Steve Rondinaro, who spent 10 years on the anchor desk in O-Town, is back reporting the news. He’s the new lead anchor and managing editor for WWAY-ABC 3 in Wilmington, N.C. Rondinaro was the main anchor at WESH from 1986 to 1995, when he stunned co-workers with a decision to…
Life’s a marathon for Sun Sports’ GM
Orlando’s Sun Sports and Fox Sports Net Florida GM Cathy Weeden did something crazy Monday. In near 40-degree weather, with it raining and the wind blowing so hard it was difficult to even stand up, she went running — for 26 miles and 385 yards. Weeden competed in the Boston…
WESH’s ‘bland newscasts’ cited
"Bland newscasts [that] lack a distinctive style." That’s how Orlando Sentinel TV Critic Hal Boedeker characterizes WESH 2 News. It was part of a Sunday feature on the state of the city’s newscasts. He says top-rated WFTV "delivers fast-paced Eyewitness News with businesslike determination," and WKMG "has hit on a…
‘Nappy Ho’ ad on Local 6 Web site
While cruising the Internet on Sunday night looking for items for this week, I came across a slideshow on Local6.com about the "world’s largest Great Dane." While viewing the photos, I noticed the "sponsored links" on the right side of the screen. Under the label "Ads by Google," the advertisement…
Wilson says goodbye on Local 6
WKMG traffic reporter Secily Wilson signed off Friday morning, acknowledging her three years at the station and also former co-worker Jacquie Sosa, who was also recently dropped from the morning show while on maternity leave. "Today is my last day after being here on the air with everyone here at…
Can Dr. Phil be a Problem Solver?
Some quick-hit notes for you today … > WKMG Problem Solver Mike Holfeld appears on the Dr. Phil show tonight on Local 6 to talk about the case of former Lockheed engineer Allison Quets, who kidnapped her birth twins from their adoptive parents. Not familar with the story? Click here…
Fox 35 hires weekend sports anchor
WOFL has hired a weekend sports anchor — finally. Kevin Holden, now anchoring sports in Texas for the News 8 Austin cable channel, is joining the Fox 35 staff, according to NewsBlues.com. Holden’s career started at a small independent station in Georgia, and he previously worked in Tupelo, Miss., Houston…
When Louisiana live shots go bad
What does this have to do with Orlando TV News? Nothing, but it’s just too dang funny not to pass on. Check out the reporters from Louisiana’s KATC and KLFY jockeying for position at a post-election rally. And watch all the way until the end to see the reaction from…
More awards, more Guetzloe, more … fish?!
> More AP Florida broadcast award info has been forwarded. Central Florida News 13 picked up two awards. Scott Fais and Neil Petagno won for best hard news feature for "Miracle Family" and for best sports feature for "Major League Colin." … > WKMG would love to air another edition…
WFTV, Sentinel expand partnership
WFTV-Channel 9 and the Orlando Sentinel have expanded their weather partnership. Channel 9 is now providing video of its forecasts several times a day for OrlandoSentinel.com. The two O-Town media entities have been weather partners for several years, teaming up on an annual hurricane guide and participating with a daily…