Florida Television Stations
94
Full-Power TV Stations
10
Designated Market Areas
3
Top-20 National Markets
23M+
Population Served
Florida's television landscape features 94 full-power stations across 10 designated market areas (DMAs), serving over 23 million residents. The state includes three top-20 national markets: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota (#11), Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne (#15), and Miami-Fort Lauderdale (#18). Florida's diverse population drives robust Spanish-language broadcasting with major Univision and Telemundo stations, extensive PBS educational programming, and comprehensive sports coverage featuring the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and more.
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📊 Florida DMA Rankings (2024-2025)
Florida's television markets rank among the nation's largest, with three markets in the top 20 nationally. Rankings are based on Nielsen Local Television Market Universe Estimates effective September 28, 2024.
| National Rank | Market Name | TV Households | National Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota | 2,221,240 | 1.770% |
| #15 | Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne | 1,902,420 | 1.516% |
| #18 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale | 1,756,920 | 1.400% |
| #39 | West Palm Beach-Fort Pierce | N/A | N/A |
| #41 | Jacksonville | N/A | N/A |
| #56 | Fort Myers-Naples | N/A | N/A |
| #109 | Tallahassee-Thomasville | N/A | N/A |
| #132 | Gainesville | N/A | N/A |
| #161 | Mobile-Pensacola (Ft. Walton Beach) | N/A | N/A |
| #187 | Panama City | N/A | N/A |
🌴 Miami-Fort Lauderdale Market (DMA #18)
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale market serves 1,756,920 TV households and includes 16 full-power television stations. This market is notable for its strong Spanish-language presence, reflecting South Florida's diverse Hispanic population.
Major Network Affiliates
| Channel | Call Sign | Network | Owner | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | WPBT | PBS | Community Television Foundation of South Florida | Miami |
| 4 | WFOR | CBS | CBS News and Stations | Miami |
| 6 | WTVJ | NBC | NBCUniversal (Owned) | Miami |
| 7.1 | WSVN | FOX | Sunbeam Television | Miami |
| 7.2 | WSVN-DT2 | ABC (Miami) | Sunbeam Television | Miami |
| 10 | WPLG | Independent | Berkshire Hathaway | Miami |
| 23 | WLTV | Univision | Univision Communications | Miami |
| 33 | WBFS | CW | CBS News and Stations | Miami |
| 35 | WPXM | Ion Television | Inyo Broadcast Holdings | Miami |
| 39 | WSFL | Independent | E.W. Scripps Company | Miami |
| 51 | WSCV | Telemundo | NBCUniversal (Owned) | Miami |
| 69 | WAMI | UniMás | Univision Communications | Hollywood |
Additional Miami-Fort Lauderdale Stations
- WGEN (8) - Estrella TV
- WSBS (22) - MEGA TV
- WHFT (45) - TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network)
- WBEC (63) - Educational Television
- WDFL-LD (18) - ABC/Independent (Low Power)
- WBEH-CD (38) - Daystar
- WJAN-CD (41) - ATeVe
- W43CB-D (43) - Independent
⚡ Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota Market (DMA #11)
Florida's largest television market serves 2,221,240 TV households across the Tampa Bay metropolitan area and Gulf Coast. The market features intense competition among major network affiliates, particularly between FOX affiliate WTVT and NBC affiliate WFLA.
Major Network Affiliates
| Channel | Call Sign | Network | Owner | Branding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | WEDU | PBS | Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting | WEDU PBS |
| 8 | WFLA | NBC | Nexstar Media Group | News Channel 8 - On Your Side |
| 10 | WTSP | CBS | Tegna Inc. | 10 Tampa Bay |
| 13 | WTVT | FOX | Fox Television Stations (Owned) | FOX 13 Tampa Bay |
| 16 | WEDQ | PBS | University of South Florida (formerly WUSF-TV) | PBS |
| 28 | WFTS | ABC | E.W. Scripps Company | ABC Action News |
| 38 | WTTA | CW | Nexstar Media Group | Great 38 |
| 44 | WTOG | MyNetworkTV | CBS News and Stations | UPN 44 (historical branding) |
| 50 | WFTT | UniMás | Univision Communications | UniMás Tampa Bay |
| 49 | WRMD | Telemundo | NBCUniversal | Telemundo Tampa Bay |
📺 The Great Affiliation Swap of 1994
On December 12, 1994, Tampa Bay experienced a three-way affiliation swap that reshaped the market: WTVT left CBS after 39 years to join FOX, WFTS switched from FOX to ABC, and WTSP moved from ABC to CBS. This dramatic change reflected FOX's aggressive expansion strategy in the mid-1990s.
🎢 Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne Market (DMA #15)
Central Florida's primary television market serves 1,902,420 households across the greater Orlando metropolitan area, including Daytona Beach and the Space Coast. The market is heavily influenced by tourism and features strong local news operations.
