George Zimmerman was in court Tuesday for a hearing. Photo credit: Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel
WKMG-Channel 6’s Tony Pipitone and legal analyst Luis Calderon discuss the latest in the George Zimmerman case on “Flashpoint.” The program, moderated by Lauren Rowe, airs at 8 a.m. Sunday on WKMG. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin.
Deirdre Macnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, talks to host Keith Landry on “Orlando Matters.” The program airs at 7 a.m. Saturday on WRBW-Channel 65. Macnab was the Orlando Sentinel’s 2012 Central Floridian of the Year.
“Political Connections” previews the Jim Greer trial, which starts Monday, and examines what it could reveal about the Republican Party of Florida. Greer, former head of the Florida GOP, is charged with fraud, money laundering and four counts of theft. Moderator Ybeth Bruzual provides the preview at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday on Central Florida News 13. News 13 reporter Amanda Evans explains Greer’s rise, his arrest and the charges against him. The program also highlights key players in the trial. The witness list for Greer includes former Gov. Charlie Crist, former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, former Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon and former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos. Analysts Lou Frey and Dick Batchelor discuss the trial and its implications for Crist and the GOP in Florida.
Flora Maria Garcia, president and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida, talks to moderator Diane Trees on “Metro Center Outlook.” The program airs at 8:30 p.m. Friday on WUCF, Central Florida’s PBS station. Garcia discusses the arts’ influence on economic development and her work with businesses, governments and organizations to bolster culture. Trees asks if the arts are in jeopardy in Central Florida because of limited funding.
“Central Florida Spotlight,” which Greg Warmoth moderates, will be preempted this weekend on WFTV-Channel 9.