Erika Roman Dies In Single Car Crash  5-2-09
A rollover crash has claimed the life of WPYO-FM 95.3's Erica Roman. Erika, also known as "Chula", was a co-host and producer  on the “Lil Shawn and Obie Morning Show.” The accident happened on Florida's Turnpike just north of Okeechobee Road in St. Lucie County. The Florida Highway Patrol said Roman swerved to avoid a boat lounge chair that was in her lane. She overcorrected and her car flipped several times before coming to a rest upside down in a deep canal. A truck driver Christopher Johnson of Auburndale, saw Roman lose control. He dove into the deep, murky water. Johnson and an FHP Trooper tried to break the window, then hooked the car up to chains and pulled it out. The Trooper performed CPR before paramedics rushed her to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Roman was pronounced dead at the hospital. Johnson sustained an injury in the water and had to get 13 staples on the top of his foot. Troopers are looking for the person who lost the chair. That person could face criminal charges.   In Memory

Shannon Burke Arrested  5-2-09
WTKS-FM 104.1 mid-day host Shannon Burke was arrested on Thursday night and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and animal cruelty. Deputies said the handgun discharged, but did not specify if the shooting was intentional. The bullet went through the dog's leg and hit Burke's wife, Catherine Burke, in the head. He told deputies he became angry with the pet late Thursday and was waving a firearm that he thought was not loaded, Sheriff's spokeswoman Kim Cannaday said. Burke is still on probation for an alcohol-related reckless driving charge in Orange County and a judge has issued a warrant for his arrest on a violation of probation connected to that charge, which carries no bond. Burke could be transferred to Orange County custody and he'd have to appear before an Orange County judge before that county could release him. 

Clear Channel Fires Burke  5-4-09
Clear Channel has fired WTKS-FM 104.1 mid-day host Shannon Burke. Burke has been in jail in Seminole County for allegedly shooting his wife and dog. Burke is still on probation for an alcohol-related reckless driving charge in Orange County and a judge has issued a warrant for his arrest on a violation of probation connected to that charge, which carries no bond. In October, 2007, Burke was arrested for DUI after hosting a Clear Channel remote. According to police reports  he was discovered asleep in a car that was still running and parked in a driveway. His foot was still on the gas peddle, revving the engine. After being awakened by the police, and given a field sobriety test, he was arrested. Burke pleaded no contest on Nov.13, 2008 and was sentenced to 364 days of probation, ordered to attend traffic school and assessed fines and court fees of $1,483.10.

New Line-up Coming To 540     5-5-09
Starting June 1, there will be a line-up change at WFLF-AM 540. Afternoon host Bud Hedinger moves to mornings and Dave Ramsey, the financial guru takes over the 3PM slot.

New Morning Show Coming  5-7-09
Beginning Monday May 11, WIXC-AM 1060 will debut a new local talk show. "Ed and Liz In The Morning" with co-hosts Ed Dean and Liz Litterello will address local and national issues from 7AM-9AM each weekday morning. 

WYGM Is The Place To Talk About The NBA Playoffs    5-13-09
"Chase for the Championship", a talk show about the NBA playoffs/Magic Playoffs airs Mon-Fri 5PM-6PM on WYGM-AM 740. Co-hosts Brian from "The Johnny and Jayde Morning Show" on WXXL-FM 106.7, and WYGM personalities Scuba Steve and Scott Harris.

Genesis Stations Now Available On iPhone and iTouch      5-13-09
Genesis announces a partnership with Radiolicious, a subsidiary of Global Security Systems to stream its radio stations on iPhone ® and iTouch ® smart phones. Bruce Maduri, President of Genesis Communications I, Inc said “The iPhone ® technology is the right digital platform for our radio stations. Unlike HD Radio, the iPhone ® delivers digital transmission, free of interference, that consumers want and hunger for.  By offering our stations on this platform, we now broadcast over the air, on the computer, on the iPod and on the iPhone ®. We deliver in analogue and digital, anywhere listeners demand to hear our radio stations. We are pleased to partner with Radiolicious in this venture.”

WKTK PD Exits    5-18-09
Greg Ryan has resigned. Greg was Program Director/Afternoon Drive host at WKTK-FM 98.5 as well as Operations Manager for the South Carolina cluster for Emmis stations there.

Another Black Crow Veteran Gone      5-18-09 
Black Crow Senior Marketing Consultant Darlynn Nangano has left the building after 14 years. Darlynn began her career with Black Crow, in programming in 1995. Darlynn is a 1991 graduate of Seabreeze High School.

The Friday Night Locker Room Moves    5-21-09
"The Friday Night Locker Room" with Orville Susong, Rick May, and Steve Wilson is in its eighth consecutive season and will be broadcasting High School Football on the Space Coast on WMEL-AM 1300.  For the previous 7 years the games had been broadcast on WIXC-AM 1060 but now the FNLR have partnered with John and Vern Harper on the “Talk to me Station.”

New Afternoon Drive Personality At WROD   5-21-09
From John Barrett; David Schulz has joined WROD-AM 1340. His program airs everyday from 4PM-6PM and plays '60's Pop/Rock & Roll.

Happy Birthday WDBO    5-21-09
It began on May 24, 1924 as a physics class project. In May, E.F. Wineberg, a Rollins College math, physics and engineering professor, launched  a 50-watt radio station in a small wooden building on the Winter Park campus. The first night's programming - less than an hour - included talks by college officials, a violin solo and a performance by the men's glee club, according to the Rollins newspaper that week. It was the first radio station in Orange County and only the third in the state of Florida. WDBO operated at 1250 on the dial with 50 watts of power for thirty hours a week. The station has been  serving Central Florida for 85 years on Sunday. 

Musical Chairs At WTKS      5-22-09
WTKS-FM 104.1 has named a permanent replacement for Shannon Burke. Buckethead (Jason Bailey) along with Prince and Bull will move from evenings to the mid-day slot.  Soul Brother Kevin (Caswell), Cabin Boy and Angel will take over the evening slot.

Shannon Burke To Be Released On Bond         5-27-09
Circuit Judge Marlene Alva today authorized former WTKS-FM 104.1 personality Shannon Burke to leave jail, after he posts a  $25,000 bond. Burke was also ordered to  get psychological help, stay away from drugs, alcohol, guns and his wife. Burke, 44, has been in the Seminole County Jail since May 6.