Major Network Affiliates
| Channel | Call Sign | Network | Owner | Branding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | WESH | NBC | Hearst Television | WESH 2 News |
| 6 | WKMG | CBS | Graham Media Group | News 6 / ClickOrlando |
| 9 | WFTV | ABC | Cox Media Group | Channel 9 Eyewitness News |
| 18 | WKCF | CW | Hearst Television | CW 18 |
| 24 | WUCF | PBS | University of Central Florida | WUCF TV |
| 26 | WVEN | Univision | Univision Communications | Univision Orlando |
| 31 | WTMO | Telemundo | NBCUniversal | Telemundo Orlando |
| 35 | WOFL | FOX | Fox Television Stations (Owned) | FOX 35 Orlando |
| 65 | WRBW | MyNetworkTV | Fox Television Stations | FOX 35 Plus |
| 68 | WBCC | PBS | Brevard Community College | WBCC PBS |
📜 Historical Note
WKMG-TV (Channel 6) signed on July 1, 1954, as WDBO-TV, becoming the first television station in Central Florida. The station remained Orlando's only TV station until 1957. The call letters changed to WKMG in 1998 in honor of Katharine Meyer Graham, longtime publisher of The Washington Post.
🏈 Jacksonville Market (DMA #41)
Jacksonville serves Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia with comprehensive local television coverage. The market is home to WJXT, one of Florida's oldest television stations and a notable independent station.
Major Network Affiliates
| Channel | Call Sign | Network | Owner | Branding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | WJXT | Independent | Graham Media Group | News4JAX |
| 7 | WJCT | PBS | WJCT Public Media | WJCT Public Media |
| 12 | WTLV | NBC | Tegna Inc. | First Coast News |
| 17 | WCWJ | CW | Graham Media Group | CW 17 |
| 25 | WJXX | ABC | Tegna Inc. | First Coast News (ABC 25) |
| 30 | WFOX | FOX | Cox Media Group | Action News JAX (FOX 30) |
| 47 | WJAX | CBS | Cox Media Group | Action News JAX (CBS 47) |
🏆 Historical Significance
WJXT signed on September 15, 1949, as WMBR-TV, making it Jacksonville's first television station and Florida's second (after Miami's WTVJ). The station became independent on July 15, 2002, ending a 53-year CBS affiliation. Despite lacking network affiliation, WJXT remains competitive through extensive local news programming.
🌊 West Palm Beach-Fort Pierce Market (DMA #39)
The West Palm Beach market serves Florida's Treasure Coast and northern Gold Coast regions, providing local news and programming to Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties.
Major Network Affiliates
| Channel | Call Sign | Network | Owner | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | WPTV | NBC | E.W. Scripps Company | West Palm Beach |
| 12 | WPEC | CBS | Sinclair Broadcast Group | West Palm Beach |
| 25 | WPBF | ABC | Hearst Television | Tequesta |
| 29 | WFLX | FOX | Gray Television | West Palm Beach |
| 34 | WTVX | CW | Sinclair Broadcast Group | Fort Pierce |
| 42 | WXEL | PBS | Barry University | West Palm Beach |
📍 Additional Florida Television Markets
Fort Myers-Naples Market (#56)
- WBBH (20) - NBC (Gulf Coast NBC) - Hearst Television
- WZVN (26) - ABC (Gulf Coast ABC) - Montclair Communications (LMA with Hearst)
- WFTX (36) - FOX (FOX 4) - E.W. Scripps Company
- WGCU (30) - PBS - Florida Gulf Coast University
Note: WBBH and WZVN rebranded as Gulf Coast NBC and Gulf Coast ABC in February 2025 with unified Gulf Coast News branding.
Tallahassee-Thomasville Market (#109)
🗣️ Spanish-Language Television Stations
Florida's substantial Hispanic population (approximately 27% or 6+ million residents) drives robust Spanish-language television broadcasting. The state features major Univision and Telemundo owned-and-operated flagship stations plus additional Spanish-language networks.
