Citing Economy, Orlando’s WKMG Cuts Veteran Anchor

By Andrew Gauthier 

Orlando Sentinel


Jacqueline London
, one of the most recognizable anchors in this market, has left WKMG-Ch. 6 after nearly 14 years at the CBS affiliate. Her final broadcast at the station was 6 p.m. Thursday.

WKMG General Manager Skip Valet released a statement this morning exclusively to the Orlando Sentinel: “After a lengthy discussion based on this tough economy, WKMG has decided it is not feasible to employ three anchors for our 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. As part of this decision WKMG and Jacqueline London have decided to part company.” More…

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