NewsNight

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.