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That’s a fact, Jax: Stations swap networks in Jax
July 15 — The big network shuffle occurred today in Jacksonville, a move that has Orlando ties. Longtime CBS affiliate WJXT-Channel 4 decided earlier this year to leave the net after a 50-something year relationship. It was all about money — the network previously paid the station to air…
Mark McEwen returning to network TV
Good news for former WKMG-Local 6 anchor Mark McEwen. He’s returning to network TV. However, it’s just for a day — next Saturday when he presents the weather on CBS’ Saturday Early Show. “It’s very heartening to be back on TV,” McEwen told Orlando Sentinel TV Guy Hal Boedeker. “I…
New GM hints of changes at Local 6
Former Local 6 news director Skip Valet returned to WKMG last week as its new general manager. He’s replacing retiring GM Henry Maldonado — and it sounds like he’s ready to get to work to push WKMG out of the ratings cellar. In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Valet said, “I…
