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Media picking up story of Mark McEwen’s return to CBS

September 9, 2010 Roger Simmons

As we mentioned earlier this week, former WKMG-Local 6 anchor Mark McEwen returns to television this Saturday when he fills-in as the weatherman on CBS’ Saturday Early Show. Now, media outlets around the country are … MORE

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Mark McEwen returning to network TV

September 6, 2010 Roger Simmons

Good news for former WKMG-Local 6 anchor Mark McEwen. He’s returning to network TV. However, it’s just for a day — next Saturday when he presents the weather on CBS’ Saturday Early Show. “It’s very … MORE

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5 years later: Mark McEwen reflects on stroke

May 24, 2010 Roger Simmons

It’s been nearly five years since former Local 6 anchor Mark McEwen’s life took an unexpected turn. Flying back to Orlando from an out-of-town trip, and after being diagnosed with what a doctor thought was … MORE

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Judge: Doctor not at fault for McEwen’s stroke

September 8, 2009 Roger Simmons

A Maryland doctor will not be held liable for failing to diagnose the pre-stroke symptoms of former CBS and WKMG  anchor Mark McEwen. The Associated Press reports that Monday’s ruling in U.S. District Court in Baltimore is … MORE

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TV 27 to cover Obama; Good Morning America comes to Orlando

October 29, 2008 Roger Simmons

 A couple of quick notes, the first two courtesy of Sentinel TV Guy Hal Boedeker … WRDQ-Channel 27 will provide live coverage of the Central Florida speeches by former President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential candidate … MORE

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Former WKMG anchor Jacquie Sosa joining WOFL

October 25, 2008 Roger Simmons

Jacquie Sosa, who was paired with Mark McEwen in one of the earlier (and unsuccessful) attempts to revive WKMG’s morning news, will be back on TV in the mornings starting Thursday — the first day … MORE

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No Date Set for McEwen’s Return

January 9, 2008 Roger Simmons

After suffering a stoke in November, Local 6 morning and noon anchor Mark McEwen continues to improve but no date has been set for his return to the air, the station says. McEwen, who spent … MORE

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Special Monday focuses on Mark McEwen

August 19, 2007 Roger Simmons

WKMG will air "Miracle of Love," a special focusing on the recovery of Local 6 anchor Mark McEwen, Monday at 8 p.m. The show looks at McEwen’s battle after suffering a stroke in November 2005. … MORE

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Wilson next to go from WKMG mornings

April 5, 2007 Roger Simmons

The extreme makeover of Local 6’s First News morning show continues. A insider says employees were told that that traffic reporter Secily Wilson will be leaving the newscast on April 14. Technically, Wilson works for … MORE

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Changes keep coming at Local 6

March 30, 2007 Roger Simmons

Lots of personnel moves happening at WKMG. First, morning anchor Jacquie Sosa — who was supposed to return from maternity leave on Monday — was told her contract had not been renewed. She’s not expected … MORE

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