Awards presented to winners in May 2020.
37 radio and television stations submitted more than 550 entries in the contest, which featured news and sports stories from 2019.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were not able to hold an in person award’s gala. In lieu, we invite award winners to submit photos with their awards so we may share them here.
You may email your photos at any time to FloridaNewsAwards@gmail.com
Best Morning Newscast
- First Place -
“Hurricane Dorian”
John Ambrogne, Ryan Burkett, Cathleigh Winningham
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
None
Best Evening Newscast
- First Place -
“Generation Under Fire: Guns, Rights, And Safety”
Victoria Lyons, Landon McReynolds, Tiffany Anthony
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
“WESH 2 News At 11pm”
Belal Jaber, Jim Payne, Meredith McDonough
WESH-TV
General Assignment
- First Place -
“Senior Care In Question: Guardians In Disguise”
Greg Angel, Vincent Earley, Eugene Buenaventura
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
“Parkland Survivor Remembers”
Dalia Dangerfield, Adam Vance
Spectrum Bay News 9
General Assignment | Long
- First Place -
“Traffic Stop Arrest”
Mike Holfeld, Robert Breuer
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
“Hurricane Ivan: 15 Year Impact”
Erin Murray, Jeff Joiner, Mike Clay
Spectrum Bay News 9
Breaking News | Individual
- First Place -
“Bus Overturns On I4”
Nadeen Yanes, Jeff Segers
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
“Wild Bill's Fire”
Laurie Davison, Timothy F. Kania
Spectrum Bay News 9
Breaking News | Station
- First Place -
“Emergency On I-4”
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
“Stolen Car And Motorcycle Chase”
Michelle Imperato, Jason Guy, Janna Rowell
WESH-TV
Continuing Coverage
- First Place -
Hurricane Maria Still Felt Two Years Later
Erin Murray, Ruben Almeida Jr.
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
Florida Teachers, Failing And Frustrated: The New Law
Katie Lagrone, Matthew Apthorp
WFTS-TV
Team Coverage
- First Place -
“Florida's Space Race”
Allison McGinley
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
“Generation Under Fire: Guns, Rights, And Safety”
Allison McGinley
WKMG-TV
Investigative | Single
- First Place -
“Lot Security Exposed”
Mike Deforest, Darran Caudle
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
“The Price Of Protection”
Adam Walser, Randy Wright, Erin Smith
WFTS-TV
Investigative | Series
- First Place -
“Kids And School Threats: Zero Tolerance”
Katie Lagrone, Matthew Apthorp
WFTS-TV
- Finalist -
“Baker Act: A Broken System”
Stephanie Coueignoux , Joh Ficurilli
Spectrum News 13
Series / Franchise
- First Place -
“Florida On A Tankful: A Journey Across The Sunshine State”
Caitlin Wilson
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
“We The People”
Craig Patrick, Craig Davisson
WTVT-TV
Environmental | Single
- First Place -
Urban Forager
Erin Murray, Joh Ficurilli
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
Pawsitive Results: K9s Saving Citrus
Greg Angel, Eugene Buenaventura
Spectrum News 13
Environmental | Series
- First Place -
Florida's Toxic Algae Crisis In Depth
Craig Patrick, Craig Davisson
WTVT-TV
- Finalist -
Not Up To Code: Are Florida's Wind Codes Strong Enough?
