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[TheRolyPoly 3510]

An IMPORTANT update regarding WSVN 7.

 

WSVN has started the groundbreaking on their new building in Miramar. Its scheduled to open in 2027 and my friend Craig Stevens has shared photos on LinkedIn on its ceremony including... its new future set once it moves in.

 

That new set... wow. The Newsplex is going to impress once again.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/craig-stevens-88067a6_wsvn-fox-abcmiami-activity-7402750480382111744-cVwz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABqGw-0BrOQ_9csrv95OAtvM37gqLkE_dSc

[mre29 1967]

4 hours ago, TheRolyPoly said:

That new set... wow. The Newsplex is going to impress once again.

 

 

Are those bottomless pits on either side of the desk? 

 

[nathannah 2792]

Never thought I'd appreciate it, but thank you Sunbeam for remaining stubborn to the open newsroom Newsplex when every news set these days is bereft of life but has plenty of screens. 

[MediaZone4K 2662]

10 hours ago, TheRolyPoly said:

An IMPORTANT update regarding WSVN 7.

 

WSVN has started the groundbreaking on their new building in Miramar. Its scheduled to open in 2027 and my friend Craig Stevens has shared photos on LinkedIn on its ceremony including... its new future set once it moves in.

 

That new set... wow. The Newsplex is going to impress once again.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/craig-stevens-88067a6_wsvn-fox-abcmiami-activity-7402750480382111744-cVwz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABqGw-0BrOQ_9csrv95OAtvM37gqLkE_dSc

Love the 18 logo in Channel 7 colors. Even more rare to see the 7 logo placed beside the FOX logo.

 

The new newsplex renderings are eeh. Doesn't seem as grand as the original 90s plex. Hopefully he lighting is smoother in this one. 

 

Edited December 6, 2025 by MediaZone4K

[AaronQ 309]

Longtime WSOC-TV helicopter (Chopper 9 SkyZoom) pilot Andy Holt retired from the station after decades of service. 

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/chopper-9-pilot-andy-holt-retires-after-decades-service/QDDNOXJEBBAHNOGT62N56RYRHA/?taid=6933640a09d35a0001bd14e2&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Bradley Benoit is WCJB's new Chief Meteorologist as Mike Potter exited today after a 33-year run, the last year or so as their chief.

 

https://www.wcjb.com/2025/12/05/bradley-benoit-named-chief-meteorologist-wcjb-tv20-news/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOgQzlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR6M7PqIe2o8bHsYkyqELgdGfc4FMBXd59fR7T5_XqKPcw8sSi8sJHMQ6I0L5Q_aem_RBzYtASe0P3ng8H-jlCO5A

 

This link contains Mike's final sign off from WCJB:

 

https://www.wcjb.com/2025/12/05/chief-meteorologist-mike-potter-says-goodbye-tv20-begins-his-retirement/

 

Another one said goodbye yesterday too in favor of retirement... WEAU's Judy Clark after 35 years there. This Facebook post is what it will do as the station didn't post it anywhere other than here:

 

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1262399212585100&id=100064450999381

 

EDIT: Adding another one... WKYT's Jim Caldwell. 12 years at YMT, 12 years at KYT and his 24 year run is over on TV.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wkyt.com/2025/12/05/wkyt-says-farewell-jim-caldwell/%3foutputType=amp

Edited December 6, 2025 by TheRolyPoly

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 1158]

WXMI meteorologist Reece Cole is stepping away from meteorology to pursue Financial Planning....

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Longtime WSFA anchor and reporter Sally Pitts will be transitioning away from the anchor desk in favor of behind-the-scenes action as the next news director.

 

She will remain on the air until January 4th, 2026. After this, she goes into her new role.

 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/12/08/wsfa-12-news-promotes-sally-pitts-news-director/

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

It was two and out for Paola Tristan Arruda at WESH 2.

 

She starts next week as KIRO's new morning traffic anchor (which is what she used to do at WGAL).

 

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/meet-kiro-7s-new-traffic-anchor-paola-tristan-arruda/LZ6N6M6VHVDFRAFYVUFDAES7PI/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6936c4d38411f50001aca83b&fbclid=IwY2xjawOkbvFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR4GYM8Mqg6c7D9gnXJNipOE-n7z6VRZgRrg4jZLyibNZR_bvVAykgx0st93dA_aem_C5w6AWnKE5fgvn0aUEzOlg

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Amanda Hara will be leaving WSMV Nashville but is staying with Gray Media as she's one of the new Regional Digital Directors now. Marius Payton is moving to mornings to anchor with longtime morning stalwart Holly Thompson.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSADicsj0_O/

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

KGET Bakersfield's chief weather forecaster Kevin Charette is leaving this Friday after a 20-year run, all of it on 17 News Sunrise.

