The 44th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy®Awards 2020 Program Nominees
1. NEWSCAST – MORNING Newscast – Morning – Smaller Markets WAFB 9 News This Morning Farrah Reed, Lauren Westbrook, Matt Williams, Diane Deaton, Johnny Ahysen, Graham Ulkins, Stacee Broden, Liz Koh WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
2. NEWSCAST – DAYTIME Newscast – Daytime – Larger Markets Spectrum News 13: Crew Ready John Handiboe, Marlene Mendoza, Zachary Foerstel Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Telenoticias 4:00PM Dialma Santiago, Elizabeth Robaina WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Newscast – Daytime – Medium Markets News4JAX at 4pm Kathryn Bonfield, Stacey Readout, Chris Robbins, Corley Peel, Deidre Lang WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Newscast – Daytime – Smaller Markets WAFB 9 News at Noon Jasmine Ray, Lauren Westbrook WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
3. NEWSCAST – EVENING
Newscast – Evening – Larger Markets Telenoticias 5:00PM Janet Toro Fantauzzi, Dialma Santiago, Haimie Carrion, Nydia Morales, Santiago Santos, Yadira Delgado, Elizabeth Robaina WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
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Newscast – Evening – Medium Markets News4JAX at 6pm Kaitlyn Shemenski WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
News4JAX at 10pm Jenese Harris, Milton Woolley WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
March 11, 2020 5pm Newscast Jauné M. Jackson, Romni Williams WDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
Action News Jax at 11 Darling Hill, Pascale Head WJAX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Action News Jax at 6 Pascale Head, Natalie Changlin WJAX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
4. GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT General Assignment Report – Within 24 hours One Day I’m Going to Heaven Megan Cruz, Sarita Kichok WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
God’s Work Kiran Chawla, Robert Hollins WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
5. BREAKING NEWS
Hurricane Dorian: Live in Marsh Harbour Jenise Fernandez, Brian Ely WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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George Floyd Protests Erupt in Violence Rod Carter, Jennifer Leigh, Paul Lamison, Jeff Patterson, Jim Hockett, Pat Brammel, Lizeth Hall, Ryan Jenot, Mitchell Bellucco, Marco Villarreal, Christopher Ford, Seth L. Sullins, Adam H. Bounds WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Losing Control: Daytona’s Fiery Finish Jonathan Alba, Brandon Williams, Gary Malveaux, Nicole Griffin Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Disturbios en La Fortaleza Janet Toro Fantauzzi, Haimie Carrion, Nydia Morales, Santiago Santos, Zugey Lamela, Walter Soto León WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Secuestro Mortal del Chofer de UPS Ana Mercedes Perez, Doricer Alvarado, Sandra Peebles, Carlos Espinosa, Omar Garcia, Yolaxys Alvarez, Lisa Martinez, Ramon Capiro, Axel Turcios, Ivan Taylor, Naislet Rojas, Samuel Toledo WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Spectrum News 13: Tornado Touchdown Matthew Gentili, Gary Malveaux, Bryan Karrick, David Heckard Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
UPS Hijacking Ends in Shootout Cecilia Bradley, Gaby Carpio, Claudia Perez Brito, Jorge Rodriguez WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
6. SPOT NEWS
Hurricane Evacuees Kicked Off Ferry Brian Entin WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dorian’s Destruction Jay Cashmere, Elvis Griffiths WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
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Puerto Rico Police Fires Tear Gas as Protesters Call for Puerto Rico’s Governor to Resign Angel Sepulveda, Cynthia Montalvo Prado, Carlos Vázquez Otero WVEN-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
7. CONTINUING COVERAGE Continuing Coverage – Within 24 Hours Terremotos en Puerto Rico Dialma Santiago, Haimie Carrion, Santiago Santos, Nydia Morales, Freddrick Lomba, Walter Soto León WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR Continuing Coverage – No Time Limit The Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian Bob Palumbo, Christian De La Rosa WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Miami Escenario de Fuertes Protestas Ana Mercedes Perez, Samuel Toledo, Natalia Rodriguez, Sandra Peebles, Luisiana Rios, Mario Vallejo, Diana Correa-Rodriguez, Elkin Pinto, Daylin Lugo WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Guardian Greg Fox, Jacob Wiklund, Timothy Brown WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Filing Failures: Florida’s Unemployment Problems Greg Angel, Eugene Buenaventura Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Rickyleaks: Puerto Rico in Turmoil Sheli Muñiz, Robert Valentin WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Puerto Rico en Jaque Janet Toro Fantauzzi, Haimie Carrion, Nydia Morales, Santiago Santos, Zugey Lamela, Maribel Meléndez Fontán, Nuria G. Sebazco Lugo, Pedro Rodríguez Oyola WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
