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WESH 2 Anchor Summer Knowles Announces Departure
The longtime Orlando news personality will sign off this Friday after 11 years at the station.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:37pm
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The departure of longtime WESH 2 anchor Summer Knowles marks the end of an era for Central Florida's television news landscape.Daytona Beach TodayWESH 2 anchor Summer Knowles has announced that she will be signing off from the Orlando television station this Friday, April 19th, after 11 years with the news team.
Why it matters
Knowles has been a familiar face on Central Florida television for over a decade, and her departure will mark the end of an era for WESH 2 and its viewers. Her exit comes as the local news landscape continues to evolve, with increasing competition from digital media outlets.
The details
Knowles first joined WESH 2 in 2015 and has been a key part of the station's news team, anchoring the evening broadcasts and covering major stories in the region. No specific reason was given for her decision to leave the station at this time.
- Knowles will sign off from WESH 2 this Friday, April 19, 2026.
The players
Summer Knowles
A longtime anchor at WESH 2 in Orlando, Florida who has been a familiar face on Central Florida television for over a decade.
WESH 2
An NBC-affiliated television station serving the Orlando, Florida media market.
What they’re saying
“It's been an honor and a privilege to serve the Central Florida community for the past 11 years. I'm grateful for the opportunity and will miss my colleagues and our loyal viewers.”
— Summer Knowles
The takeaway
Knowles' departure marks the end of an era for WESH 2 and its viewers, as the local news landscape continues to evolve with increasing competition from digital media outlets. Her exit will leave a void that the station will need to fill in the coming months.
