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It’s Eyewitness News, from 36 years ago

May 29, 2017 Roger Simmons

Another blast from the past. A full-length Channel 9 Eyewitness News from May 29, 1981 featuring Bob Jordan, Carole Nelson, weatherman Danny Treanor and sportscaster Mike Storms … MORE

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Quick hits: WFTV names Jordan’s replacement; FCC OKs UCF’s purchase of WMFE

August 15, 2012 Roger Simmons

Some quick Orlando TV News updates … In a move expected by many in the TV industry, WFTV has named Matt Parcell as news director — replacing Orlando TV legend Bob Jordan.  Orlando Sentinel TV … MORE

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Catching up: WESH graphics, Jordan’s depature, new Fox 35 news

July 29, 2012 Roger Simmons

Catching up on stories missed while taking a summer break … In time for the Olympics, WESH 2 debuted some flashy new graphics and music for WESH 2 News. These graphics replace the standard Hearst … MORE

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Report: WFTV’s Bob Jordan still considering Seattle job

July 5, 2012 Roger Simmons

Apparently, Bob Jordan’s move to Seattle isn’t a done deal. Today, NewsBlues.com offered this update on the WFTV news director’s career plans: “Jordan, who turns 66 today, is considering the offer. Last week, he visited … MORE

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TV insider website says Bob Jordan leaving WFTV for Seattle’s KIRO

July 4, 2012 Roger Simmons

Is longtime news director Bob Jordan leaving WFTV? That’s that insider website FTVLive.com is reporting. “FTVLive FIRST told you days ago that WFTV (Orlando) News Director Bob Jordan was spotted interviewing at KIRO in Seattle. Now, Seattle insiders … MORE

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Anchor Cale Ramaker leaves Fox 35, heads West for new job

May 30, 2012 Roger Simmons

After seven years, anchor Cale Ramaker has quietly left WOFL-Fox 35. His final appearance on the station was last Thursday. Wednesday morning, NewsBlues.com first reported Ramaker’s departure. After several websites also reported the news, Ramaker … MORE

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With November sweeps near end, what does Bob Jordan think?

November 22, 2011 Roger Simmons

As the November sweeps wind up, TVSpy.com asked a number of news directors around the country to talk about the quarterly sweeps period — and what are “successful” sweeps stories they plan and execute coverage … MORE

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Hurricane Irene: Orlando TV’s connection

August 28, 2011 Roger Simmons

A couple of notes from a weekend of TV news dominated by Hurricane Irene… HLN spent Saturday showing coverage from affiliate stations along the East Coast, including Norfolk’s WAVY-NBC 10. On the desk there was … MORE

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Blast from the past: WFTV ad from 1981

August 1, 2011 Roger Simmons

Our summertime series, Blast from the Past, continues with this ad for the Eyewitness News team that first boosted Channel 9 to news dominance in Central Florida. Here you see the promotion for the 5:30 … MORE

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Casey Anthony verdict: How Orlando TV tweeted the news

July 5, 2011 Roger Simmons

In addition to watching the Casey Anthony trial on Orlando TV news, many followed coverage via reporters’ and anchors’ tweets on Twitter. Here’s a sampling of Orlando TV tweets following the verdict. (I especially like … MORE

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