NewsNight is a weekly, taped 30-minute program, featuring a team of journalists in radio, tv, newspaper, and blogs from across Central Florida. The show is a weekly round-table discussion that highlights local journalism around important community topics. It is the story behind the story.
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The Changing Political Balance in Florida
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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 a…
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Florida Deals with a Punishing Hurricane Season
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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.Oleh WUCF
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Florida Communities Clean Up After Helene Flooding
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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.…
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Hurricane Season Reaches its Peak as Helene Hits Florida
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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.Oleh WUCF
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Florida Launches Parallel Assassination Attempt Probe
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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.Oleh WUCF
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Boeing’s Starliner Issues and the Polaris Dawn Mission
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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 oppo…
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Proposals for Florida’s State Parks Draw Criticism
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NewsNight examines the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Great Outdoors Initiative, including proposals for development projects in some state parks such as adding pickleball courts and hotels.Oleh WUCF
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Democrats Gather at the DNC as the Race in Florida Tightens | August 23, 2024
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As Democrats gather to nominate Kamala Harris for president, campaigners in Florida say abortion will be a key issue in the election. NewsNight looks in-depth at the fight over Amendment 4 and what it might mean for the prospects of both parties amid a tightening race heading into November.Oleh WUCF
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The State of the Presidential Race in Florida | August 16, 2024
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Florida Democrats hope the Harris-Walz ticket will boost their chances in November as new numbers show Republicans with a record voter registration advantage in the Sunshine State. Plus, Central Florida’s Venezuelan community voices concerns over President Maduro’s crackdown on dissent.Oleh WUCF
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The Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee Begins its Work | August 9, 2024
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NewsNight takes a detailed look at efforts to develop a permanent memorial on the site of the former Pulse nightclub, with the facilitator and a member of the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee. Plus, Florida voters are set to decide whether school board elections should become partisan.Oleh WUCF
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Orlando Ordinance Aims to Reduce Crime Downtown | August 2, 2024
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Orlando City Commissioners will hold another public hearing in August on an ordinance aimed at improving nighttime security in downtown areas amid concerns over crime. Plus, Florida proposes new rules to implement legislation restricting children from accessing social media.Oleh WUCF
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Arts Groups Respond to Grants Veto by Governor DeSantis
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This week on #newsnightwucf Arts and cultural organizations in Central Florida are scrambling for alternative funding sources. It follows Governor DeSantis’ decision to veto $32 million in state grants for the arts over his concerns about “sexual” content at Fringe festivals. But critics say such festivals receive only a small fraction of the fundi…
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Florida at the RNC, and Reaction to the Rally Shooting | July 19, 2024
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Florida’s Hemp Industry Reacts to DeSantis Veto
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Hemp farmers and retailers in Florida are welcoming a decision by Governor DeSantis to veto a bill that would have banned certain hemp products such as delta-8 and imposed restrictions on others. NewsNight looks at the impact of the move and what it might mean for November’s ballot initiative on recreational marijuana.…
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Development versus conservation in Central Florida
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Following the recent approval of a toll road extension through the Split Oak Forest, NewsNight looks at what it means for the Florida Wildlife Corridor and conservation of our state’s protected lands. Plus, the panel discusses severe flooding in South Florida following recent heavy rains.Oleh WUCF TV
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State Budgets More Than a Billion for Teacher Pay Raises
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Governor DeSantis says the state will allocate $1.25 billion dollars in the next Florida budget to pay for teacher salary increases. It’ll be the latest in a series of compensation hikes for teachers since DeSantis took office. But tensions remain with unions who say the state continues to suffer shortages and ranks near the bottom in the nation fo…
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NOAA predicts a possibly historic hurricane season
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issues its forecast for hurricane season which begins on June 1st with its highest ever prediction for the number of named storms. It follows the signing of a new bill removing all remaining references to “climate change” from Florida law, stripping an emphasis on renewables from the state’s energ…
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Florida’s new rules preempting local heat protections
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New rules barring local governments from implementing heat protections for workers, beyond existing state and federal regulations, come into force in Florida this summer. NewsNight looks at what the incoming legislation will mean for employees, and why some businesses support the restrictions.Oleh WUCF TV
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NewsNight Conversations: Crisis To Conservation Part 2: Coastal resiliency in Central Florida communities
