NewsVision at 6:30 p.m. | April 24, 2025 | UMTV Live
On this special hour long April 24 episode of NewsVision, we’ll bring you the latest updates on the fatal shooting on the Florida State University campus the week before. Max Keller is live at a local church where University of Miami students honored the late Pope Francis who passed the day after Easter Sunday. Our national coverage team tells us about Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing federal grants to the school and Trump’s new administrative orders targeting what universities can access federal student loans and grants. Reporter Darrel Creary sits down with one local business who shares how they are preparing for tariffs and the trade war under the Trump administration. Plus, Alejandra Morales tells us all about the Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health, or Charm, supports community members with numerous services and support groups. Student meteorologist Ann Badowsky tells us about a brush fire in Broward and gives a quick weekend update. Sports anchor Taryn Jacobs tells us how the Miami Heat is performing in NBA playoffs and introduces us to one tri-athlete here at UM who is now a guide to others. Lauren Harrington tells us of one mother-daughter duo in South Florida that is decorating park benches to raise awareness against bullying and provide a place for those needing positive support. The rest of our national coverage team tells us about executive producer Bill Owens resigning from 60 Minutes amid lawsuits with the Trump administration and why the longest Democratic serving senator is stepping down. Amanda Mohamad is live on campus at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre to tell us about their newest performances of Seussical the Musical. Reporter Noah Gulley tells us of one South Florida Family who are using music to spread autism awareness. Student meteorologist William DePaola tells us the dangers of rip currents and how to stay safe after nearly a dozen people were rescued off the coast of South Florida the past weekend. Sports anchor John Stanley tells us which Canes football alumni are likely to be picked in the NFL draft, and looks one draft top pick Cam Ward’s highlights from his last season at Miami. Reporter Delanie Haddad tells us how other Canes alumni were honored in an athlete Hall of Fame. Reporter Max Keller tells us how one South Florida non-profit is using candles to raise money for intellectual disability awareness and support. Plus, student meteorologist Quinn Davidson gives us a forecast for finals and UM graduation ceremonies. Finally, our seniors say their final goodbye at the desk, closing out this semester of NewsVision.
Executive Producer: Katelyn Kucharski
Director: Delanie Haddad
Anchors: Lauren Harrington, Christopher Perez, Kayla Butter, Gavin Bicho
Sports: Taryn Jacobs, John Stanley
Weather: Quinn Davidson, William DePaola, Ann Badowsky
Coast to Coast: Emma Balleste, Andres Jaime-Mendez, Ariel Weil, Shea McDonald
Live Shots: Max Keller, Amanda Mohamad
Local Impacts of Tariffs: Darrel Creary
South Florida Response to Pope Death: Max Keller
Charm: Alejandra Morales
Tri-athlete Guide: Taryn Jacobs
My Buddy Bench: Lauren Harrington
Autism Awareness Music Festival: Noah Gulley
Canes Hall of Fame: Delanie Haddad
NewsVision, Spring 2025