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Leaders of the Florida Democrats push back against claims their party is "dead" as Senator Jason Pizzo switches to no party affiliation. The NewsNight panel discusses the surprise announcement.
NewsNight looks at the pushback from communities in Central Florida against efforts to establish homeless shelters, the on-going search for solutions, and what Florida's recent ban on camping in public places might mean for annual point-in-time counts. This discussion is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
NewsNight Podcast
News Collaborative of Central Florida
Latest Stories on Florida's Public Camping Ban
Advocates Take Aim at Affordable Housing Shortage
By: Norine Dworkin | Editor in Chief, Vox Populi
WUCF is joining nine other local news outlets in a regional collaboration to report on the local impact of Florida’s new Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping bill (House Bill 1365), set to be enforced Jan. 1. For six months these news outlets will share and cross-publish their reporting to work toward creating a more informed and engaged Central Florida community. This collaboration is an ongoing effort, which additional news organizations may join over time.
Meet the NewsNight Staff
Steve Mort
Steve is the Host and Executive Producer for NewsNight and has been based in Orlando since 2005. Before joining WUCF in 2019, he traveled on assignment with the PBS NewsHour. He’s also reported for a wide variety of international news outlets.
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