The Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee Begins its Work | August 9, 2024
Release Date: 08/10/2024
Filling Florida’s Vacant Senate and Congressional Seats
NewsNight
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.
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Central Florida Voters Back Protections for Rural Land
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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.
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Republicans Solidify their Hold on Power in Florida
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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.
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The Final Push for Votes in Florida Ahead of the Election
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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.
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Access to the Polls in Florida this Election
NewsNight
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.
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The Changing Political Balance in Florida
NewsNight
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.
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Florida Deals with a Punishing Hurricane Season
NewsNight
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.
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Florida Communities Clean Up After Helene Flooding
NewsNight
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
NewsNight
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.
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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.
info_outlineNewsNight 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.