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The early, early show at 4:30 — is it worth it?

May 3, 2010

Broadcasting & Cable chronicles television news’ latest fad — the 4:30 a.m. newscast. Early, early birds in Orlando have two choices for their news that hour — WESH 2 and Fox 35. B&C quotes WESH’s GM about the new show: While some may wonder who besides Red Bull-fueled nightcrawlers and…

Man suspected of shooting officer confesses to WFTV

July 20, 2009

You probably saw or read coverage about the massive manhunt in Brevard County for Christopher Eddy. He was accused of shooting a wildlife officer. The prosecutor’s job in the case got a lot easier after Eddy confessed … on camera to WFTV-Channel 9. “Why did I shoot the person? Because I…

Spotlight still on Barbara West after Joe Biden interview

October 28, 2008

The spotlight continues to shine on WFTV anchor Barbara West in the wake of her much-discussed interview with Joe Biden. On Monday, West was on CNN and Bill O’Riley’s show on Fox News Channel to explain her oft-dowloaded interview with the Democrats’ vice presidential candidate. She also plans to be on more…

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