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Renuncia del Gobernador de Puerto Rico David Rodriguez, Zahira Collazo, Oseami Palazuelos WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Terremoto en Puerto Rico David Rodriguez, Zahira Collazo, Alexis Sanchez WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Devastación de Dorian en Bahamas Axel Turcios WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Puerto Rican Revolution Daniel Diaz, Christian De La Rosa WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
8. TEAM COVERAGE
Black Lives Matter Protest Lara Greenberg, Brad Flanagan, Robert Guaderrama, Holly Bristow, Melissa Medalie, Stephen Cegielski, Michael Schlissel, Rachel Linden, Heather Gustafson, Samantha Sosa, Keith Brown, Danielle Lama WOFL-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
La Gran Marcha Haimie Carrion, Janet Toro Fantauzzi, Santiago Santos, Nydia Morales, Freddrick Lomba WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
7News at 6: Hurricane Dorian Hits Bahamas Darcy Tannebaum, Mark Alcala, Daniel Cohen, Craig Stevens, Brian Entin, Nicole Linsalata, Tammy L. Darling, Frank Guzman, Brad Friedkin, Julio E Jara Jr, Belkys Nerey, Andrew Scheinthal WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Explosive Emergency William Stewart, Michael Rojas, Jensen Rayburn, Alex Browning, David Maldonado, Joe Roetz, Robbin Simmons, Meg Kerwin, Marisela Burgos, Gina Benitez, Andrew Dymburt WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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9. INVESTIGATIVE REPORT Investigative Report – Single Story Shopping On The Clock Scottie Hunter, Kevin Foster WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical Facility Mistreatment Stephanie Coueignoux, Eugene Buenaventura Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Body of Evidence Jim Hummel, Justin Terro, Wynce Nolley, David Hilbun KATC-TV, Lafayette, LA
Community $ervice Jim Hummel, Justin Terro, David Hilbun KATC-TV, Lafayette, LA
Mercados Indignantes Juan Guillermo Mercado Salas, Rossana Payares Altamiranda WSBS-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tenemos Miedo a Perder la Vida: Audios Exclusivos Desde los Centros de ICE Infectados con COVID-19 Jorge Cancino, Esther Poveda, Mauricio Rodriguez Univision Noticias Digital, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Investigative Report – Series Inspecting the Inspectors Lee Zurik, Cody Lillich WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
El Precio de Vivir en Miami Ana Rosa Thillet, Alejandro Isturiz, Mario Reguera, Ubaldo Medina WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cell Blocked Lee Zurik, Cody Lillich WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
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The Price of Protection Adam Walser WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Issues at Iberville Oaks Kiran Chawla, Robert Hollins WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Licencias Ilegales Armando Pico, Erika Carrillo WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Licensing Loophole Heather Bailey, Jennifer Titus, Paul Thorson WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Wrongly Accused of Child Abuse Matthew Apthorp, Katie LaGrone WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Standard of Care Katie Moore, Derek Waldrip WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
10. FEATURE NEWS REPORT Feature News Report – Light Feature Addicted to Adverbs Bill Wood WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Sueño Espacial Rayne Anciani, Randy García WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Flight School Nick Moron, Kathryn Jeffries WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
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Feature News Report – Light Series Do Your Part Clay LePard WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
On His Farm Jessica Clark, Nick Moron WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL Feature News Report – Serious Feature Brit’s House Brad Friedkin, Nicole Linsalata WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Gone: The Morgan Martin Case Cait McVey Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Shattered Dreams – Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong Wanda Moore, Kaan Pala WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Scout’s Honor Jeannie Blaylock, Nick Moron WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
911 Detrás de la llamada Rayne Anciani, Randy García WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Alex’s Dragonfly Revolution: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness Heather Crawford, Nick Moron WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