Lauren Powell, Phil Buck, Paul Thorson
WTSP-TV
Education | Single
- First Place -
Passion And Purpose
Erin Murray, Eugene Buenaventura
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
Juegos Infantiles, Tradicional O Digital
Maylin Leganoa, Patricia Perez-Hidalgo
WSCV-TV
Education | Series
- First Place -
Classrooms In Crisis
Jennifer Titus, Lauren Powell, Paul Thorson
WTSP-TV
- Finalist -
None
Transportation / Traffic
- First Place -
Newsnight: Transportation Reporting
Steve Mort, Tricia Connelly
WUCF-TV
- Finalist -
Semi Safe
Jennifer Titus, Heather Bailey, Paul Thorson
WTSP-TV
Feature | Hard
- First Place -
Gone: The Swan Case
Cait Mcvey, Amanda Salvucci
Spectrum Bay News 9
- Finalist -
Watchdog: Dangerous Dogs
Stephanie Coueignoux , Eugene Buenaventura
Spectrum News 13
Feature | Light
- First Place -
Ozzie The Rocket Man
Paul Giorgio
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
Sax For Veterans
Paul Giorgio, Matt Austin
WKMG-TV
Feature | Cultural / Historical
- First Place -
Honoring Tampa Bay's Black History
Emerald Morrow, Gene Yagle, Mitchell Wallace
WTSP-TV
- Finalist -
Destino, El Camino De Santiago
Adriana Navarro, Adrian Mauceri
WJAN-TV
Politics / Government | Single
- First Place -
Exclusive Trump Is Coming To Orlando
Greg Angel, Jon Shaban
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
None
Politics / Government | Series
- First Place -
Inside Florida Politics
Greg Angel, Joh Ficurilli, Ruben Almeida
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
Furlough Effects On The Space Coast
Krystel Knowles
Spectrum News 13
Politics / Government | Station
- First Place -
The Politics Of It All
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
None
Public Affairs / Documentary / TV Magazine
- First Place -
Desamparados De Miami, Sin Cama En El Paraiso
Adrian Mauceri, Adriana Navarro, Miguel Cossio
WJAN-TV
- Finalist -
The Price Of Protection
Adam Walser, Randy Wright, Erin Smith
WFTS-TV
Weather Reporting | Single
- First Place -
The Weather Experts: Tornado Warning
Spectrum News 13 Weather Experts
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
Chaos And Charity: Dorian's Impact On The Bahamas
Greg Angel, Adam Vance
Spectrum News 13
Weather Reporting | Series
- First Place -
Hurricane Dorian Team Coverage
Spectrum News 13 Weather Experts
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
Hurricane Michael: A Year In Disaster
Julie Gargotta, Eugene Buenaventura
Spectrum News 13
Sports | Series
- First Place -
En La Meta, Del Campo De Batala Al Sueño Olimpico
Adrian Mauceri, Irene Diaz, Miguel Cossio
WJAN-TV
- Finalist -
None
Website / Digital
- First Place -
News 13 Digital Presence
Melissa Calhoun, Kate Fox, Audrea Huff
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
Spectrum Bay News 9 Digital Footprint
Spectrum Bay News 9
Use Of Technology
- First Place -
The Broadcast App And 360 Cam
Allison Mcginley, Daniel Dahm
WKMG-TV
- Finalist -
Fox13 Afternoon Daily Live Segment
Chip Brewster, Mike Hughes
WTVT-TV
Community Service | Station
Fox 13 Care Force
Jeff Maloney, John Hoffman, Kristin Moore
WTVT-TV
Overall Station Of The Year
Spectrum News 13: News, Weather, Now
Spectrum News 13
INDIVIDUAL TELEVISION I HONORS
News Anchor | Anchor Team
- First Place -
The Wesh 2 News Sunrise Anchor Team
Jason Guy, Michelle Imperato
WESH-TV
- Finalist -
Allison Kropff
WTSP-TV
Reporter
- First Place -
Laurie Davison
Spectrum Bay News 9
- Finalist -
Erin Murray
Spectrum News
Multi Media Reporter
- First Place -
Ashley Paul
Spectrum Bay News 9
- Finalist -
Kim Leoffler
Spectrum Bay News 9
Traffic Reporter/Anchor
- First Place -
Sarah Phinney
WFTS-TV
- Finalist -
None
Weather Caster
- First Place -
Bryan Karrick
Spectrum News 13
- Finalist -
None
Photojournalist
- First Place -
Matthew Apthorp
WFTS-TV
- Finalist -
Yes We Cam!!!
