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Florida has 106 TV stations now after FCC originally approved 58

July 10, 2017 Roger Simmons

Florida has 106 full-power television stations today, and many more channels when you consider their digital offerings. It’s a far cry from what the FCC envisioned for the Sunshine State in the early days of television. … MORE

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Former Fox 35 meteorologist Jim Van Fleet forecasting weather for Royal Caribbean cruises

June 15, 2017 Roger Simmons

Former Fox 35 morning meteorologist Jim Van Fleet has a new gig on the high seas. He’s the chief meteorologist for Royal Caribbean Cruises – the cruise industry’s first such position. … MORE

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Blast from the Past: INN on WOFL-TV 35

December 19, 2010 Roger Simmons

Today’s “Blast from the Past” newspaper advertisement comes from the February 15, 1981, edition of the (Orlando) Sentinel Star. It highlights the weeknight information programming on then-independent WOFL-TV 35. Like many independent stations, WOFL picked … MORE

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Orlando is test market for new Fran Drescher show

November 24, 2010 Roger Simmons

Fran Descher — aka “The Nanny” — is taking baby steps into the talk show world right through Orlando. “The Fran Drescher Tawk Show” premieres Friday at 11 a.m. on WOFL-Fox 35 and five other … MORE

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Another news channel for Orlando cable TV?

November 23, 2010 Roger Simmons

Between lots of travel for business (and some for pleasure), I’m playing catchup with the latest Orlando TV news… Interesting — and unconfirmed — rumor passed on by a tipster: Bright House may be getting … MORE

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Fox Sports Florida, Sun Sports reach deal with Dish

October 31, 2010 Roger Simmons

Dish Network subscribers who are fans of the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat can see the teams play this season. And they’ll also avoid losing WOFL-Fox 35 and WRBW-My 65. Dish and Fox Networks on … MORE

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Orlando stations grab Emmy nominations

October 31, 2010 Roger Simmons

Five Orlando news outlets grabbed 30 nominations in the 34th annual Suncoast Emmy Awards competition. Market ratings leader WFTV-Channel 9 pulled in the most nominations among the Orlando stations with 11. It was followed by … MORE

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WFTV Eyewitness News won’t be going earlier

September 15, 2010 Roger Simmons

A couple of quick midweek notes… If you’re an early, early bird, don’t expect anytime soon to turn on your TV at 4:30 a.m. and find news on market leader WFTV-Channel 9. “It’s not something I’m … MORE

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Fox names Dennis Welsh GM for WOFL, WRBW

September 8, 2010 Roger Simmons

Dennis Welsh, who headed Fox-TV’s Dallas duopoly of WDFW-Fox 4 and KDFI-My 27, is the new VP and general manager for WOFL-Fox 35 and WRBW-My 65. He succeeds Stan Knott, who led the Orlando stations … MORE

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Summer break over: Catching up on Orlando TV

August 23, 2010 Roger Simmons

After a nice summer break away from TV news, it’s time to catch up. And, wow, there has been a lot going on …. WFTV-Channel 9: Some of the most newsworthy changes have come from … MORE

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Jacksonville’s WMBR-TV Channel 4 went on the air on Oct. 16, 1949, broadcasting four hours a day from its 478-foot antenna on the city’s southside. But it would be nearly two years before Orlando newspapers took note and began running daily TV listings for the area’s closest station. … MORE

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