Telemundo Stations (NBCUniversal)
| Channel | Call Sign | Market | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | WSCV | Miami-Fort Lauderdale | Flagship O&O |
| 49 | WRMD | Tampa-St. Petersburg | O&O |
| 31 | WTMO | Orlando-Daytona Beach | O&O |
| 43 | WWDT-CD | Fort Myers-Naples | O&O (Class A) |
Univision and UniMás Stations
| Channel | Call Sign | Network | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | WLTV | Univision | Miami-Fort Lauderdale (East Coast Flagship) |
| 69 | WAMI | UniMás | Miami-Fort Lauderdale (East Coast Flagship) |
| 26/43 | WVEN | Univision | Orlando-Daytona Beach |
| 50 | WFTT | UniMás | Tampa-St. Petersburg |
| 51 | WLZE-LP | Univision | Fort Myers (Low Power) |
Other Spanish-Language Networks
Estrella TV
- WGEN (8) - Miami-Fort Lauderdale
- WVFW-LD (8) - Miami-Fort Lauderdale (Low Power)
MEGA TV
- WSBS (22) - Miami-Fort Lauderdale (Spanish Broadcasting System)
Azteca America
- WXAX-LP (26) - Tampa-St. Petersburg
- WWHB-CA (48) - Stuart/West Palm Beach
Independent Spanish-Language
- WATV-LD (47) - Mira TV (Orlando)
- WTAM-LD (30) - Mi TV (Tampa)
- WJAN-CD (41) - ATeVe (Miami)
- WFUN-LD (48) - Teveo (Miami)
📚 Florida PBS Educational Stations
Florida Public Media represents 24 public radio and television stations across the state, broadcasting PBS programming, educational content, and local public affairs. These stations provide essential educational resources to Florida's communities.
Major PBS Stations by Market
| Channel | Call Sign | Market | Owner/Licensee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | WPBT | Miami-Fort Lauderdale | Community Television Foundation of South Florida |
| 17 | WLRN | Miami | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| 3 | WEDU | Tampa-St. Petersburg | Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting |
| 16 | WEDQ | Tampa | University of South Florida (formerly WUSF-TV) |
| 24 | WUCF | Orlando | University of Central Florida |
| 68 | WBCC | Cocoa (Orlando market) | Brevard Community College |
| 7 | WJCT | Jacksonville | WJCT Public Media |
| 42 | WXEL | West Palm Beach | Barry University |
| 30 | WGCU | Fort Myers-Naples | Florida Gulf Coast University |
| 11 | WFSU | Tallahassee | Florida State University |
| 56 | WFSG | Panama City | Florida State University |
| 5 | WUFT | Gainesville | University of Florida |
| 23 | WSRE | Pensacola | Pensacola State College |
PBS Programming Highlights
📺 PBS KIDS
Educational programming for children including Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and Wild Kratts on dedicated subchannels.
🏛️ The Florida Channel
State government programming including legislative sessions, government meetings, and public affairs shows carried by WFSU-TV.
🎭 Create TV
How-to programming featuring cooking, travel, home improvement, and arts/crafts shows available on PBS subchannels.
🏆 Florida Sports Television Coverage
Florida's major professional sports teams receive extensive television coverage through regional sports networks, national broadcasts, and local station partnerships. The state is home to three NFL teams, two NBA teams, two MLB teams, two NHL teams, and numerous college athletics programs.
FanDuel Sports Network (Formerly Bally Sports)
In October 2024, Bally Sports Florida and Bally Sports Sun rebranded as FanDuel Sports Network following Diamond Sports Group's sponsorship agreement with FanDuel Group. These networks remain the primary regional sports broadcasters for Florida's professional teams.
🏀 NBA Coverage
- Miami Heat - FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Miami feed)
- Orlando Magic - FanDuel Sports Network Florida (Orlando feed)
Note: Networks maintain separate regional feeds for Miami, Tampa, and Orlando markets based on NBA-defined broadcast territories.
⚾ MLB Coverage
- Miami Marlins - FanDuel Sports Network Florida
- Tampa Bay Rays - FanDuel Sports Network Sun
🏒 NHL Coverage
- Florida Panthers - FanDuel Sports Network Florida
- Tampa Bay Lightning - FanDuel Sports Network Sun
NFL Team Coverage
| Team | Conference | Primary Network | Local Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | AFC East | CBS (Primary), FOX, NBC, ESPN | Miami-Fort Lauderdale |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | AFC South | CBS (Primary), FOX, NBC, ESPN | Jacksonville |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFC South | FOX (Primary), CBS, NBC, ESPN | Tampa-St. Petersburg |
Special Programming: FanDuel Sports Network airs "Dolphins Today" presented by Baptist Health, a weekly program featuring Miami Dolphins interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes content. Similar programming exists for other Florida NFL teams.
College Sports Coverage
- SEC Network - Florida Gators football and basketball
- ACC Network - Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes
- ESPN Family of Networks - Various Florida college athletics
- Local Stations - Select games on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC affiliates
How to Watch Regional Sports
Cable/Satellite Providers:
- DirecTV (includes FanDuel Sports Network)
- Spectrum Cable
- Xfinity Comcast
Streaming Options:
- Fubo (includes FanDuel Sports Network)
- DirecTV Stream (requires add-on package)
- YouTube TV (select markets)
📡 How to Watch Florida Local TV Stations
Florida residents have multiple options for accessing local television stations, from traditional over-the-air antennas to modern streaming services. Most major networks broadcast in HD quality over-the-air.