Eugene Buenaventura
Spectrum News 13
Editor
- First Place -
Matthew Apthorp
WFTS-TV
- Finalist -
I <3 Premiere Pro
Eugene Buenaventura
Spectrum News 13
Producer
- First Place -
“Water Emergency”
Richard Engelhardt
WPLG-TV
- Finalist -
“Plantation Explosion”
Richard Engelhardt
WPLG-TV
Best Morning Newscast
- First Place -
Corey Jones: A Bittersweet Conclusion
Beverly Robertson, Ashley Glass , Matt Lincoln
WPEC-TV
- Finalist -
None
Best Evening Newscast- First Place -
4pm Breaking Newscast: Missing Kids Found
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
Mark Sievers Convicted
Rebecca Ollier, Chris Cifatte, Courtney Barrow
WINK-TV
General Assignment
- First Place -
Problems At Harold House
Bo Harris, Dawn Lopez
WJAX-TV
- Finalist -
Dorian's Aftermath
Merris Badcock
WPTV-TV
General Assignment | Long
- First Place -
Heroes In The Storm
Vic Micolucci, Joe Owens, Jodi Mohrmann
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
Beating Autism With Stem Cells
Luli Ortiz, Max Shepman
WPEC-TV
Breaking News | Individual
- First Place -
Breaking: Latest In Search For Missing 5-Year-Old Taylor Williams
Tenikka Smith Hughes
WJAX-TV
- Finalist -
Breaking: 737 Crash Lands Into River
Tenikka Smith Hughes
WJAX-TV
Breaking News | Station
- First Place -
Tornado Outbreak
WJAX-TV
- Finalist -
Cape Tornado
WBBH-TV
Continuing Coverage
- First Place -
Where's Taylor?
WJAX-TV
- Finalist -
Justice For Layla
WBBH-TV
Team Coverage
- First Place -
Nas Pensacola Shooting
Kimberly Wyatt
WEAR-TV
- Finalist -
Miracle On The St Johns
WJAX-TV
Investigative | Single
- First Place -
Accused Contractor Caught At Poker Room
Tarik Minor, Jodi Mohrmann, Eric Wallace
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
Illegal Charters
Evan Dean, Kirk Erwin, Tiffany Myers
WBBH-TV
Investigative | Series
- First Place -
JTA Bus Security
Kelly Wiley, Joe Owens, Joe Drumm
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
Pressure Mounts For Sheriff To Step Down
Jane Monreal, Curt Tremper, Kevin Smith
WFTX-TV
Series / Franchise
- First Place -
Send Ben
Ben Becker
WJAX-TV
- Finalist -
Story 2 Share
WBBH-TV
Environmental | Single
- First Place -
Hidden In The Sand
Alanna Quillen
WPTV-TV
- Finalist -
Building On A Landfill
Renee Beninate, Hudson Miller
WEAR-TV
Education | Single
- First Place -
Schools Adjusting After Hurricane Michael
Hannah Mackenzie, Tristan Turner
WEAR-TV
- Finalist -
A 'B' After The Bullets
Tenikka Smith Hughes , Diar Gilyana
WJAX-TV
Education | Series
- First Place -
Chronicle: Safe Schools, Safe Kids
Mark Kelly, Erin Guy , Emily Thompson
WPBF-TV
- Finalist -
Parkland: One Year Later
Danielle Waugh, Wally Lurz, Maria Tomasch
WPEC-TV
Transportation / Traffic
- First Place -
Waiting In The Dark
Sara Girard, Mike Danielewski
WINK-TV
- Finalist -
Highway Hazard
Tarik Minor, Jodi Mohrmann, Joe Drumm
WJXT-TV
Feature | Hard
- First Place -
Smiles Fade
Jeff Butera, Scott Reilly, Tiffany Myers
WZVN-TV
- Finalist -
Jeffrey Epstein: Freely Incarcerated
Merris Badcock, Jim Sitton
WPTV-TV
Feature | Light
- First Place -
Smiling At The Courthouse
Chorus Nylander, Jeremy Partridge
WEAR-TV
- Finalist -
Honor Flight
Sean Martinelli, Sebastian Gonzalez, Tiffany Myers
WBBH-TV
Feature | Cultural / Historical
- First Place -
Original Gangster
Scott Johnson, Joe Owens, Kathryn Bonfield
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
Hispanic Heritage
Annaliese Garcia, Sebastian Gonzalez
WBBH-TV
Politics / Government | Single
- First Place -
Mexico Beach: An Uphill Struggle
Danielle Waugh, Wally Lurz, Maria Tomasch
WPEC-TV
- Finalist -
None
Public Affairs / Documentary / Tv Magazine
- First Place -
The Legacy Of Lynyrd Skynyrd
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
Igniting The Future: The Stem Education Revolution
