For over 50 years, WWSB ABC 7 & MySuncoast.com has been the local news leader for the Suncoast. It's the only station with a team of extraordinarily experienced News Anchors who have covered the Suncoast's local news, weather and sports for decades. Our staff and talent live here, play here, and work here in the areas of Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis, Sarasota, Palmetto, Wauchula, Ellenton, Port Charlotte and more.

In November 2001, ABC 7 moved into its new digital state of the art facility in downtown Sarasota. With everything from robotic cameras to server-based video editing and playback, this 21,500 square foot building provides all the resources necessary to be the leader in local news coverage.

ABC 7 has more experience covering local news and weather than any other channel on the Suncoast from Manatee to Sarasota and Charlotte, DeSoto and Hardee Counties. ABC 7 reaches more than 400,000 households every day and is the most watched local TV station on the Suncoast. ABC 7 is carried on Verizon, Comcast, Bright House, DirecTV, Dish Network and on Digital Antenna, so our coverage extends to the ENTIRE Suncoast, from Palmetto to Port Charlotte.

Whether it's a breaking news story, hurricane coverage or a local high school sports victory, ABC 7 and MySuncoast.com is YOUR source for Suncoast News in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, DeSoto and Hardee Counties.

Broadcasting

News & Journalism

ABC 7 WWSB-TV

ABC 7 WWSB-TV's headquarters in Sarasota, FL, United States

Jeff Benninghoff

Joseph Dunn

John Heins

Dean Turcol

Thomas Cocks

Jeff Schlesser

The News and Production Team at ABC 7 WWSB-TV is responsible for delivering high-quality local news coverage to the Suncoast community. This team comprises a diverse group of professionals, including news producers, anchors, videographers, and digital content experts, who collaboratively create, curate, and broadcast news stories across various platforms. Their work includes live reporting, investigative journalism, sports coverage, and digital content management, ensuring comprehensive and timely news delivery to over 400,000 households in the region.

News and Production Team

The Broadcast Engineering team at ABC 7 WWSB-TV is responsible for maintaining and operating the technical infrastructure required for broadcasting high-quality local news, weather, and sports coverage. This includes managing robotic cameras, server-based video editing, and playback systems in their state-of-the-art digital facility. The team ensures seamless live broadcasts, both in-studio and on-location, and supports the technical needs of all productions to uphold the station's reputation as the leading news source on the Suncoast.

Broadcast Engineering

The Sales Team at ABC 7 WWSB-TV is responsible for identifying and securing advertising opportunities with local and national businesses. They develop tailored marketing solutions that leverage the station's various platforms, including television broadcasts and online presence through MySuncoast.com. The team consists of account executives and sales specialists who work closely with clients to maximize their reach and engagement with the Suncoast audience.

ABC 7 WWSB-TV

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News and Production Team

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ABC 7 WWSB-TV

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Teams

News and Production Team

Broadcast Engineering

Sales Team

Offices

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