Longtime Miami Reporter Retires, Grateful for Having Made an Impact

By Stephanie Tsoflias Siegel 

WFOR reporter Gary Nelson has retired from the CBS station in Miami, Fla. after 26 years.

“It’s been a great 26-plus years. I’ve forged bonds that will be everlasting.”

In his farewell speech, Nelson acknowledged the work him and his co-workers produce each day.

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“I’m pleased that every once in a while I am able to make the world a better place through my work and our collective work.”

Nelson has received a number of Emmy and Associated Press awards as well as an Edward R. Murrow award.

His last day was Nov. 30.

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