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Month: May 2007

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Did O-Town stations stage news?

May 22, 2007 Roger Simmons

All the stations in town picked up on the story about a 9-year-old boy who called 911 when his mother fell unconscious on the floor. But when area stations showed the "first meeting" between the … MORE

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WFTV’s Egert heading to Seattle

May 22, 2007 Roger Simmons

Anchor-reporter Chris Egert from WRDQ/WFTV is heading to the Pacific Northwest. NewsBlues.com reports that Egert is going to become the weekend news anchor at Cox sister station KIRO-CBS 7 in Seattle. It’s a jump up … MORE

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Traffic and hunks on Local 6

May 21, 2007 Roger Simmons

Some quick notes to start off your week … Kim Sanders, who works at a voice-over production company, was introduced as the new WKMG traffic reporter on the Local 6 Morning News on Monday. Click … MORE

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The Daily Buzz is heading to WRDQ

May 12, 2007 Roger Simmons

The Daily Buzz is moving to a new home — and a new station. WRDQ announced Friday that the Buzz is moving to TV 27 from WKCF-CW 18 starting May 28. According to the press … MORE

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Former WESH anchor coming back?

May 11, 2007 Roger Simmons

A South Florida tipster says that former WESH anchor Shannon Hori may be headed back to the Sunshine State. According to the tip, Hori is on the list of possible replacements for anchor Maggie Rodriguez … MORE

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Weird stories? It must be sweeps

May 10, 2007 Roger Simmons

Sorry for the lack of posts this week — it’s been very hectic. In addition to everything else, a new puppy has joined our family after our 17-year-old pomeranian died two months ago. "Butch" is … MORE

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WESH’s Marsh goes back to school

May 4, 2007 Roger Simmons

Kathy Marsh, veteran reporter for WESH, has joined Orange County Public Schools as their new senior manager for media relations, the OCPS announced Thursday. Marsh had been with WESH since 1992 — with much of … MORE

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WESH names Mainolfi chief meterologist

May 2, 2007 Roger Simmons

In a move that I doubt surprises anyone, WESH on Tuesday named Tony Mainolfi its new chief meteorologist, effective immediately. I believe he is just the third chief meterologist in WESH’s 50-plus year history, joining … MORE

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New Fox 35 stars: Momma Hawk, chicks

May 2, 2007 Roger Simmons

A week ago I told you about a mother hawk that had taken up residence above Fox 35’s studios — causing the station to stop its outdoor weather segments because the hawk didn’t like having … MORE

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iVillage Live leaving O-Town for Chicago

May 1, 2007 Roger Simmons

iVillage Live, we hardly knew ye. NBC Universal announced Tuesday that iVillage Live will cease production at Universal Orlando — its home since debuting in December — and relocate to Chicago for its second season … MORE

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