Justin Warmoth, longtime anchor and reporter at Orlando’s WKMG-Channel 6, is leaving the CBS affiliate at the end of the month, the station announced Monday.
His last day on News 6 is Jan. 30. “Warmoth and his family will be staying in Central Florida as he pursues a new career,” WKMG said in a news release.
“For the last 13 years, I’ve had the privilege of working as a journalist in my hometown. WKMG took a chance on a green 22-year-old and gave me the foundation to grow — both professionally and personally,” Warmoth said.
“As my time here comes to an end, I want to thank the viewers who trusted me with their stories and made this work matter every day. I’m also grateful for my teammates, past and present, who pushed me, supported me, and made the long days worth it.”
Warmoth is a familiar name for Central Florida TV viewers. Justin’s father, Greg, has been with WFTV-Channel 9, the ABC station in town, since the 1980s.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Greg, and now Justin, in the Orlando market,” said Autumn Jones, News 6 Vice President and General Manager. “Justin brings a thoughtful and caring perspective to every story he tells, and every conversation he has. From his coverage of hurricanes and the Pulse nightclub tragedy, to traveling with the Lake Mary little league team on their historic championship run, Justin is a journalist who has stood side-by-side with his home community to cover challenges and happy milestones.
The younger Warmoth started his broadcast journalism career at WKMG in 2013, as a Brevard County bureau reporter before transitioning to the anchor desk. He’s been covering Orange County and cities like Apopka lately for the station.
“We wish him much success in his next chapter, while also knowing Justin will always have a home here in the News 6 newsroom,” Jones said.