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Orange County Closes In on New Commission Districts Map

Orange County is finalizing its redistricting process after voters, in last November's election, approved expanding the County Commission from six to eight seats. Residents can still weigh in at upcoming meetings on September 16 and October 14.

Pavement Politics and the Safety of Painted Crosswalks

NewsNight gets an update on protests over the decision by the Florida Department of Transportation to paint over the roadway rainbow at Pulse, and takes a look at whether crosswalk art reduces or improves pedestrian safety.

Florida AG urges SCOTUS to take up NRA appeal challenging state gun law

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the NRA’s challenge to a state law banning rifle purchases under age 21, calling it unconstitutional. NewsNight talks with John Commerford, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action.

Renewed Discussion Over the Use of Bed Tax Revenues

Orange County recently audited Visit Orlando. The comptroller's review raised concerns about questionable spending and compliance issues involving public funds. Now, county commissioners are demanding answers—and possibly millions in refunds.

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These stories are part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

Meet the NewsNight Staff

Steve Mort

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.

Krystel Knowles

Krystel Knowles

Krystel is a Senior Producer for NewsNight. Before joining WUCF, she worked at Spectrum News 13 as a Space Coast reporter covering rocket launches. She started her career in print journalism as a correspondent for the St. Petersburg Times. 

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