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5-2-25 Cox Media Group has announced Brandi Britain will join Morning show host Jay Edwards. Brandi comes from Atlanta, where she spent 11 years. |
A Party Coming To Orlando 5-1-25 Spanish AC WONQ-AM1030/93.9/103.5 owned by Q-Broadcasting Corporation, will debut a new format today (May 1) at 5PM. “A party coming to the radio” is what they have been promoting.  5-2-25
Leo Vargas
tells us; "...WONQ has
changed its music format from pop/ballads to reggaeton, with its name
changing from "Romantica" to "Party".
"...Other genres featured in the new "Party" format
besides reggaeton include hip-hop & pop rock." |
Movin' On Up 5-1-25 WDBO-AM 580/107.3 Orlando's Morning News will be add a co-host for Orlando’s Morning News with Scott Anez. Greg Rhodes will join Scott from 5AM-9AM. |
PPM Ratings 4-29-25 March 2025 PPM ratings are in, here. |
Alan Rock Passes 4-29-25 Long time CFLRadio personality Alan Rock has passed. WUCF-FM 89.9 posted the news on their Facebook page. "It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of beloved host Alan Rock, who brought his love of jazz to WUCF Jazz since 2001 and even earlier, through the hundreds of jazz albums he generously donated. Alan’s voice introduced legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Tony Bennett to countless listeners. Alan loved to laugh and to make others laugh. A small family gathering is planned, and we’ll share more about a community tribute soon. |
Leo Vargas Departs WDBO 4-26-255 Leo Vargas, a great resource for us, has left WDBO-AM 580/107.3 after almost three years. Here's what he posted on his social media sites. Here's my personal thanks for all your submissions, Leo. "After nearly three years, my time at WDBO has come to an end. Yesterday was my last day. Thank you all for tuning in & for your support throughout my on-air journey at the station. It was truly an honor. Thanks to Cox Media Group & all who have helped me get to where I am today. I'm very grateful to have had this awesome opportunity. On to new adventures..." |
Calder Has Left The Building 4-26-25 Will Calder has left WOMX-FM 105.1 as Brand Manager. Will also programmed WPYO-FM 95.3 until Cox sold the station in 2022 to Spanish Broadcasting System for $12.5 million. |
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Bill Barber Passes 4-13-25 Long time CFLRadio personality Bill Barber has passed away. Bill worked at WSLC-AM 1340, WFIV-AM 1080, WLOF-AM 950, WBJW-FM 105.1 FM, WWKA-FM 92.3 and WEBG 100.3 FM. In Memory |
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Happy Birthday! 4-10-25 Voice track artist and former Central Florida Radio personality Kathy Aparo celebrates today. A good friend of this site "Slats" (Tim Guinane) blows out the candles on Sat. Celebrating on Sunday are Tracey Young and Shawn Burke and Timmy Vee. On Monday Steve Schiffman cuts the cake. Hope you all have a wonderful birthday. |
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Magda Ivette Torres To Retire 4-9-25 From Leo Vargas: Magda Ivette Torres, host of the long-running news/talk show "En Agenda con Magda Ivette Torres" (airing on WPRD-AM 1440 "La Voz"), will be retiring due to health complications and the show will be coming to an end as a result. Her co-host and husband Elliot Uriel Hernandez made the announcement on-air that today (April 2nd) is the show's final broadcast. Magda Ivette Torres herself was unfortunately not present. "En Agenda con Magda Ivette Torres" has been on the radio in Orlando since 2003, starting on WPRD-AM 1440 "La Fantastica". The show briefly moved to WONQ-AM 1030 "La Grande" and later WNTF-AM 1580 "Latina" before moving back to its original home at WPRD (now known as "La Voz" 1440 AM), where it continued to air until April 2. |
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SOLD: WKQK 4-9-25 Will Standley, owner of 321 Corporation's WKQK-AM 1300/104.5 FM in Cocoa Beach has filed an asset purchase agreement with the FCC. The purchaser will be First Baptist Church Inc. 321 Corporation has an unpaid debt to the FCC. The purchase price is $11,629.96, the amount owed by Standley. |
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David Plotkin Passes 4-8-25 David J. Plotkin of Longwood, FL., passed away unexpectedly on April 1 of heart failure at the age of 46. David was born on March 7, 1979 in Livingston, NJ. to Richard and Mary Plotkin. Dave was predeceased by his father, Richard Plotkin. He is survived by his mother, Lynn Plotkin, of Winter Park, FL and his brother Ian Plotkin (Heather) of Plainfield, NJ as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and a niece who loved him dearly. A memorial has been scheduled for May 2 at 4:00 p.m. at DeGusipe Funeral Home in Maitland. All are welcome to attend and honor Dave’s life. In Memory |
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Glenn Allgood Has Left The Building 4-1-25 Longtime WOKB-AM 1680 has left and is headed to "GPraise" WPOZ HD-3 106.3 FM. Thanks to Leo Vargas for the update. |
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February PPM Ratings Are In 3-30-25 See the Feb 2025 PPM Ratings here. |
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Rumor Mill 3-27-25 Word on the street says Cox Media Group is exploring the sale of its broadcast divisions. Apollo Global Management, acquired a majority stake in CMG from Cox Enterprises in 2019. Stations owned by CMG in Central Florida include; WDBO-AM 580, WWKA-FM 92.3, WCFB-FM 94.5, WOEX-FM 96.5 and WMMO-FM 98.9. |
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Congratulations! 3-27-25 Linda Byrd, retired Division President and current Advisor at iHeart Media will be inducted into the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Jun3 26. |
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WLZR Is No More 3-21-25 Cumulus Licensing has shut down WLZR-AM 1560/107.9 FM. WLZR was one of under performing stations owned by Cumulus. |
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2025 The Academy of Country Music® Radio Awards Nominees 3-10-25 Central Florida stations nominated for Station of the Year Large Market: WWKA-FM 92.3 and for On-Air Personality Medium Market: WPCV-FM 97.5 morning team; Julie (Julie Kansy) and DJ (Dale Sellers). |
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David Espinosa-Hall Exits WDBO 3-4-25 WDBO-AM 580/107.3 FM reporter David Espinosa-Hall has left the building. David joined WDBO in December of 2024. Thanks to Leo Vargas. |
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January Ratings Are In 2-27-25 The PPM ratings for Orlando are here. |
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New Afternoon Host/APD At WMMO 2-25-25 Cox Media Group has named "Supa Dave" Fragale Assistant Program Director and afternoon host at WMMO-FM 98.9. Dave has worked in Orlando for seventeen years. Mostly of his work was at iHeartMedia. |
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Malaquias Bosques Passes 2-16-25 According to Leo Vargas, Malaquias Bosques, who managed WJVE-FM 97.1, an LP Spanish Christian station licensed to Debary, passed away last week. Bosques also previously worked at WSDO-AM 1400 in Sanford. |
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Luis D. Almodovar Jr. aka "Big Lou" Has Passed 2-5-25 Thanks to Leo Vargas; "Big Lou" who worked at WJHM-FM 101.9 and WPYO-FM 95.3 passed away. In Memory |
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