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Special Election Set to Fill Regina Hill’s Council Seat
A May election is set to fill the seat of suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill.
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Tackling Frivolous Challenges to Books in Public Schools
Lawmakers debate scaling back the ability to object to classroom reading materials.
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Florida Could Ban Sleeping or Camping in Public Places
Lawmakers debate allowing certain land to be set aside for the homeless.
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Winter Park’s Mayor-Elect Discusses her Vision for the City
Winter Park’s mayor-elect discusses issues facing the city, from leaf blowers to transit.
The Future Balance of Power in Tallahassee
Florida’s House Speaker-designate spells out his vision for limited government.
Challenges to Congressional Redistricting in Florida
Florida activists hail rulings on Congressional boundaries in Alabama and Louisiana.
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Florida Evacuates U.S. Citizens From Haiti
Central Florida’s congressional delegation pushes for U.S. federal action on Haiti.
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Proposals for Eatonville’s Former Hungerford School Site
Ideas emerge for development of the historic Hungerford land in Eatonville.
Abortion and the 2024 Election in Florida
Florida’s top court weighs abortion access ahead of the 2024 election.
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Florida Supreme Court Hears Abortion Amendment Arguments
Florida abortion rights campaigners collect enough signatures for November ballot measure.
Proposals for Amendments to Florida’s Constitution
Groups fight to get their respective priorities on ballot in Florida in 2024.
A Preview of the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
Florida Lawmakers are set to debate gun laws, energy policy, condo safety and more.
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NewsNight | Interview with UCF political scientist Aubrey Jewett to discuss the Iowa caucuses
UCF political scientist Aubrey Jewett joins Steve Mort to discuss the results of the Iowa caucuses and the special election in Florida House District 35.
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NewsNight | Interview with UCF political scientist Aubrey Jewett to discuss the Iowa caucuses
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NewsNight | Interview with FRRC Executive Director Desmond Meade
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NewsNight | Florida lawmakers are set to consider a proposal to loosen the state’s child labor laws.
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NewsNight | Interview with political analyst about the future balance of power in Tallahassee
NEWSNIGHT| Interview with the Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab at UNF, Michael Binder
Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida, Michael Binder speaks with NewsNight about potential new gun laws for this upcoming legislative session and how Governor Desantis is doing on the campaign trail.
Gun Legislation
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NEWSNIGHT| Interview with the Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab at UNF, Michael Binder
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NEWSNIGHT | Interview with Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, Luis Valdes
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NEWSNIGHT | Interview with President of Prevent Gun Violence Florida, Patricia Brigham
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