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WOFL promises new $1.5M radar will be most powerful in state

August 5, 2009 Roger Simmons

WOFL-Fox 35 is upping the ante in the area’s Doppler competition, announcing plans to build a $1.5 million Dual Polarization radar it says will be more powerful than all the other radars in the market … MORE

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WKMG’s Tom Sorrells and ‘the most important story I’ve ever done’

July 28, 2009 Roger Simmons

WKMG is living up to its “Local” 6 moniker Wednesday night, taking an hour of prime time to focus on something that impacts Central Floridians nearly every day: Lightning. “Lightning Strikes,” which airs at 8 p.m., is … MORE

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These Fox 35 reporters aren’t singing in the rain

July 14, 2009 Roger Simmons

If you live in Central Florida, chances are you’ve been caught in an unexpected thunderstorm. You know what it’s like — the weather is fine one minute, and the next it’s time to start building … MORE

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WFTV disputes WESH has most accurate weather forecast

June 7, 2009 Roger Simmons

Who has the most accurate weather forecast in Orlando? WESH says it does and that it has the certification to prove it. Top-rated WFTV says that’s baloney. WESH recently dropped its WeatherPlus branding for its … MORE

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Sorry WESH — NBC pulls plug on WeatherPlus

October 8, 2008 Roger Simmons

Anyone with concepts for a new weather slogan or ideas on how to program digital channel 2.2 should contact WESH-TV. NBC has decided to kill its WeatherPlus franchise and informed employees on Tuesday, TV Week … MORE

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Ike takes a swipe at WFTV crew in Texas

September 14, 2008 Roger Simmons

 WFTV sent its Mobile Cam to Texas to record Hurricane Ike’s landfall this past week. The Channel 9 crew got an eyefull of Ike. According to WFTV.com, the station’s crew was riding in its Hummer … MORE

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New meteorologist at CFN 13 is …

October 23, 2007 Roger Simmons

Tipsters say look for Pete Caggiano to be the new meteorologist on the staff of Central Florida News 13. Caggiano was the weekend meteorologist at Gainesville’s WCJB-ABC 20 from 2004 until May of this year. … MORE

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WESH names Mainolfi chief meterologist

May 2, 2007 Roger Simmons

In a move that I doubt surprises anyone, WESH on Tuesday named Tony Mainolfi its new chief meteorologist, effective immediately. I believe he is just the third chief meterologist in WESH’s 50-plus year history, joining … MORE

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WKMG’s new look is a little familiar

April 26, 2007 Roger Simmons

WKMG unveiled its new set — as well as new graphics, news music and a new weather center on Tuesday. The Local 6 Big Picture Weather Center is out — in is the Storm Tracking … MORE

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Catching up: Lots of “new” news to report

March 21, 2007 Roger Simmons

Dang, a lot of stuff has been going on since I took my spring break … NEW BABY: Central Florida’s largest team of broadcast meteorologists just got larger. WESH’s Leslie Hudson gave birth to Avery … MORE

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