Melanie Lawson
WJXT-TV
Weather Reporting | Single
- First Place -
Voyage Of Mercy
Todd Mcdermott , Joel Waldmann, Heath Myrick
WPBF-TV
- Finalist -
The Crossing
Joel Waldmann, Tiffany Kenney
WPBF-TV
Weather Reporting | Series
- First Place -
Hurricane Michael: One Year Later
Jennifer Ready, Joe Owens, Jodi Mohrmann
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
None
Sports | Single
- First Place -
Passing On The Passion
Sebastian Gonzalez, Andrew Mcdevitt
WBBH-TV
- Finalist -
Northwest Florida To Nfl
Steve Nissim, Darrin Mcallister
WEAR-TV
Website / Digital
- First Place -
News4Jax.Com
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
NBC-2
WBBH-TV
Digital Programming
- First Place -
Into Thin Air: Haleigh Cummings
Jennifer Waugh, Eric Wallace, Mike Jones
WJXT-TV
- Finalist -
None
Use Of Technology
- First Place -
Use Of Tech Channing Frampton
WINK-TV
- Finalist -
The Alert Center
WBBH-TV
Community Service | Station
NBC-2 Alert Lights
WBBH-TV
Overall Station Of The Year
WJXT / NEWS4JAX 2019
WJXT-TV
INDIVIDUAL TELEVISION II HONORS
News Anchor | Anchor Team
- First Place -
Hurricane Dorian's Wrath
WPBF 25 News
- Finalist -
Channing Frampton
WINK-TV
Reporter
- First Place -
Danielle Waugh
WPEC-TV
- Finalist -
Brenna Weick
WBBH-TV
Multi Media Reporter
- First Place -
Miranda Christian
WPTV-TV
- Finalist -
Victoria Wresilo
WBBH-TV
Weather Caster
- First Place -
Rob Duns
WBBH-TV
- Finalist -
Mike Buresh
WJAX-TV
Photojournalist
- First Place -
Kirk Erwin
WBBH-TV
- Finalist -
My Favorite Thing All Year
Wally Lurz
WPEC-TV
Editor
- First Place -
Southwest Florida True Crime
Jonathan Melton
WINK-TV
- Finalist -
Kirk Erwin
WBBH-TV
Producer
- First Place -
Action News Jax At 6
Eric Wiener
WJAX-TV
- Finalist -
Layla’s Killer Caught
Abigail Meier
WZVN-TV
Best Morning Newscast
- First Place -
Newschannel 7 At 11 A.M.
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
News 13 This Morning
Kelsey Peck, Chris Marchand, Lauren Hope
WMBB-TV
Best Evening Newscast
- First Place -
WCTV 11pm Newscast Oct 23, 2019
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
Newschannel 7 At 6 P.M.
WJHG-TV
General Assignment
- First Place -
VA Thinks Veteran Is Dead
Olivia Michael
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Fly Invasion
Erika Orstad
WMBB-TV
General Assignment | Long
- First Place -
Mexico Beach Sisters
Jordan Mccool
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Hurricane Michael Six Month Anniversary
Kelly Grosfield
WMBB-TV
Breaking News | Individual
- First Place -
Fiery Taco Bell Attack
Katie Kaplan
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
Paul Brent Art Gallery Fire
Mackenzie McClintock
WMBB-TV
Continuing Coverage
- First Place -
Markel Murder Trial
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
Bay County’s Tent Community
Olivia Michael
WJHG-TV
Team Coverage
- First Place -
President Trump Delivers Hurricane Recovery News
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Hurricane Dorian On The Horizon
WCTV-TV
Investigative | Single
- First Place -
Digging Into Debris
Olivia Michael
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
None
Investigative | Series
- First Place -
Lynn Haven Indictments
Kelly Grosfield, Kayla Tucker, Faith Graham
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
None
Series / Franchise
- First Place -
Faces & Places Of The Panhandle
Ron Marasco, Neysa Wilkins
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
What We've Learned
Kelly Grosfield
WMBB-TV
Education | Single
- First Place -
Students Homeless After Hurricane Michael
Gretchen Kernbach
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Schools Closing
Kirsten Mitchell
WMBB-TV
Education | Series
- First Place -
Mental Health In Schools
