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Longtime WOKB-AM 1680 has left and is headed to "GPraise" WPOZ HD-3 106.3 FM. Thanks to Leo Vargas for the update.
February PPM Ratings Are In 3-30-25
See the Feb 2025 PPM Ratings here.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
January Ratings Are In 2-27-25
The PPM ratings for Orlando are here.
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.
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.
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