LaTonya Roberts: 25 Years Missing Eugene Buenaventura, Curtis McCloud Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Gone: The Jabez Spann Case Cait McVey, Amanda Salvucci Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Feature News Report – Serious Series Puerto Rico Earthquakes Ybeth Bruzual, Joh Ficurilli Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Bringing Back the Bahamas James Torrez, Christopher Hinson WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
Parkland: Two Years Later Ari Odzer, Felix Castro WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Human Trafficking & Hotels Wally Lurz, Danielle Waugh, Maria Tomasch WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
11. NEWS SPECIAL
Telenoticias: Imágenes 2019 Dialma Santiago, Mariette Bosch, Walter Soto León, Zugey Lamela, Iván O. López WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Resumen 2019 Noticentro Ruddy Matta, Erika Martinez Lee, Julio Rivera-Saniel WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
They Lived: Suncoast Survivors of the Holocaust Hallie Peilet WSNN-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Los 12 Dias que Cambiaron la Historia Ruddy Matta, Cristian Perez WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
Ready for Launch: America’s Return to Space Marcie Golgoski, Dominique Robinson, Peter Delis, Jacob Wiklund, Michelle Imperato, Jim Payne WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Laid Off, Let Down: Florida’s Unemployment Failures Marcie Golgoski, Greg Fox, Timothy Brown, Dylan Shue, Jacob Wiklund, Robert Hazen WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Mystery in Ashes Katie Moore, Derek Waldrip WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
12. ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT Arts/Entertainment – News His Mouse House Bill Wood, Justin Abshire WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans’ Cuba Connection Eric Paulsen, Steve Wolfram WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Mr. Sawbladehead David Hodge Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Shakespeare by the Sea Wally Lurz WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
Arts/Entertainment – Program Feature/Segment Art Loft’s “Felix Semper: Moveable Sculpture” Kyla Ryan, Nicole Malanga WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Jen Clay: The Texture of Anxiety Dennis Scholl, Juan Matos, Ed Talavera WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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The Violin Shop Farah Vickery, Bradley Clore WEDU-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Westcoast Black Theatre Kristine Kelly WEDU-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL Arts/Entertainment – Program/Special Celebrating 25 Years of Cirque du Soleil Alegría Alex Suarez, Lourdes Reigosa, Jen Herrera, Johanna Gomez WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ya Mama N’em Caegan Moore WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Jazz at Wolfson Presents Ariel Rubalcava, Amed Torrecilla, Tony Leal, Michael Di Liddo, James Pierre, Maikel Garcia, Viviám María López, Kemuel Roig MDC-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hard Rock Hotel: Rockin’ Reveal Jenise Fernandez, Juan Pinzon, Eddy Alvarez, Steve Owen, William Damas, Will Manso, Daniel Palma WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Uncanny: The Dolls of Mariana Monteagudo Elaine Minionis The Lunch Box Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sounds of the Season Richard Byrnes, Robert Kotek WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Virtually Yours: A Night at the Athens Theatre Joseph Maxwell The Studio Creative Group, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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78 Pueblos una Bandera Hector Santos, Alfredo Domínguez, Ariel Ferrer, Brenda Rodríguez-Pagán, Raul Garcia, Barbara Lou Rodriguez Burgos HS Media, Guaynabo, PR
Musically United Ariel Rubalcava, Alberto Bade, Maikel Garcia, Amed Torecilla MDC-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
13. BUSINESS/CONSUMER Business/Consumer – No Time Limit High Water Bills Make Affordable Housing Unaffordable Deanna Allbrittin WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Carritos En Fuga Arnulfo Peralta, Alexis Sanchez WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ahorro Costoso Erika Carrillo WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Maxwell Leone vs. Blue Cross of Florida Lauren Sweeney, Michael Danielewski WINK-TV, Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
Business/Consumer – Program Brightline Train Station Comes to OIA Anthony Colarossi, Greg Warmoth, Racquel Asa WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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14. CHILDREN/YOUTH (12 and under) Children/Youth – Program Marlins Clubhouse: Curtis Granderson Hosting Christopher Piatt, Kelly Saco, David Kobert, Denis Moreira, Mike Plante FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Corazones Guerreros, Especial Proyecto Guajira Natalia Denegri, Alan Hassenfeld, Estefanía Monch, Felix Morantes, Nelson Bustamante Trinitus Productions/Mega-TV/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