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
None
Transportation / Traffic
- First Place -
The Panhandling Problem: When Public Safety Clashes With The 1st Amendment
Haley Wade
WCJB-TV
- Finalist -
None
Feature | Hard
- First Place -
First Responders Reflect
Gail Levy
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Church Communities Recover
Neysa Wilkins
WJHG-TV
Feature | Light
- First Place -
Shoe Cobbler Family
Ron Marasco
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Kay's Christmas Lights
Jacob Murphey
WCTV-TV
Feature | Cultural / Historical
- First Place -
Glenwood And Millville Forgotten
Jarell Baker
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Emmett Till App
Jacob Murphey
WCTV-TV
Politics / Government | Single
- First Place -
Gillum Ethics Settlement
Monica Casey
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
None
Politics / Government | Station
- First Place -
FBI Corruption Probe
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
None
Public Affairs / Documentary / TV Magazine
- First Place -
Panhandle Strong | One Year Later
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
Hurricane Michael Special
WJHG-TV
Weather Reporting | Single
- First Place -
Tropical Storm Nestor
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Polar Vortex
Charles Roop
WCTV-TV
Sports | Single
- First Place -
Dalton Mask
Courtney Mims
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
Edgewater Gym Rebuild
Emma Stamps
WMBB-TV
Sports | Series
- First Place -
Scholar Athlete
Emma Stamps
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
None
Sports | Feature
- First Place -
Edgewater Gym Reopens One Year Later
Joel Sebastianelli
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Kindness Wins: Kids Write Letters To Fsu Football Players
Michael Hudak
WCTV-TV
Website / Digital
- First Place -
Mypanhandle.Com
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
WCJB-TV
Digital Programming
- First Place -
News 13: Our Story
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
Countdown To Kickoff Special
WCTV-TV
Use Of Technology
- First Place -
Ginger Zee Tours Panama City
Ross Whitley, Kayla Tucker
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
None
Community Service | Station
WCJB Community Service Initiatives
WCJB-TV
Overall Station Of The Year
WCTV-TV
INDIVIDUAL TELEVISION III HONORS
News Anchor | Anchor Team
- First Place -
Sophia Hernandez
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
Michael Hudak
WCTV-TV
Reporter
- First Place -
Jordan Mccool
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
None
Multi Media Reporter
- First Place -
Lanetra Bennett
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
Jarell Baker
WJHG-TV
Digital Journalist
- First Place -
Michael Hudak
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
Patricia Matamoros
WCJB-TV
Weathercaster
- First Place -
Ryan Michaels
WJHG-TV
- Finalist -
Ross Whitley
WMBB-TV
Producer
- First Place -
Emily Middleton
WCTV-TV
- Finalist -
Sierra Peele
WCTV-TV
Sportscaster
- First Place -
Emma Stamps
WMBB-TV
- Finalist -
Ryan Kelly
WCTV-TV
radio I
Best Radio Newscast
- First Place -
Jacksonville's Morning News - Tracking Hurricane Dorian
WOKV-FM
- Finalist -
Christine Dimattei
WLRN News
General Assignment
- First Place -
Quiet Streets, Empty Markets On The Sunday Trump Promised Ice Raids
WLRN News
- Finalist -
On Berlin Wall Anniversary, New College Students Tear Down Their Own
Kerry Sheridan
WUSF-FM
General Assignment | Long
- First Place -
Forensic Facility Teaches How Florida's Environment Affects Bodies
Mark Schreiner
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
A Miami Neighborhood Divided Over Unregulated Surveillance
Danny Rivero
WLRN News
