NewsVision at 7 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | UMTV Live

On this March 5, 2026, episode of NewsVision, anchors Mary Stose and Johnny Mustion cover the removal of Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the impact of the war in Iran on Americans’ wallets as gas prices soar across the nation, plus the City of Miami Police Department’s commitment to keep people safe amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Reporter Taryn Jacobs is live in Miami Beach to explain how the local government’s reversal on previous spring break restrictions could make the upcoming break busier than last year. Reporter Valentina Carbonell walks us through a Miami middle school’s program that allows students to care for farm animals, and looks at how experimental learning benefits student development. Reporter Vivian Amoia interviews Mayor of the City of Miami Eileen Higgins on a community-focused literacy initiative led by a University of Miami alum that is improving access to books. Student meteorologist William DePaola gives updates on the forecast and the current drought in Miami. Reporter Brian Matute covers local non-profit Pucho and Pals that promotes social inclusion for adults with disabilities. Sports Reporters Luke Bell and Liam Hickey walk us through the latest updates on the trial of former UM football defensive back Rashaun Jones, who is accused of murdering his teammate Brian Pata in 2006, and ‘Canes Basketball’s expected performance when they dance in 2026’s March Madness tournament.

Executive Producers: Ximena Hidalgo and Chris Perez