Christina Watkins WDSU reporter, is leaving the channel to join WESH in Orlando, Florida. Her last day of working in the channel is March 4.
Christina Watkins worked at Spectrum News, North Carolina’s only 24-hour station, for three years before joining WDSU.
She hosted the whole state’s Saturday morning newscast.
She covered global issues such as the mass shooting at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub, the Carolina Panthers Super Bowl 50 victory, and more during her time there.
Fans Are Heartbroken To Know Christina Watkins Is Leaving WDSU.
Christina Watkins WDSU journalist, is leaving her job to join a new news station in her home in Orlando, Florida.
She made her announcement public via her official Twitter account @CWatkinsWDSU.
Additionally, Watkins said that March 4 would be her last day working with WDSU.
She said, “Dear New Orleans, I love you. This is forever my home! But after 10+ years away from my HOME HOME in Orlando, it’s time to be w/family & fulfill a dream of working at @WESH!
“My last day at @wdsu is March 4. Here’s why this move means so much.” she Tweeted.
To counter that, Darryl Forges of CNN wrote, “Congrats, Christina. There’s no place like home! My family in New Orleans loves watching you.
“Your passion and authenticity show on camera. Bring that second line all the way to Orlando with you! Blessings to you and your next chapter, friend!” he added.
Here is Where Christina Watkins Is Going.
Christina Watkins will join WESH in her hometown in Orlando, Florida.
WESH is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Daytona Beach serves Orlando, Florida.
WESH is part of a duopoly with Clermont-licensed CW station WKCF.
The channel is owned by the Hearst Television subsidiary of New York City-based Hearst Communications (channel 18).
Both news stations share studios on North Wymore Road in Eatonville.
WESH was previously the Gainesville market’s default NBC affiliate because the station’s analog transmitter produced a city-grade off-air signal in Gainesville proper.
According to her Tweet, it is evident that she wants to be near to her family members and live in the city where she spent most of her life.
After growing up in Oviedo, Christina moved to Miami for college, a tiny town west of Orlando.
She graduated from Florida International University in 2012.
While in college, Watkins worked as a sideline reporter for FIU football, basketball, and baseball.
She spoke with several players and coaches, including former men’s basketball head coach and NBA Hall-of-Famer Isiah Thomas.