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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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