Orlando’s TV news departments have jumped into the pool — hoping to save a splash of cash. Following a national trend, the newsrooms at WKMG-Local 6, WOFL-Fox 35 and Central Florida News 13 have startinged pooling their video on certain assignments. NewsBlues.com reports that the experiment began Tuesday, and it…
These Fox 35 reporters aren’t singing in the rain
If you live in Central Florida, chances are you’ve been caught in an unexpected thunderstorm. You know what it’s like — the weather is fine one minute, and the next it’s time to start building an ark. That’s situation a couple of reporters for Central Florida’s self-proclaimed “Weather Authority” experienced…
Longo lands at Central Florida News 13
Some quick hits to start your week: Nice to see reporter Adam Longo bounce back from WKMG’s downsizing. He’s got a gig with Central Florida News 13. His bio on the CFNews13.com Web site says he’s weekend anchor, although I spotted him doing live shots on Friday when a busload…
WOFL hires Pittsburgh anchor for evening newscasts
WOFL has found a replacement for anchor Corrina Sullivan, who decided not to return to the station after her maternity leave. The newcomer is Sonni Abatta, currently the morning anchor at Pittsburgh CBS O&O KDKA. Sentinel TV Guy Hal Boedeker says she will start at the station on July 20, and…
WFTV analog signoff was the cat’s meow
I’m still catching up on all the stuff I missed while I was occupied elsewhere. So, what about that analog switch off? Again, I missed it, but there was a nice touch with WFTV-Channel 9’s signoff. Included with the current WFTV logo was a version of the station’s first logo…
Magic memories and other news I missed
Catching up on news that happened while I was occupied redesigning Central Florida’s most popular local Web site (you know which one) … During the Orlando Magic’s amazing run to the NBA Finals, I heard from former WESH meteorologist Chris Castleman. He was with WESH-2 during the Magic’s first run…
Disney monorail crash video obtained by WKMG
WKMG-Local 6 scored a significant scoop when it obtained — and gained an exclusive license — for video showing the immediate aftermath of Disney World’s deadly monorail train crash. The compelling video from early Sunday morning was shot just after one monorail train plowed into another at the resort, killing…
WESH morning anchor Scott Walker heading to Big Easy
WESH has been hit with an unexpected setback in its quest for morning news dominance: anchor Scott Walker is departing the station. Walker is heading to Hearst-Argyle sister station WDSU-NBC 5 in New Orleans to become that station’s 5 p.m. anchor. “The opportunity to return home to work in New…
WFTV disputes WESH has most accurate weather forecast
Who has the most accurate weather forecast in Orlando? WESH says it does and that it has the certification to prove it. Top-rated WFTV says that’s baloney. WESH recently dropped its WeatherPlus branding for its newscasts and started using WeatheRate’s seal for Orlando’s most accurate weather forecast. But what, you…
Cleveland anchors go nuts as Cavs beat Magic
So, face it. Those of us in the media sometimes are accused of being “homers” — cheering for the home team rather than being objective. And, granted, sometimes we are homers. But I can’t recall anyone EVER in Orlando TV news going as far as the anchor team at Cleveland’s top-rated…