a look at the resiliency work taking place in coastal and inland areas.

This week on NewsNight, Governor DeSantis announces a parallel state investigation into the apparent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump in Florida. Plus, Central Florida State Representative Carolina Amesty faces four felony forgery charges as she runs for reelection.

This week on NewsNight, a look at the issues facing the Boeing Starliner and what they mean for future commercial crew flights from the Space Coast. Plus, the Polaris Program and its role in the future of interplanetary travel. And former President Trump throws his support behind Florida's Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana despite opposition from Governor DeSantis.