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Central Florida Spotlight - Senate Candidate Kendrick Meek

Once considered the heavy favorite to win the democratic nomination, U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek is suddenly locked in a tight race with Palm Beach entrepreneur Jeff Greene. We explored Greene’s record last week. This week we focus on Congressman Meek, who joins us for his turn in the spotlight. Watch Video ››

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Central Florida Spotlight - Senate Candidate Kendrick Meek

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July 31th: U.S. Senate Race: Kendrick Meek
Once considered the heavy favorite to win the democratic nomination, U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek is suddenly locked in a tight race with Palm Beach entrepreneur Jeff Greene. We explored Greene’s record last week. This week we focus on Congressman Meek, who joins us for his turn in the spotlight.

August 7th: Bill Segal & Teresa Jacobs
Orange County’s four leading mayoral candidates joined Central Florida Spotlight for the broadcast debate in May. Now the four leading candidates return for one-on-one interviews. This week, we go in-depth with Bill Segal and Teresa Jacobs.

August 14th: Linda Stewart & Matthew Falconer
We continue our focus on the race for county mayor. This week Orange County mayoral hopefuls Linda Stewart and Matthew Falconer join Central Florida Spotlight for one-on-one interviews.

August 21st: Election Preview: Factors and Predictions
We’ll work through the key races and show you what to expect in Tuesday’s Primary elections. UCF political science professor Dr. Aubrey Jewett joins Central Florida Spotlight with Insight and predictions.

August 28th: The Future of Florida’s Space Coast
We planned to turn the moon into a human spaceport. Now we will need help from the Russians just to get into space. See how changes at NASA will change Central Florida with special guest, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas.

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About Central Florida Spotlight

Central Florida Spotlight delivers hard-edged reports and in-depth interviews on issues that matter to local families. The program delivers a combination of field reports and substantive panel discussions that challenge conventional wisdom, and empower viewers with knowledge and perspective needed to make informed decisions and drive positive change.

WFTV created Central Florida Spotlight in cooperation with the League of Women Voters of Orange County. The program features discussions with state and local politicians, newsmakers and community leaders.

Central Florida Spotlight airs Saturdays at 12:30pm on WFTV Channel 9 and again on Sundays at 4:00pm on WRDQ Channel 27.

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Facing Florida

Facing Florida focuses on Florida's news of the week. The weekly show features newsmakers and political analysis from some of the best minds Tallahassee has to offer. Facing Florida airs Sundays at 12:30pm on WFTV Channel 9, and at 4:30pm on WRDQ TV-27.