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'''Florida’s News Channel''' (FNC) was a regional cable news network available on Florida’s cable television systems (e.g. Comcast, GTE, TCI Cable, AT&T Broadband, and Continental Cablevision) that operated from 1998 to 2003.<ref>{{cite news|last=Clifford|first=Dorothy|title=Chatting in The Florida Room|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Tallahassee Democrat, Style Section|date=November 8, 1998}}</ref> FNC’s viewers were the first to see virtual reality news environments with customized local scenery in each of Florida’s seven major television markets.<ref>{{cite news|last=Straeb|first=Matt|title=The Reality of the Virtual Set|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Broadcast Engineering|date=August 1999}}</ref> |
'''Florida’s News Channel''' (FNC) was a regional cable news network available on Florida’s cable television systems (e.g. Comcast, GTE, TCI Cable, AT&T Broadband, and Continental Cablevision) that operated from 1998 to 2003.<ref>{{cite news|last=Clifford|first=Dorothy|title=Chatting in The Florida Room|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Tallahassee Democrat, Style Section|date=November 8, 1998}}</ref> FNC’s viewers were the first to see virtual reality news environments with customized local scenery in each of Florida’s seven major television markets.<ref>{{cite news|last=Straeb|first=Matt|title=The Reality of the Virtual Set|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Broadcast Engineering|date=August 1999}}</ref> |
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FNC created nightly newscasts |
FNC created nightly newscasts for a black audience.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jordan|first=Juana|title=A Major Step for Florida News Channel: Tuning in Black Viewers|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Tallahassee Democrat|date=February 25, 2003}}</ref> These newscasts were hosted by anchors [[Gordon Graham|Gordon Graham]], Val Bracy, and Karla Winfrey. |
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Frank Watson served as FNC’s vice president and general manager.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ensley|first=Gerald|title=New Chief at Florida News|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Tallahassee Democrat|date=April 27, 2000}}</ref>Partners included [[Willie E. Gary|Willie E. Gary]], [[Evander Holyfield|Evander Holyfield]], [[Cecil Fielder|Cecil Fielder]], [[Marlon Jackson|Marlon Jackson]], and [[Alvin James|Alvin James]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Deggans|first=Eric|title=A 'CNN' for black viewers|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date=February 24, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Umstead|first=R. Thomas|title=Startup Preps Startup: MBC to Try News Net|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Multichannel News|date=February 10, 2003}}</ref> |
Frank Watson served as FNC’s vice president and general manager.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ensley|first=Gerald|title=New Chief at Florida News|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Tallahassee Democrat|date=April 27, 2000}}</ref>Partners included [[Willie E. Gary|Willie E. Gary]], [[Evander Holyfield|Evander Holyfield]], [[Cecil Fielder|Cecil Fielder]], [[Marlon Jackson|Marlon Jackson]], and [[Alvin James|Alvin James]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Deggans|first=Eric|title=A 'CNN' for black viewers|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date=February 24, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Umstead|first=R. Thomas|title=Startup Preps Startup: MBC to Try News Net|accessdate=October 28, 2012|newspaper=Multichannel News|date=February 10, 2003}}</ref> |
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| Type | Cable Network |
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| Country | |
| Availability | Florida |
| Owner | Robert Brillante |
Key people | Frank Watson, vp/general manager; Harvey Bennett, news director; Gordon Graham, news anchor |
Launch date | September 1998 |
Florida’s News Channel (FNC) was a regional cable news network available on Florida’s cable television systems (e.g. Comcast, GTE, TCI Cable, AT&T Broadband, and Continental Cablevision) that operated from 1998 to 2003.[1] FNC’s viewers were the first to see virtual reality news environments with customized local scenery in each of Florida’s seven major television markets.[2]
FNC created nightly newscasts for a black audience.[3] These newscasts were hosted by anchors Gordon Graham, Val Bracy, and Karla Winfrey.
Frank Watson served as FNC’s vice president and general manager.[4]Partners included Willie E. Gary, Evander Holyfield, Cecil Fielder, Marlon Jackson, and Alvin James.[5][6]
Comcast dropped FNC due to lack of viewer interest.[7] The legal dispute between FNC’s management and Comcast was settled in 2005.[8]
References
- ^ Clifford, Dorothy (November 8, 1998). "Chatting in The Florida Room". Tallahassee Democrat, Style Section.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Straeb, Matt (August 1999). "The Reality of the Virtual Set". Broadcast Engineering.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Jordan, Juana (February 25, 2003). "A Major Step for Florida News Channel: Tuning in Black Viewers". Tallahassee Democrat.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Ensley, Gerald (April 27, 2000). "New Chief at Florida News". Tallahassee Democrat.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Deggans, Eric (February 24, 2003). "A 'CNN' for black viewers". St. Petersburg Times.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Umstead, R. Thomas (February 10, 2003). "Startup Preps Startup: MBC to Try News Net". Multichannel News.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Scott, Rocky (December 3, 2003). "Comcast to Drop Florida News Channel Due to Lack of Viewer Interest". PC World.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit, in and for Duval County, Florida, styled Florida's News Channel v. Media One, et al.; Case No.: 02-05864 CA; Division CV-G (the "Action")