WEDU remembers reporter, commentator, correspondent and anchorman Jack Perkins who passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. Jack Perkins is best remembered as the host of WEDU series A Gulf Coast Journal, detailing the beauty of the Suncoast region, which he came to call home in his retirement. To view past programs of A Gulf Coast Journal, click here.
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FLORIDA THIS WEEK is your trusted source for thoughtful and thought-provoking conversations around today’s headlines. Moderator Rob Lorei leads a diverse group of journalists, community leaders, and political insiders every Friday at 8:30 p.m. on WEDU. Watch Episodes
Tampa Bay, FL – The New York State Society of CPA’s (NYSSCPA) has honored WEDU PBS, West Central Florida’s PBS station, with an Excellence in Financial Journalism Award. The award recognized “Tampa Bay: Innovation on the Rise,” an episode of WEDU’s original local program Suncoast Business Forum in the Best Video: Small Media category. Geoff […] Read More …
Tampa Bay, FL – WEDU PBS has named Paul Grove as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2019. Grove is joining WEDU from WTCI PBS in Chattanooga, where he has served as President and CEO for thirteen years. WEDU’s board of directors selected Grove after conducting a national search to replace […] Read More …
Tampa, FL — WEDU PBS announced today that the station will host a debate for the Tampa Mayoral Runoff election between Jane Castor and David Straz. The debate will be broadcast as a special episode of Florida This Week hosted by Rob Lorei on Friday, April 5th at 8:30 p.m. and repeat on Sunday, April […] Read More …
Tampa, FL — Part adventure, part history lesson, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is PBS’s highest-rated series and several episodes were filmed at Ca’ d’Zan last spring for the program’s 23rd season. Season 23 will premiere on January 7, 2019 with episodes featuring Ca’ d’Zan airing January 28, February 4, and February 11 on WEDU PBS. For fans […] Read More …
Tampa, FL — WEDU PBS announced today the finalists for the 2019 WEDU Be More Awards. The fourteenth annual WEDU Be More Awards will take place on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Bryan Glazer JCC in Tampa. The annual community event will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Hall of Heroes followed by an […] Read More …
Tampa, FL – WEDU PBS invites you to join us for the 14th Annual WEDU Be More Awards as we highlight the best works from area nonprofits as part of an award-winning, nationally-recognized, and multi-media supported event. The fourteenth WEDU Be More Awards will take place on Thursday, February 28, 2018, at the Bryan Glazer […] Read More …
Tampa, FL — The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has honored WEDU PBS, West Central Florida’s PBS station, with two Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards. The first Suncoast Regional Emmy® Award was presented to Robert Bruno for Pyramid Arts, a segment of WEDU’s local production WEDU Arts Plus. The second Emmy® went to Serena […] Read More …
Tampa, FL – Online voting for the 14th Annual WEDU Be More Awards is now underway. Each year, this multifaceted program celebrates the human spirit and showcases the best work by nonprofit organizations in West Central Florida and the individuals that support them. Cast your vote daily now through Friday, December 10, 2018, at noon […] Read More …
Tampa Bay, FL (October 15, 2018) – The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has honored WEDU PBS, West Central Florida’s PBS station, with five Suncoast Regional Emmy® Award nominations. The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a nonprofit Florida corporation dedicated to excellence in television and offers […] Read More …
