Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" News Director at Wwsb. ", "WWSB: "ABC 7 engineers explain this weekend's Analog/Digital TV switch", 1/30/2009", "WWSB: "Switch to Digital TV delayed until June", 2/5/2009", "Calkins Selling 3 TVs, Exiting Broadcasting", "Gray TV to Buy Raycom in $3.65 Billion Deal", "Gray Acquiring Raycom For $3.65B, Forming No. Since then, she has been in the middle of all the big stories from the ice storm during the Super Bowl in 2000, to political races, the Buckhead day trader shootings, the Fulton County Courthouse shooting and Snowmageddon of 2013. Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. On cable, the station is the sole ABC affiliate on Comcast's southern Sarasota County systems and it competes with Fort Myers-based WZVN-TV (also known on-air as "ABC 7") in DeSoto and Charlotte counties. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. The following is a transcript of an interview with CIA director William Burns . function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" (AP) As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, CIA Director William Burns said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being "too confident" in his military's ability to grind Ukraine into submission. During her career, Turnbull has covered hurricanes in Virginia, then blizzards in Colorado. That has been a pattern with this administration from the beginning, where they have slow-rolled critical military weapons systems," he said. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; Misti was also working in Colorado Springs the night JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in Boulder and worked with investigative reporters for months on their coverage of the mystery. Steve Sabato has joined WWSB, the ABC affiliate for Sarasota, FL as news director. During her time as Managing Editor, WSB-TV has received additional Murrow awards and the Emmy for Overall News Excellence. function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. He oversees all evening newscasts. According to LinkedIn Jeff Schlesser started working on 1998, then the employee has changed 5 companies and 6 jobs. Find email for. In March 2004, the station dropped all mentions of its over-the-air signal on UHF channel 40 and rebranded as "ABC 7" (with the logo rebranded as a slightly modified version of the Circle 7 logo used by most of ABC's O&O stations) in reference to its cable channel position on Bright House Networks and Comcast in the station's service area. Previously, Jeff Schlesser worked as a News Director, and Senior Producer, and Special Projects Producer, and News Reporter / Producer, and News Reporter. Linda Carson, Co-Host of Suncoast View, has been at ABC 7 for 26 years. - Greta Van Susteren" var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! WWSB also competes with Orlando's ABC affiliate WFTV in Hardee County. Turnbull earned her Bachelors degree in Media Performance from Florida State University. "WWSB has an outstanding news operation and deep commitment to serving the Suncoast community," he said. var Q = Quotation.length; Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. Sarasota ABC affiliate WWSB has hired Jennifer Hardy as news director. Stephanie Roberts joined ABC7 in 2013 and is a host on Suncoast View. That's why I hope very much that they don't., Burns said China's leader, Xi Jinping, has closely watched how the war has evolved, and I think, in many ways, he's been unsettled and sobered by what he's seen. The CIA director spoke of where Putin's hubris has now gotten Russia, and said that in authoritarian systems, when nobody challenges a leader, you can make some huge blunders.. Her first day working inside WSBs newsroom was the day Atlanta firefighter Matt Moseley rescued worker Ivers Sims from a burning crane high above the city. Its an exciting time as we grow our capabilities to deliver local news and weather to our audience wherever they are. "WWSB has an outstanding news operation and deep commitment to serving the Suncoast community," Sabato said . The comments came at a critical juncture for the war as the Biden administration is confident that the Chinese leadership is considering" whether to provide lethal military equipment to Russia. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC // Free for all; but please leave in this header. Published: Mar. | Jace Harper is a Multi-Media Journalist at WWSB-TV ABC7. 2023 Cox Media Group. // Do not change anything below this line The decisions are part of an effort to cut spending on diversity, equity and inclusion. The company's operations currently include 14 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 59 radio stations, seven daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Misti has played an integral role on our news editorial team overseeing our day-to-day news coverage, and we are extremely fortunate that we can tap internal talent like Misti for this key leadership position, said Tim McVay, Vice President and General Manager for WSB-TV at Tuesdays station staff meeting. New York, [20], The Suncoast View is a locally produced talk show based on the ABC talk show The View. Turnbull has worked for WSB-TV for 16 years serving as Managing Editor over the past three and a half years. (Doubleday) Steve Sabota is leaving his role as ND, but he is not leaving the station. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; Our directors are called Technical Media Producers (TMPs), and as you can imagine, they do more than direct or push buttons on a master control computer. var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! We have tremendous confidence in Mistis leadership, editorial judgment and knowledge of what it takes to be WSB-TVs News Director.. // Do not change anything below this line The news department has also received many awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters including Best Newscast and Best Website. Jake Sullivan appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, CNN's State of the Union and ABC's This Week. McCaul was on ABC and Dan Sullivan was on NBC. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. KOAM is the news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas . [4] In December 2013, non-duplication rules enforced by ABC and cable companies threatened to remove WWSB from all Verizon FiOS systems due to the presence of WFTS-TV. Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. While working at WSB-TV, Turnbull has received 31 Emmy nominations and eight Emmy awards. WWSB has been digital-only since February 1, 2009. Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, said planes and long-range artillery could help end the war on a faster timeline. FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2021, file a worker in protectively overalls and carrying . Ron DeSantis, took aim Tuesday at issues related to . Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" Jeff works at Abc 7 Wwsb Tv as News Director. Greg specializes in consumer investigations and stories exposing scams and rip-offs. // ====================================== In the 1970s, WXLT also cleared some CBS and NBC programming not carried by their respective Tampa Bay stations, WTVT (channel 13) and WFLA-TV (channel 8). I am very pleased that he will now put his impressive skills to work for our great station. On average, Jeff Schlesser works for one company for 3 years 1 month. var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); // pattern, adding to the array. "I look forward to helping take ABC 7 News to the next level and expanding our exceptional news brand across multiple media platforms.". Contact if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y). It was not uncommon to see WXLT's billboards in Tampa, St. Petersburg or Largo. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; | Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; During the station's early days, WXLT's news coverage focused on local news and events, but to improve ratings, later expanded to "blood and guts" journalism focusing mainly on crime stories. Aaron Horvath, one half of the directing team behind the video game adaptation along with . She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. WWSB in Sarasota, Fla. and has worked at WTXL in Tallahassee, Fla. and WEAR in Pensacola, Fla. In 1972, for example, when The Joker's Wild debuted on CBS, it was preempted on WTVT but carried by WXLT. WWSB has been digital-only since February 1, 2009. The ABC Affiliate is part of Cox Media Group and ranks as Atlantas number one local television station. // ============================================== Jeff Schlesser works in the Broadcast Media. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Snacks and drinks will be provided. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC failures of government agencies, product flaws and other transparency issues. Biden said in an ABC News interview on Friday that he's "ruling it out for now," saying that they are not the weaponry that Ukrainians need in the near term. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. Jim DeLa is a digital producer at ABC7, writing for the Web and social media. On average, Jeff Schlesser works for one company for 3 years. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" // ====================================== Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" Attendees can bring their own brown bag lunch to the meeting. The co-director of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is coming to the defense of his star, Chris Pratt. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at www.coxmediagroup.com. Jeff is based out of Sarasota, Florida, United States and works in the Broadcast Media Production and Distribution industry. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. It was the first network-affiliated station in West Central Florida that was neither based in Tampa nor St. Petersburg. Twitter | "Steve is a highly regarded news executive with an impressive track record in broadcast news and digital media," said Benninghoff. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. The station also includes DeSoto and Hardee counties in its viewing area. Those achievements greatly increased WWSB's coverage area and its overlap with WFTS-TV (channel 28). var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); Burns said he judged Putin as quite determined to continue prosecuting the war, despite the casualties, tactical shortcomings and economic and reputational damage to Russia. Owned by Gray Television, WWSB maintains studios on 10th Street in the Rosemary District of Sarasota, and its transmitter is located on Rutland Road (County Road 675) in the unincorporated Manatee County community of Rye, about 5 miles (8km) east-southeast of Parrish. It was not available in high definition on Dish until 2017. He joined the ABC 7 news team in February 2023. // Free for all; but please leave in this header. 2,935 were here. All rights reserved. Sabato comes to the ABC station from Nashville, where he was partner/executive VP of media technology company Cell Journalist LLC. "This whole thing is taking too long, McCaul said. Her suicide occurred the day after a story she filed was cut for a story on a shootout at an area restaurant. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. was providing Ukraine with the military aid needed to retake territory seized by Russia. [15][16][17] The sale was completed on January 2, 2019.[18]. FILE - Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns speaks at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Va., July 8, 2022. // ============================================== Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. From 2007 until the fall of 2012, WWSB carried Sony Pictures Television's Jeopardy! Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. Steve Sabato was named director of news and digital content at WWSB Sarasota, Fla. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. The station also operates a news bureau in Venice, Florida. Steve is based out of Sarasota, Florida, United States and works in the Broadcast Media Production and Distribution industry. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. The smarter way to stay on top of broadcasting and cable industry. WWSB has an outstanding news operation and deep commitment to serving the Suncoast community, Sabato said in a statement. Mar 4, 2023. // ====================================== February 28, 2023 at 10:40 am EST. Nerissa is proud to call Florida her home for more than 20 years. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). The call letters were changed to the current WWSB on August 31, 1986. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus WWSB presently broadcasts 43 hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with 7 hours each weekday and three hours each on Saturdays and Sundays). Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' Josh Green appointed her, as well as several other familiar government faces, in December.. Betts is most well-known in the community for her work with women's rights and Title IX. _taboola.push({flush: true}); It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 24 from a transmitter on Rutland Road (County Road 675) in the unincorporated Manatee County community of Rye, about 5 miles ESE of Parrish. [11] The sale was completed on April 30, 2017. _taboola.push({flush: true}); Its also on. A box was placed on his desk to pack up his belongings. Jake Sullivan said the U.S. is already providing parts to keep Ukraine's fleet of Soviet-era jets flying, but supplying F-16s is really a question for another day, for another phase of the war. Previous Article. She was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Producer as the 11 p.m. Nightbeat producer and a coveted Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast as the 5 p.m. producer. HARDCOVER FICTION On November 5, 2001, the station relocated its operations from its longtime studios on Lawton Drive to its current location in the Rosemary District of Sarasota.