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In the second part of our NewsNight Conversations series on Central Florida’s water issues, experts and local officials discuss efforts to improve the resilience of coastal areas as the state ramps up spending on the work. An in-depth look at how our region can shore up its coastline to mitigate future damage from sea level rise and storms.…
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NewsNight Conversations: Crisis To Conservation Part 1
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In the first of a two-part NewsNight Conversations series, community members and stakeholders look at how a years-long effort to restore Florida’s treasured Indian River Lagoon is going, and the challenges remaining in rejuvenating and maintaining the waterway and its wildlife.Oleh WUCF TV
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DeSantis says Florida will not comply with Title IX changes
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Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida won’t comply with Biden administration changes to the Title IX civil rights law on sex discrimination, adding protections for transgender students in schools, colleges and universities that receive federal funds. Plus, the president’s reelection campaign heats up in Florida, with the state’s new six-week abortion …
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The City of Orlando unveils Pulse memorial process
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The City of Orlando takes its first step in renewed efforts to create a Pulse memorial. Plus, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over the power of governments to punish people for sleeping outside when no alternative accommodation is available, NewsNight looks at what the case might mean for states like Florida that have passed laws banning …
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Coastal communities in Central Florida prepare for an active Atlantic storm season
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Forecasters are predicting a busier than usual Atlantic hurricane season. NewsNight looks at the conditions experts believe may lead to an above average number of storms, how authorities in Central Florida are preparing, and what an active hurricane season may mean for our state’s fragile insurance industry.…
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A May election is set to fill the seat of suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill
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This week on NewsNight, the Orlando City Council sets a date for a special election to fill the seat of suspended Commissioner Regina Hill. Plus, former President Donald Trump says abortion should be left up to the states following last week’s rulings on the issue by the Florida Supreme Court.Oleh WUCF TV
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Winter Park’s mayor-elect discusses issues facing the city, from leaf blowers to transit
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This week on NewsNight, the future of development in Winter Park. With the city’s incoming mayor due to be sworn in on April 10th, Sheila DeCiccio sits down to discuss her vision and some of the key challenges ahead. Plus, the Florida Supreme Court rules that a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion can be put on the November ballot.…
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Crisis in Haiti: U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz on Foreign Policy and Biden Administration's Response
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NewsNight’s Steve Mort talks with U.S. Representative Mike Waltz, who represents Volusia County, about the crisis in Haiti. Waltz, a Republican, is a staunch critic of the Biden administration, particularly on foreign affairs and America’s military entanglements overseas. He sits on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committ…
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Crisis in Haiti: A Conversation with Rep. Maxwell Frost on Humanitarian Policy and Temporary Protected Status
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NewsNight’s Steve Mort talks with U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost from Orlando about the crisis in Haiti. Frost has joined several fellow Democrats in Congress in urging the White House to make sure the United States doesn’t return Haitian nationals to the Caribbean country during the crisis. He’s also calling for an extension and redesignation o…
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Exploring Haiti's Security Crisis and the Migration Debate with Jacqueline Charles from the Miami Herald
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NewsNight’s Steve Mort talks with Jacqueline Charles who covers Haiti and the Caribbean for the Miami Herald about Haiti’s security crisis, the debate over migration to the United States, and the political situation which has resulted in gangs essentially running the country.Oleh WUCF TV
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Plans for a Lake Eola Gateway park in Orlando
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This week on NewsNight, a look at a number of major public space development projects in downtown Orlando. The panel discusses the city’s approval of several land purchases to create a new Lake Eola Gateway park and potential affordable housing units. Plus, could Brevard County be on track to get a Brightline rail station?…
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Florida’s new rules on social media for children
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The week on NewsNight, lawmakers pass an updated bill cracking down on the access children have to social media in Florida. However, legal challenges are likely, and confusion surrounds exactly which sites could be exempt. Plus, Florida health officials hail their response to a measles outbreak in our state while other parts of the country experien…
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Florida lawmakers are eyeing ways to fill thousands of teacher vacancies
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The week on NewsNight, can policy makers and schools find ways to reduce Florida’s teacher shortage? Plus, a look at a move to exempt more public sector workers from a Florida law banning the automatic deduction of union dues. And the panel discusses the challenges schools face in funding critical maintenance projects.…
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Tackling challenges to books in public schools
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This week on NewsNight, an effort to rein in frivolous challenges to books in public school libraries is endorsed by Governor DeSantis. Lawmakers are debating legislation to limit the ability of those who do not have a child in the school district to object to classroom reading materials.Oleh WUCF TV
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Florida could ban sleeping or camping in public places.