15. CRIME Crime – News Watchdog Cold Case: A New Path to Jennifer Kesse Curtis McCloud, Eugene Buenaventura Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
There Wasn’t a Murder Here or Anything! Mahsa Saeidi, Jim Hockett WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
My DNA Solved a Murder Mike DeForest, Darran Caudle WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
ID Theft Victim Wrongly Jailed Mike DeForest, Darran Caudle WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Soy Inocente en el Corredor de la Muerte Osdel Porro, Milton Lugo, John Sarmiento WRMD Telemundo, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL Crime – Program The Making of Filthy Rich: The Epstein Story Erik Altmann, Shannon Cake Giaimo WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
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16. EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Education/Schools – News Classrooms in Crisis Lauren Ashley Powell, Jennifer Titus, Paul Thorson WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Escuela al Progreso Marcos Stupenengo Infobae Miami, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Chartered Lauren Ashley Powell, Jennifer Titus WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Fortnite: Adicción Silenciosa Maria Fernanda Lopez WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL Education/Schools – Program Igniting the Future, School Choice Melanie Lawson WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
A Salute to The Class of 2020 Gabrielle Boykin, Brittney Brumfield, Aubry Killion, Gina Swanson, Deanna Faust WDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
5000 Role Models@MDC Ariel Rubalcava, Amed Torrecilla MDC-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
17. ENVIRONMENT Environment – News Se nos Mueren las Sirenas / Our Mermaids Are Dying Brailyn Garcia, Milton Lugo, William Velez WRMD Telemundo, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Stench of Failure T.J. Pipitone, David Hammer WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Boat Graveyard Katie McCall, Lauren Ashley Powell, Chad Cromwell WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Protecting Paradise: The Race to Save Florida’s Coral Reefs Samantha-Jo Roth, Vince Pecoraro Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Victims of Progress Charisse Gibson, Adam Copus WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
What’s in the Water Louis Aguirre WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
En las Profundidades del Epicentro Deborah Martorell, Ruddy Matta, Orlando Rodríguez, Carlos Moctezuma WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
Basura Ilegal Arnulfo Peralta WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL Environment – Program Changing Seas “American Samoa’s Resilient Coral Reefs” Alexa Elliott, Sean Hickey WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Changing Seas “A Decade After Deepwater” Sean Hickey, Liz Smith, Norman Silva WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Australia Beyond the Fires Jorge Antonio Gonzalez, Nelson Bustamante, Gabriel Sanz, Natalia Denegri, Vanessa Rodriguez, German Alberto Garcia Superlano, Alexandra Malave Hernandez Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Changing Seas “Florida’s Blue Holes: Oases in the Sea” Kristin Paterakis, Sean Hickey, Norman Silva WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
NBC 6 Climate Check Special Christopher Clark, Angie Lassman, Steve MacLaughlin WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
WESH 2 Chronicle: Wasted! How Your Recycling Gets Trashed Marcie Golgoski, Jacob Wiklund, Peter Delis, Dominique Robinson, Michelle Imperato, Stewart Moore WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Changing Seas “Peru’s Desert Penguins” Alexa Elliott, Sean Hickey, Luis Marrou, David Diez WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
18. HEALTH/SCIENCE Health/Science – News Firefighter Cancer Scan Heather Bailey, Allison Kropff WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Forced Out of Florida Ismael Rivera, Niala Charles WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
Clean Badge of Honor Heather Bailey, Allison Kropff WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Seized Jenna Bourne, Lauren Ashley Powell, Paul Thorson WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Health/Science – Program Finding Normal in an Electrical Storm Brian Capozzi, Bob Buruchian, Joseph Jabaly, Eugenio Wilman, Alexander Buruchian Inventi Media Group, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Perfect Match Susan Forbes, John Garity, Pablo Rendic Olivieri, Pat Michaels, Stephanie Zaurin, Sarina Fazan, Kristen Yost OneBlood, Inc., Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Living a Full Life with a Royal Disease Brian Capozzi, Bob Buruchian, Jim Wrocklage Inventi Media Group, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cambio de Sexo con Piel de Pescado Alexander Oyola WSBS-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction Michael Dorfman WJAX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Gator Egg Hunt Keary Croskrey WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