Free Over-the-Air Antenna (One-Time Cost)
💰 Cost
$20-$150 one-time equipment purchase. No monthly fees.
📺 Channels Available
ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, The CW, plus 20-60+ subchannels (MeTV, Antenna TV, etc.)
🎯 Picture Quality
Full HD (1080p) - better quality than cable/satellite compression
Best for: Viewers in major Florida metros (Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville) can receive 30-60 free channels with an indoor or outdoor antenna. Rural areas may require outdoor antennas mounted at higher elevations.
Live TV Streaming Services
| Service | Price/Month | Local Channels | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $82.99 | ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS | Unlimited DVR, 100+ channels |
| Hulu + Live TV | $82.99 | ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS | Includes Disney+ and ESPN+ |
| DirecTV Stream | $84.99+ | ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS | Regional sports available with add-on |
| Fubo | $79.99+ | ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX | FanDuel Sports Network included (sports focus) |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | ABC, NBC, FOX (select markets) | Budget option, best paired with antenna |
Individual Network Streaming Apps
- Paramount+ with SHOWTIME ($12.99/month) - Live local CBS affiliate
- Peacock Premium Plus ($13.99/month) - Live local NBC affiliate
- FOX One (~$19.99/month) - Live local FOX affiliate
- PBS App (FREE) - Live local PBS station, on-demand content
- Local Station Apps - Many stations offer free live streams and news on their websites/apps
DVR Solutions for Antenna Users
📹 Tablo DVR
Record over-the-air broadcasts from ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS plus 60+ free streaming channels. Watch on multiple devices.
📹 AirTV
Integrates over-the-air channels with Sling TV subscription. Record local channels, watch at home and on-the-go.
🏢 Major Station Ownership Groups in Florida
Florida's television stations are owned by national broadcast conglomerates and local companies. The largest groups include Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hearst Television, Gray Media, Tegna, and Scripps.
| Ownership Group | National Rank | Florida Stations (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
| Nexstar Media Group | #1 (197 stations nationally) | WFLA Tampa (NBC), WMBB Panama City (ABC), WKRG Mobile-Pensacola (CBS) |
| Sinclair Broadcast Group | #2 (193 stations nationally) | WEAR Pensacola (ABC), WPEC West Palm Beach (CBS), WTWC Tallahassee (NBC) |
| Tegna Inc. | #3 | WTSP Tampa (CBS), WTLV/WJXX Jacksonville (NBC/ABC duopoly) |
| Gray Media | #2 by market reach | WCJB Gainesville (ABC), WJHG Panama City (NBC), WCTV Tallahassee (CBS) |
| Hearst Television | #9 (29 stations nationally) | WESH Orlando (NBC), WPBF West Palm Beach (ABC), WBBH Fort Myers (NBC) |
| E.W. Scripps Company | Top 10 | WFTS Tampa (ABC), WPTV West Palm Beach (NBC), WTXL Tallahassee (ABC), WFTX Fort Myers (FOX) |
| Fox Television Stations | Network O&O | WTVT Tampa (FOX), WOFL Orlando (FOX), WOGX Gainesville (FOX) |
| NBCUniversal (Owned) | Network O&O | WTVJ Miami (NBC), WSCV Miami (Telemundo), plus Telemundo O&Os statewide |
| CBS News and Stations | Network O&O | WFOR Miami (CBS), WBFS Miami (CW) |
| Graham Media Group | Regional | WKMG Orlando (CBS), WJXT Jacksonville (Independent), WCWJ Jacksonville (CW) |
Notable: Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett's company) owns WPLG in Miami, the only television station in Buffett's vast investment portfolio. WPLG became independent in 2025 after 64 years as an ABC affiliate.
💡 Practical Information
🔍 Find Stations by ZIP Code
Check which over-the-air channels are available at your Florida address:
📺 Antenna Recommendations
Urban/Suburban (Within 30 miles of towers):
- Indoor antennas ($20-$50) - Window-mounted or tabletop
- Amplified indoor antennas ($30-$80) - For apartments/condos
Rural (30-50+ miles from towers):
- Outdoor directional antennas ($50-$150) - Roof or attic-mounted
🆘 Emergency Weather Coverage
During hurricanes and severe weather, Florida TV stations provide 24/7 coverage:
- All major network affiliates stream live on websites/apps
- Over-the-air broadcasts continue during cable/internet outages
- NOAA Weather Radio provides continuous updates (162.400-162.550 MHz)
- Spanish-language stations (Univision, Telemundo) offer bilingual emergency information
🎓 Educational Resources
Florida PBS stations provide extensive educational programming:
- PBS LearningMedia - Free curriculum-aligned resources for teachers
- PBS KIDS - Educational programming for children ages 2-8
- The Florida Channel - Live Florida Legislature coverage (WFSU)
- University Programming - Academic content from UF, FSU, UCF
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