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WPLG is giving Dwight Lauderdale a major sendoff. There was a gathering at the station with the employees then a lunch at an area restaurant
The biggest surprise though was a live call from Gloria Estefan who wished Dwight well and also sent him a very delicious looking cake. Miami-Dade mayor Carlos Alvarez also made a pre-taped appearance wishing Dwight all the best.
Laurie Jennings said there will be more surprises during his final newscast tonight at 11pm.
Also, there’s a nice one on one video done exclusively for Local10.com in which Charlez Perez interviews Dwight Lauderdale about his early years in the TV biz and what it was like coming to Florida, first at WSVN then at WPLG.
Dwight Lauderdale will say goodnight to South Florida viewers for the last time on Wednesday at 11pm
Barry University in Miami is honoring Dwight Lauderdale with a scholarship in his name. The Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship will be given to broadcast communications students each semester.
Ann Bishop, another famous WPLG anchor who worked by side with Dwight Lauderdale, has a scholarship in her name at Barry University as well.
The Miami New Times annual ‘Best of Miami’ is out. Their best of media picks below
Best Sportscaster: Steve Shapiro WSVN; Reader’s Choice: Dan LeBatard 790 AM
Best TV News Anchor: Dwight Lauderdale WPLG; Reader’s Choice: Belkys Nerey WSVN
Best TV News Reporter: Jeff Weinsier WPLG (can you guess why?)
Best AM Radio Personality: Mike Andrews WKAT-AM 1360
Best FM Radio Personality: DJ Khaled 99Jamz WEDR-FM
Best Radio Station: Hot 97.7 FM; Reader’s Choice: 93 Rock
Best Miami Herald Columnist: Fred Grimm; also named Best Miami Herald Writer in 2002
Best Miami Herald Reporter: Jay Weaver
Best Neighborhood Newspaper: Calle Ocho News
Best Local Website: Crappers Quarterly
Best Blog: Eye on Miami
Dwight Lauderdale announced during the 11pm newscast last night that will be retiring at the end of may after 32 years at WPLG. He said he made the decision 3 years ago and joked that management and everyone kept telling him he’ll change his mind, but he has made up his mind.
As predicted Charlez Perez takes over after May next to Laurie Jennings, who as you’ll see in the video did her best to keep it together as Dwight announced he’s hanging it up.
Local10.com Video – Dwight announces retirement
Local10.com –
Anchor To Retire After 32 Years At Local 10
SinSentinel.com –
Dwight Lauderdale’s word is real: He’ll retire
Sunsentinel.com –
Channel 10’s Dwight Lauderdale to retire in May
The internets have spoiled the suspense. Other than this blog, the Miami Herald today gave out WPLG’s secret … Dwight Lauderdale is joining Don Noe in retirement!
And he’s only 56! Way too early to retire, no?
And he too passed through WSVN, then WCKT, before landing at WPLG in 1974. His contra expires June 1
Miami Herald -
Veteran anchor Lauderdale will sign off in spring
There is a promo runnin on WPLG, with Don Noe almost knee deep in water and he says someone at channel 10 also has a secret like he did back in November! Come Monday we’ll know who’s taking their shorts and galoshes and heading down to join Don and his boat in the Keys!
Who will it be? Could it be……?!
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