NewsNight

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a Florida program allowing the state to import certain prescription medicines from Canada to help reduce costs for consumers. But Canada says the move could negatively impact its own supply of pharmaceuticals. Plus, lawmakers debate ways to add capacity to Florida's healthcare industry whilst ruling out Medicaid expansion in the state.

This week on NewsNight, new changes could be coming to Florida's condo market as lawmakers prepare to discuss legislation which builds on reforms already passed since the Surfside collapse in 2021. The panel also discusses moves to clear up confusion over the voting rights of former felons in the state.

This week on NewsNight, a look ahead to the 2024 Florida legislative session as lawmakers prepare to tackle issues from energy independence to background checks for gun purchases. Plus, the panel discusses calls for the formal removal of Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler, and Governor DeSantis's prospects in the upcoming Iowa caucuses.

NewsNight closes out the year with a look back at the top stories of 2023. From reforms to the homeowners insurance market to the passage of permitless carry in Florida to efforts to develop affordable housing, NewsNight presents some of the most engaging conversations from the program over the last twelve months. Plus, a look at the future of space exploration.

NewsNight closes out the year with a look back at the top stories of 2023. From redistricting to immigration policy to community debates on the futures of Eatonville and Pine Hills, NewsNight presents some of the most engaging conversations from the program over the last twelve months.

This week on NewsNight, an in-depth update on efforts to get Central Florida's growing population moving. Steve Mort sits down for conversations with planners and decision-makers on how best to develop future road, rail and bus networks as demands on our region's infrastructure increase. Plus, a look at why Florida cities rank so poorly for pedestrian safety.

This week on NewsNight, as the Florida Supreme Court considers its position on abortion access in the state, the procedure looks set to play a pivotal role in the 2024 election. And a trial is set to begin next month over Florida's restrictions on gender-affirming care. Plus, a look at the commercial moonshot targeted for a Christmas Eve launch from the Space Coast.

A discussion of the highs and lows in Central Florida's arts community in 2023, including the ongoing fall out of the Basquiat exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art, record county arts funding, a new name for the Orlando Rep, and 50 years of the Orlando Ballet.

Mayor Jerry Demings says he's considering another push for a penny sales tax to fund transportation projects in Central Florida. Plus, Orange County commissioners debate the spending of bed-tax dollars for Visit Orlando as the county lobbies for the expanded use of tourism revenues.

This week on NewsNight, a look at several ballot initiatives that could go before Florida voters on issues ranging from abortion rights to recreational marijuana. Plus, Florida lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would loosen the state's child labor laws. The panel looks at what changes are proposed and the arguments on either side of the debate.