ABC Action News - WFTS is the primary ABC network affiliate for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota television market, programming a strong schedule of news, sports and entertainment. ABC Action News has been named the Associated Press’ Best Overall News Operation for past four years. ABC Action News leads the way providing local news and weather coverage on-air, online and on mobile. ABC Action News includes I-Team special reports, Taking Action Against Domestic Violence campaigns, Dirty Dining and Florida’s most accurate weather forecasts.

The area has very diverse regions, from Pinellas County’s popular subtropical beaches and Ybor City’s Cuban heritage to the farmlands and orchards in Polk, Pasco and Highlands counties.

Tampa Bay is headquarters for a number of major corporations, including Bloomin’ Brands (Outback, Carrabbas), Raymond James Financial, Jabil Circuit, Wellcare Health Plans, Baycare Health Plans, Sykes Enterprises, Tech Data, Checkers and Rally’s, plus Hooters was founded in Clearwater and Publix Supermarkets was founded in Lakeland, Polk County, which borders Hillsborough.

Tampa, St. Petersburg and their counties have several hundred parks and zoos, including the theme park Busch Gardens (which is half zoo), Lowery Park, Florida Aquarium and the world-famous Clearwater Marine Aquarium (home of Winter of “Dolphin Tale” fame).

Tampa Bay is also home to the 2002 Super Bowl Champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004 Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay Lightning, perennial Arena Bowl winner Tampa Storm, Tampa Mutiny of MLS and borders the Orlando Magic market.

The University of South Florida is the fourth largest college in Florida with about 50,000 students and Tampa is also home to the University of Tampa, while St. Petersburg has St. Petersburg College and Eckerd University.

Tampa Preparatory School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School and Berkley Preparatory School as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

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WFTS-TV

WFTS-TV's headquarters in Tampa, FL, United States

Nick Nicholson

Jonathan Whitney

Mark Hopwood

Ashlin Cosentino

Reb Brownlow

Brandon Savio

The News Content Creation Team at WFTS-TV is responsible for producing high-quality, engaging news stories that resonate with the diverse Tampa Bay audience. This team of reporters, producers, anchors, and multimedia journalists collaborates to cover local events, in-depth investigations, and timely topics, ensuring comprehensive news coverage across multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, and social media. Their commitment to delivering accurate and impactful journalism has played a pivotal role in establishing WFTS as a trusted news source in the community.

News Content Creation Team

The Sales and Account Management Team at WFTS-TV is responsible for driving revenue by developing and maintaining relationships with local businesses and advertisers. They create tailored advertising solutions that leverage the station's diverse programming and strong audience engagement. This team also collaborates with clients to ensure effective campaign execution and maximizes their advertising impact across multiple platforms, including on-air, online, and mobile.

Sales and Account Management Team

The Broadcast Operations Team at WFTS-TV is responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery of live broadcasts and high-quality programming. This team manages technical operations, including studio production, weather forecasting, and engineering support, to guarantee that local news, sports, and entertainment content reaches viewers effectively. With a focus on innovation and reliability, they play a crucial role in maintaining the station's reputation for excellence in broadcasting.

Broadcast Operations Team

The Engineering and Technical Support Team at WFTS-TV is responsible for maintaining and improving the station's broadcast infrastructure and IT systems. This team ensures the seamless operation of all technical equipment, from studio setups to transmission systems, enabling the delivery of high-quality news and programming to the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota market. They also provide crucial technical support for live broadcasts, troubleshooting any issues that may arise to maintain uninterrupted service.

WFTS-TV

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Teams

News Content Creation Team

Sales and Account Management Team

Broadcast Operations Team

Engineering and Technical Support Team

Offices

WFTS-TV

Org chart

Teams

News Content Creation Team

Sales and Account Management Team

Broadcast Operations Team

Engineering and Technical Support Team

Offices

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