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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.

Controversia en el condado de Orange por acuerdo de transporte con ICE

Krystel Knowles conversa con Massiel Leyva de Spectrum News 13 sobre la reciente votación de los comisionados del condado de Orange que permite a los oficiales locales transportar a detenidos a las instalaciones de ICE.

Crosswalk Controversy: Orlando District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan

Watch NewsNight's full interview with Orlando District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan on the state's decision to paint over street art including the Pulse memorial rainbow crosswalk, followed by remarks by Florida FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, and Governor Ron DeSantis.

Filing: Worrell Grand Jury Probed Public Records Destruction

State Attorney Monique Worrell, it's emerged, was subject to a recent grand jury probe into the alleged destruction of public records, although there have been no indictments to date.

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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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