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This week on NewsNight, Florida could require local governments in the state to ban homeless people from sleeping in public places. It comes after the Orlando City Council last month voted to make it illegal for people to block or obstruct sidewalks. Plus, could Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ idea for a penny sales tax to pay for transportation…
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Florida Supreme Court hears abortion amendment arguments
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This week on NewsNight, the Florida Supreme Court hears arguments over whether a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights in the state should appear on the ballot in November. Plus, a federal judge throws out Disney’s lawsuit accusing Governor DeSantis and others of violating its free speech rights.…
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Ideas emerge for development of the historic Hungerford land in Eatonville
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This week on NewsNight, as Black History Month gets underway, the panel takes an in-depth look at proposals for the development of the Hungerford land in Eatonville after a deal to sell the site for housing fell through last year. Plus, Florida lawmakers debate proposed legislation that would prevent local governments from removing historical monum…
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The latest developments in the space industry
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This week on NewsNight, an in-depth look at the latest developments in the space industry and how they affect our region. The panel discusses the latest Axiom crew launch to the International Space Station, and NASA’s decision to delay its Artemis moon shot. Plus, what Central Florida scientists hope to learn from samples gathered on the asteroid B…
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Canada raises concerns over Florida’s approved plan to import lower-cost medications
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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 ou…
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Lawmakers eye new legislation targeting condo boards following the Surfside collapse
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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.…
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A preview of the 2024 Florida legislative session
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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.…
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The top news stories in Central Florida in 2023 | Part 2
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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 spac…
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The top news stories in Central Florida in 2023 | Part 1
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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.Oleh WUCF TV
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Developing Central Florida’s transportation network
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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 pedestr…
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Abortion and the 2024 election in Florida
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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 fro…
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The Year in Central Florida’s Art Community
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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.Oleh WUCF TV
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A possible new push for a transportation sales tax
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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.Oleh WUCF TV
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Groups fight to get their respective priorities on ballot in Florida in 2024
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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 deb…
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Rules on DEI programs in Florida’s state universities
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This week on NewsNight, the Florida Board of Governors is set to take up a proposed rule implementing Florida’s law that restricts diversity and social activism programs on public university campuses.Oleh WUCF TV
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The future of a memorial at the Pulse nightclub site
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Orlando’s City Council votes unanimously to spend $2 million to purchase the Pulse nightclub site. The panel discusses the Mayor’s hope of turning it into a permanent memorial to the 49 victims of the 2016 shooting. Plus, Florida lawmakers will meet early next month for a special session to tighten state restrictions on Iran amid bipartisan support…
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Efforts to permanently ban oil and gas drilling off the Florida coast
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This week on NewsNight, the debate over oil and gas drilling off the Florida coast enters the Republican presidential primary campaign. The panel discusses the state’s position on fracking and efforts to implement a permanent federal ban in waters around Florida. Plus, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers restoring endangered status for man…
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Central Florida Reacts to Middle Eastern War
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Florida’s Jewish Community responds to the outbreak of war in the Middle East as state leaders propose more restrictions on Iranian businesses, and Orange County commissioners vote to approve nearly $800 million in Tourist Development Tax funding despite revenue concerns. We’ll discuss the winners & losers, and the debate as to whether the state sh…
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