Breaking News
- First Place -
Wildfire Closes I-95
WOKV-FM
- Finalist -
Shooting At Sebring Bank
Tony Marino
WDBO-FM
Continuing Coverage
- First Place -
Selections From Voting Rights Restoration: Tracking Florida's Amendment 4
Danny Rivero
WLRN News
- Finalist -
State’s Credentialing Process For Autism Therapists Causing Issues
Daylina Miller
WUSF-FM
Team Coverage
- First Place -
WOKV News Team Tracks Hurricane Dorian
WOKV-FM
- Finalist -
State Attorney: No Civilians Hit By Friendly Fire In Pulse Shooting
Nicole Darden-Creston, Brendan Byrne, Amy Green
WMFE-FM
Investigative | Single
- First Place -
Number Of Cuban Nationals Detained By Ice Has Skyrocketed, New Data Shows
Danny Rivero
WLRN News
- Finalist -
None
Investigative | Series
- First Place -
TSA In Turmoil
Abe Aboraya, Danielle Prieur, Isaac Babcock
WMFE-FM
- Finalist -
Florida Fails To Open Methadone Clinics In Opioid Crisis
Julio Ochoa
WUSF-FM
Series / Franchise
- First Place -
Voting Rights Restoration: Tracking Florida's Amendment 4
Danny Rivero
WLRN News
- Finalist -
The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees
Robin Sussingham, Cathy Carter, Steve Newborn
WUSF-FM
Environmental | Single
- First Place -
Endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrows Released Into The Wild Despite Concerns
Amy Green
WMFE-FM
- Finalist -
Miami-Dade County Is Tackling Carbon Pollution At An Unlikely Place: The Morgue
Jenny Staletovich
WLRN News
Environmental | Series
- First Place -
Coral Whisperer, Killer Heat And Honey Bees
Steve Newborn
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
None
Education | Single
- First Place -
Words Will Take You Places
Cathy Carter
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
Inside 'The Teachers' Lounge': A Veteran Miami-Dade Educator Pens Play About School Politics
Jessica Bakeman
WLRN News
Feature | Hard
- First Place -
After 90 Years, Greyhound Dog Racing Comes To An End In Sarasota
Cathy Carter
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
Liberty City Gun Violence Survivor: The Mental Part Is A Very, Very Tough Road
Nadege Green
WLRN News
Feature | Light
- First Place -
Music Therapy In Nicus Helps Babies Go Home Sooner
Stephanie Colombini
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
How Many Horseshoe Crabs Are In Florida? Growing Volunteer Effort Aims To Find Out
Kerry Sheridan
WUSF-FM
Feature | Cultural / Historical
- First Place -
Pikliz: A Spicy Haitian Condiment Gets A Lot Of Love In South Florida's Food Scene
Nadege Green
WLRN News
- Finalist -
Fifty Years After Apollo, Nasa Targets Moon Once More
Brendan Byrne
WMFE-FM
Politics / Government | Single
- First Place -
Going To The End Of The Suncoast Parkway Toll Road - At Least For Now
Steve Newborn
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
Meet The Woman Managing Fort Lauderdale's Economy After Dark
Caitie Switalski
WLRN News
Politics / Government | Series
- First Place -
The New Reality For Cuban Immigration To The U.S.
Danny Rivero
WLRN News
- Finalist -
Post-Parkland: Safety & Policing Policies Have Changed
Danny Rivero, Caitie Switalski
WLRN News
Politics / Government | Station
- First Place -
WLRN News
- Finalist -
None
Public Affairs
- First Place -
TSA In Turmoil
Matthew Peddie, Abe Aboraya, Danielle Prieur
WMFE-FM
- Finalist -
Sundial: Immigration Town Hall
Luis Hernandez, Chris Remington, Alejandra Martinez
WLRN News
Weather Reporting
- First Place -
Bahamas Victims Know What Scientists Warn Monster Storms Are The New Normal
Tim Padgett
WLRN News
- Finalist -
WOKV News Team Tracks Severe Weather
WOKV-FM
Sports | Feature
- First Place -
Breast Cancer Survivors Form Bonds, Gain Strength Through Dragon Boat Racing
Cathy Carter
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
