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Roger Simmons
Roger Simmons

Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Year: 2011

Orlando TV

Laura Diaz leaving WKMG — and TV news biz

Roger Simmons, June 6, 2011

“The news is out! Read some of the comments people wrote…they are hilarious. I want what some of them are having.” That’s how WKMG anchor Laura Diaz responded on her Facebook account to the Orlando Sentinel’s online story about her departure from Local 6 and broadcast journalism. Her last newscast…

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WFTV very happy with Casey Anthony ratings

Roger Simmons, June 5, 2011

The Orlando TV ratings for the Casey Anthony trial continue to be amazing. And WFTV-Channel 9 News Director Bob Jordan is very pleased with what he’s seeing. Here are some recent tweets from his always entertaining and informative Twitter account: Saturday ‘Casey on Trial’ draws a combined (WFTV+WOLF+CFN13) 41 share…

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Casey Anthony trial outdraws NBA Finals in Orlando

Roger Simmons, June 4, 2011

Interesting tidbit about Orlando TV ratings for the Casey Anthony trial, courtesy of TVNewser.com… “Bob Jordan, news director of ABC affiliate WFTV, tells TVNewser more people watched the trial on his station as well as on Fox O&O WOFL and cable station CFN13 combined, than watched the Miami Heat –…

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Casey Anthony trial: WKMG’s parent favors WFTV

Roger Simmons, June 3, 2011

Interesting side note from the Casey Anthony trial… Orlando’s CBS affiliate, WKMG-Local 6, is owned by Post-Newsweek Stations, which is part of The Washington Post Co. So, you would think that The Washington Post would be teaming up with its corporate sibling for coverage of the high-profile trial, right? Nope….

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Casey Anthony trial live video captivating Orlando TV

Roger Simmons, June 2, 2011

Casey Anthony’s murder trial is easily the biggest television news event in Orlando’s history. Each day, it seems, the local television stations keep turning their coverage up a notch. All aired the opening statements, then planned to settle into live streaming coverage that would appear mostly online. But that plan…

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It’s official: WUCF TV to be Orlando’s main PBS station

Roger Simmons, June 2, 2011

PBS fans in Orlando can breathe easier. On July 1, WUCF TV will officially take over as the main PBS affiliate in Central Florida when public broadcasting leaves longtime home WMFE-TV. Though reported earlier, the deal was officially announced today. The University of Central Florida said in a news release…

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Against WMFE sale? You have until Friday to tell FCC

Roger Simmons, May 1, 2011

The Federal Communications Commission has set Friday as the deadline for those opposed to the sale of public broadcaster WMFE to make their case. According to RBRTV.com, ‘”The deadline to file a petition to deny is 5/6/11, and all related filings should reference MB Docket No. 11-75 and File No. BALEDT-20110401ACW.”…

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WESH live truck in accident under Interstate 4

Roger Simmons, January 19, 2011

WKMG’s new 7 p.m. newscast had its first scoop Wednesday night — video of an accident involving a WESH 2 News live van stuck under Interstate 4. According to Local 6, the Channel 2 van nearly rolled over when the live mast became stuck under the I-4 overpass on Wymore…

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Seattle sports guy Gaard Swanson is new WKMG anchor

Roger Simmons, January 19, 2011

It worked with departing morning anchor Erick Weber — hiring a sports anchor to make the transition to news anchor. So, Local 6 is going to do it again. NewsBlues.com and OrlandoSentinel.com report that WKMG is  hiring Gaard Swanson as its new main male anchor. Starting Feb. 3, he will…

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Erick Weber leaving Local 6, heading to Boston

Roger Simmons, January 17, 2011

WKMG Morning News and noon anchor Erick Weber announced on his Facebook page Monday that he’s leaving Orlando. “It is with both great excitement and great sadness that I am announcing I have accepted a morning news position in Boston, ” he wrote. “Central Florida has been home to me…

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