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Samantha Mesa is an American journalist and anchor. She currently serves as a daily fixture and co-anchor of Local 5 the ABC Affiliate’s evening broadcasts. Samantha started at the station on June 7, 2021. Following  Jackie Schmillen and Sabrina Ahmed on the morning broadcasts, she anchors the evening newscasts alongside Stephanie Angleson.

Fred Hickman is an American journalist and anchor. Currently, he produces and anchors WDVM news weeknights from 6p-8p and 10p-11:30p in the United States. Hickman is a broadcasting industry veteran with over 4 decades of experience in front of the camera and numerous awards to his credit. Before joining WDVM, he served as a lead anchor for some of the broadcasting industry’s most prestigious networks.

Neal Estano is an American journalist and meteorologist. Currently, he serves as the morning meteorologist at WNYT NewsChannel13 in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. Estano is part of the team alongside Subrina Dhammi, Paulina Bucka, and fellow meteorologist Christina Talamo. Prior to WNYT, Estano served as a meteorologist at WRGB from 2009 to 2012. 

Keith Kountz is an American journalist and anchor. Currently, he anchors “Good Morning Connecticut” and the noon news at WTNH in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Keith commenced his career at WTNH as a general assignment reporter in 1987. He has worked as a morning and weekend anchor during his tenure at News Channel 8.

Natalie Kucko is an American journalist and reporter. Currently, she serves as a reporter at WHAM in Rochester, New York, United States. Natalie joined the station in June 2020. She is excited to tell the stories of the place she grew up in. At college in St. Bonaventure, Natalie contributed to the student-run television station, SBU-TV. While there, she served as an anchor, reporter, and producer.

Kate Wentzel is an American journalist, TV personality, and Meteorologist. Currently, she serves as a meteorologist at WPTV in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Kate joined the WPTV First Alert weather team in March 2021.

Steve Villanueva is an American journalist and meteorologist. Currently, he serves as the weekend morning meteorologist at WPTV. Steve joined WPTV’s Storm Team 5 in October 2016. Steve is a prominent meteorologist today and has contributed immensely to weather readings and prediction over the two decades. Before WPTV, he worked as a weekend meteorologist at WNBC in Greater New York City from 2012 to 2015.

Kahtia Hall is an American journalist and meteorologist. Currently, she serves as a meteorologist at WPTV\WFLX in Wes Palm Beach, South Florida. Kahtia joined the station’s team working from 7 am to 9 am, and 11 am. She came from the Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Arizona.

Christy Turner is an American journalist and reporter. Currently, she serves as a reporter at WFTV in Orlando, Florida. Christy joined the Eyewitness News team in May 2021. She was born and raised in Orlando and is excited to be back in her hometown to share stories in a community she cares deeply about.

Martha Sugalski is an American journalist and anchor. Currently, she currently works as an anchor of the 6 and 11 pm newscasts at WFTV, as well as the 10 pm newscast on TV27. Martha is excited to be a part of the Eyewitness News team and has been a journalist for over 2 decades and has spent her entire career in Florida.