Steve Mort

Host, Talking Central Florida. Wednesday at 6:30pm on Central Florida Public Media (90.7 WMFE and 89.5 WMFV) and on YouTube and podcast platforms.

[Steve Mort @mobilemort]

Great to moderate a substantive discussion around key issues facing our state at @TigerBayCFL with former Florida House Speaker and GOP gubernatorial candidate @Paul_Renner.

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Thank you, @TigerBayCFL, for the warm welcome! It was great to share my #FloridaFirst vision with business and community leaders.

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Flooding rains last weekend caused widespread damage across Central Florida.
Tonight, how aging drainage systems and rapid growth are creating challenges for flood control and recovery.

📍NewsNight | Friday at 8:30 p.m.
📌 Host @mobilemort, @PeterKingCBS, @Geovanydias01, and @byRyanGillespie

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How do the arts shape Central Florida? Join NewsNight Conversations on April 2 at 6 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center for an evening of thought-provoking discussion! Admission is FREE, but space is limited—reserve your spot now! https://t.co/DZA9pwTlKW

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COMING UP at 8:30 p.m on WUCF: NewsNight looks at plans for a Florida version of DOGE, the upcoming legislative session, and a proposal, backed by the governor, to eliminate property taxes. @mobilemort is joined by @matthew_peddie, @SteveLemongello and @cherynstone. Watch live or stream WUCF on the PBS App. #NewsNightWUCF #Florida #DeSantis #DOGE

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COMING UP at 8:30 p.m: NewsNight looks at the Trump administration's priorities for NASA. @mobilemort is joined by @brookeofstars , @SpaceBrendan , @PeterKingCBS , and @w_robinsonsmith to discuss potential changes to the agency, and on-going plans to return astronauts to the Moon. Watch live or stream WUCF on the PBS App. #florida #nasa #space #artemis #kennedyspacecenter

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This week on NewsNight, the panel looks at a multi-million dollar plan to upgrade Orlando International Airport, with passenger traffic predicted to increase significantly in the coming years. WUCF's Steve Mort @mobilemort is joined by @JerryHume (@MyNews13), @ALorenzoTV (@WFTV) and @RLynch_OBJ (@OBJUpdate). Watch NewsNight TONIGHT at 8:30 p.m. on WUCF or stream on the PBS App. #NewsNightWUCF #Orlando #Transportation #MCO #Sunrail

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This week on NewsNight, a conversation with outgoing Orlando International Airport CEO, Kevin Thibault, about major upgrades to support a continued increase in passenger numbers, the search for his replacement, and the future of transit connectivity in the Central Florida.

Plus, the panel discusses next steps for Sunrail as local governments take over control of the commuter service from the state. Watch NewsNight tonight at p.m. on WUCF or stream on the PBS App. #NewsNightWUCF #MCO #Orlando #Transportation #Sunrail

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As Governor DeSantis suggests Florida could tighten its legislation on camping in public places, NewsNight looks at local ordinances aimed at complying with the state's law, including in Orange County. Steve Mort (@mobilemort ) is joined by Ryan Gillespie (@byRyanGillespie), Nick Georgoudiou (@certaindegree), and Lillian Hernández Caraballo (@LillyTally_) tonight at p.m. on WUCF.

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Governor DeSantis calls a special legislative session on the Trump administration's immigration plans. NewsNight looks at the issue of immigration in Florida amid a policy shift in Washington https://t.co/vmMVJEXuJH

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Join us for part two of our special year-end program, where we reflect on the key stories and discussions that shaped Central Florida in 2024. From local developments to the issues that matter most, we’ve got it covered. Watch NewsNight tonight at 8:30 p.m. on WUCF! #NewsNightWUCF #CentralFloridaNews #YearInReview

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Answers are beginning to trickle out in the deadly New Year's truck attack in New Orleans.

Officials revised the death toll down to 14 victims, plus the suspect. They also gave more details about his activities in the hours before the attack.

@lbarronlopez reports.

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FBI says driver responsible for deadly New Orleans rampage acted alone in act of ‘terrorism’ https://t.co/qBDD8Ki8w9

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Just in: Disney is pausing all business in Russia, includes licensing of products, linear TV channels, and even sales of National Geographic magazine.