The Alliance Of American Football: The League That Wasn’t
Talia Blake
WMFE-FM
Use Of Sound
- First Place -
Hip-Hop Architecture Camp Teaches Kids To Re-Imagine Their Communities
Kerry Sheridan
WUSF-FM
- Finalist -
If A Lake Could Sing, What Would It Sound Like? This Scientist Found The Answer In Big Data
Jenny Staletovich, Alicia Zuckerman, Wilson Sayre
WLRN News
Website / Digital
- First Place -
WOKV.com
WOKV-FM
- Finalist -
WUSFnews.org
Carl Lisciandrello, Mary Shedden
WUSF-FM
Digital Programming
- First Place -
Odd Ball Podcast
Lindsey Kilbride, Bonnie Zerr, Ray Hollister
WJCT-FM
- Finalist -
None
Overall Station Of The Year
WLRN News
INDIVIDUAL RADIO I HONORS
News Anchor | Anchor Team
- First Place -
Luis Hernandez
WLRN News
- Finalist -
Kevin Rafuse
WDBO-FM
Reporter
- First Place -
Caitie Switalski
WLRN News
- Finalist -
Stephanie Colombini
WUSF-FM
Digital Journalist
- First Place -
Katie Lepri
WLRN News
- Finalist -
None
Producer
- First Place -
Alexander Gonzalez
WLRN News
- Finalist -
None
radio ii
Best Radio Newscast
- First Place -
Pensacola's Morning News - 7 A.M. Newscast - 12/6/19
Mark Jacobs
WNRP-AM
- Finalist -
None
General Assignment
- First Place -
Trump Visits The Villages
Gabriella Mercurio
WUFT-FM
- Finalist -
Red Tide Returns: Fish Kills On Marco And Beach Warnings In Collier And South Lee Counties
Julie Glenn
WGCU-FM
General Assignment | Long
- First Place -
Monitoring Poached Turtles Returned To The Wild
Andrea Perdomo
WGCU-FM
- Finalist -
Local Vaping Laws
Sofia Mingote
WUFT-FM
Breaking News
- First Place -
Terror Attack At NAS Pensacola
WNRP-AM
- Finalist -
None
Continuing Coverage
- First Place -
Terror Attack At NAS Pensacola
WNRP-AM
- Finalist -
Hurricane Dorian
WUFT-FM
Team Coverage
- First Place -
Terror Attack At NAS Pensacola
WNRP-AM
- Finalist -
Investigative | Single
- First Place -
How Does Tallahassee Treat Its History? Blueprint Project Sparks Debate
Ryan Dailey
WFSU-FM
- Finalist -
None
Series / Franchise
- First Place -
WFSU Retro Local Project: The FAMU Hospital Closure & The Demise Of Smokey Hollow
Gina Jordan, Lynn Hatter, Suzanne Smith
WFSU-FM
- Finalist -
None
Environmental | Single
- First Place -
Invasive Bacteria Threatens Florida's Palm Trees
Andrea Perdomo
WGCU-FM
- Finalist -
None
Education | Single
- First Place -
Immokalee Schools Win National Math Competition
Andrea Perdomo
WGCU-FM
- Finalist -
None
Feature | Hard
- First Place -
Chinese Tariffs Dip Into The Pocket Of SWFL Nonprofit
Andrea Perdomo
WGCU-FM
- Finalist -
Felon Voter Registration Continues As Advocacy Group Raises Money To Pay Fees And Fines
Blaise Gainey
WFSU-FM
Feature | Light
- First Place -
Wolf Dog Goes Viral As Shy Wolf Sanctuary Seeks To Expand
Julie Glenn
WGCU-FM
- Finalist -
None
Feature | Cultural / Historical
- First Place -
Port Charlotte Muslims Celebrate The End Of Ramadan
Andrea Perdomo
WGCU-FM
- Finalist -
How Hurricane Michael Almost Destroyed A Century Old Piece Of History
Robbie Gaffney
WFSU-FM
Public Affairs
- First Place -
Generation Gunned Down
WUFT-FM
- Finalist -
None
Sports | Feature
- First Place -
Mr. Two-Bits
Skyler Lebron
WUFT-FM
- Finalist -
SWFL Paralympic Fencer Trains For The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
Victoria Alvarez
WGCU-FM
Use Of Sound
- First Place -
SWFL Woman Rids Town Of Toads
Bruno Halpern, Julie Glenn
WGCU-FM
- Finalist -
Tom Petty Birthday Bash
Taylor Levesque
WUFT-FM
Website / Digital
- First Place -
Hurricane Michael: State Of Recovery One Year Later
WFSU-FM
- Finalist -
None
Community Service | Station
WGCU's Spanish News
Julie Glenn, Andrea Perdomo, Tara Calligan
WGCU-FM
INDIVIDUAL RADIO II HONORS
News Anchor | Anchor Team
- First Place -
Andrew McKay
WNRP-AM
- Finalist -
Mark Jacobs
WNRP-AM