 

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/kevin-charette-announces-his-departure-from-kget/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOlYwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR6EDeUQKTAgSkeX9ayTgw9lRPBgL6NC0y7h384u8_MjxxCdvLHN6ECBDXXRig_aem_GOL4ulFbhLGzDnb5zpg6xQ

[ScottSchell 423]

Well KTUL has a meteorologist that will be handling the weekday evenings and that is Kirsten Lang (formerly at KJRH years ago). She returned to Tulsa TV this evening at 5pm, so it will be her and Joie handling weather for Tulsa while OKC’s team will continue to help when either of them need off and OKC will still handle weekend shows (which is still stupid). One thing to note she wasn’t hired as the Chief Meteorologist that position is still being considered so there might be a chance she will end up as KTUL’s chief and would be the second female to be named the Chief at KTUL. I added her first full wx hit from the 5pm show.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Fza29sd8r/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

Edited December 10, 2025 by ScottSchell

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Retirement news coming in at the last minute...

 

KSNV's Jim Snyder is hanging it up after 38 years in journalism, the majority of that time at KSNV. Tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. is Jim's last newscast, and he gets to anchor it with another longtimer, his best friend Dana Wagner.

 

https://news3lv.com/news/arc/las-vegas-anchor-jim-snyder-retires-from-news-3-after-38-year-career-in-news

 

 

[Action Newsroom 1376]

Inside Edition's national correspondent

Megan Alexander will leave after 17 years.

https://deadline.com/2025/12/inside-edition-correspondent-megan-alexander-leaves-1236645146/

 

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Also, in retirement news, its WTAE's Michelle Wright after 31 years.

 

She's done at the end of February 2026.

 

https://www.wtae.com/article/michelle-wright-retire-wtae-2026/69696842

[SFTV 567]

After 27 years at KRON, Darya Folsom out 

 

https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/bay-area-morning-news-anchor-off-air-21237781.php

[panewswatcher69 29]

Since 1994, after 32 years, Michelle Wright, the longest-tenured morning news anchor in the Pittsburgh TV market, will retire from Hearst's WTAE Channel 4 following the Feb. 27, 2026 broadcast.

 

https://triblive.com/aande/movies-tv/tv-talk-michelle-wright-to-retire-from-wtae/

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Steve Weagle's final broadcast after 27 years at WPTV. He said he planned to retire four years ago... glad he stuck around for more time. But now... he's done. At least he gets to retire before Christmas.

 

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Longtime legendary WCBS-TV reporter Jennifer McLogan, long recognized for covering the Long Island beat, is stepping back from daily duties at WCBS-TV after 36 years, but is not retiring entirely from the station, staying part-time for 2-3 days a week.

 

Oh, and the McLogan staple will continue... as her daughter Elle is following in her footsteps, covering the Queens beat, and has been there since 2017. She put together the tribute for her own Mama.

 

 

[FiveNews 481]

RIP to Houston legend Dave Ward.

 

https://abc13.com/post/dave-wards-life-legacy-newsman-abc13/6127424/

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Another Portland departure coming. Not as long as Jeff Gianola's but still long enough to be recognized.

 

Its KGW's Drew Carney on the Sunrise show. Next Friday is his last before he's off to do mornings with Corey Rose at 9 KUSA in Denver.

 

25 years in Portland and 19 of them at KGW.

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSNiS4piaXS/?igsh=MTJvc255Y2FwdWU3MA==

[TheRolyPoly 3510]

Jennifer Correa recently came back to WPTV after a few months away to focus on her mental health.

 

Now, after 10 years on TV and 8 in South Florida (both Miami and WPB), this week is her last at WPTV and in the industry as a whole.

 

That's another met WPTV is now going to have to find for.

 

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=830670613177589&id=100087039721951

Edited December 15, 2025 by TheRolyPoly

[FiveNews 481]

The farewells for WFORs Eliott Rodriguez have started. He ends his long Miami career on Friday.

 

 

[MediaZone4K 2662]

1 hour ago, FiveNews said:

The farewells for WFORs Eliott Rodriguez have started. He ends his long Miami career on Friday.

 

 

Our veterans are going! Was this Elloitt's choice or CBS cuts?

 

I love that CBS News Miami showed clips of his time at Local 10, and didn't just whitewash it by saying he used to work at "another local tv station"

.

Edited December 17, 2025 by MediaZone4K

[AaronQ 309]

FOX 2's longtime investigative reporter Rob Wolcheck, who is known for his "Hall of Shame" segments, announces his retirement from FOX 2. His retirement is gonna be in March of next year. 

 

Edited December 17, 2025 by AaronQ