19. HISTORIC/CULTURAL Historic/Cultural – News Single Story/Feature He Knew, When No One Else Did Jeff Butera, Sebastian Gonzalez WZVN-TV, Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
El Sabor del Dominó Carlos Rausseo, Juan Sánchez, Ramon Cintrón WTMO Telemundo Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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La Nueva Cara de Miami Maria Alesia Sosa WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Historic/Cultural – News Series Locally Roasted Rob Krieger, Tim Guidry WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Historic/Cultural – Program Isla y Vuelta - La Música Caribeña Evoluciona Harold Jessurun ThirdEye Productions, San Juan, PR
Treme: Death of a Neighborhood, Survival of a Culture Adam Copus, Charisse Gibson WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
20. HUMAN INTEREST Human Interest – News Single Story/Feature Rescue and Recovery Karen Swensen, Derek Waldrip WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Semper Fi Goodbye Jeannie Blaylock, Nick Moron WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
A Picture of Hope: The Drew Kohn Story Nick Moron, Heather Crawford WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Story2Share: Once a Marine, Always a Marine Sean Martinelli, Sebastian Gonzalez WBBH-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
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Un Trabajo Inesperado Marcos Stupenengo Infobae Miami, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mothers’ Milk Bank of Florida Marcie Golgoski, Jacob Wiklund, Meredith McDonough WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Autor de su Futuro Javier Diaz Machado WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
How’s Donna? Kiran Chawla, Robert Hollins WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Myra’s Mission David Martin, Paulo Almeida WOFL-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Afectados por el Coronavirus, Esenciales y sin Ayudas: La Crisis de los Trabajadores del Campo Patricia Vélez Santiago, Mauricio Rodriguez, Andrea Zarate Univision Noticias Digital, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Traves de sus Ojos Nidia Cavazos, Jose Osuna, Julio Davila Univision Digital, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Engines That Power Hope Morella Giordana, Carlos Lopez-Lay, Natalia Rivera, Carlos Aponte, Margarita Cotto Torres, Lucy Rivera, Juan Pablo Soto Adames Bella Studios, San Juan, PR
Human Interest – News Series Mujeres en Guardia Adrian Mauceri, Gina Romero, Ruben Fernandez WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
La Lucha de Mario Ramon Cintron, Homan Machuca, Luis Millan WTMO Telemundo Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Story2Share Sean Martinelli, Sebastian Gonzalez, Todd Ofenbeck WBBH-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Story2Share: Greg Goes to Washington Sean Martinelli, Sebastian Gonzalez WBBH-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
K8 Dentro del Infierno Eduardo Yusnaby Rodriguez, Yoel Rivero, Jose Carlos Perez Luzardo WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Human Interest – Program Feature/Segment Sofia Jiraud no se Quita Morella Giordana, Natalia Rivera, Carlos Lopez-Lay, Margarita Cotto Torres Fundación Yonomequito, San Juan, PR
Sed de Esperanza Michell Rodríguez Buitrago, Edward García Prieto WSBS-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Boy and His Bronco Tom Gregory, Carolina Loreto, Ron Yager, Jim Dotson, Eric Carle, Cord McPhail WLAE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Unfinished Portraits: Dylan’s Story Brian Capozzi, Bob Buruchian, Jim Wrocklage, Eugenio Wilman Inventi Media Group, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Carl Juste in the Heart of Little Haiti Dennis Scholl, Juan Matos, Javier Labrador Deulofeu, Marlon Johnson WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Majo: Querer es Poder Natalia Denegri, Felix Morantes, Gabriel Bustamante, Nelson Bustamante Trinitus Productions/Mega-TV/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Human Interest – Program Special Women in Polo: The Palm Beaches Amanda Prince, Michelle Flores, Adam Starr Ko-Mar Productions, West Palm Beach, FL
Hay Que Intentarlo Yulma Garcia, Kristy Espinoza, Jorge Torrealba, Julio Méndez, Julio Méndez Jr., Juan Manuel Hernández Husband Billionaires Group/Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mi Hermana Julio Méndez, Juan Manuel Hernández Husband, Leopoldo Laya, Julio Méndez, Jr., Yulma Garcia, Kristy Espinoza, Iravid Nieves, Genesis Nieves, Anna Otto Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
21. MILITARY Military – News Tractor Across America Ismael Rivera, Jay O’Brien WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
Soldier Denied Justice Stephen Andrews, Gordon Dempsey WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Circle of Heroes Bobby Lewis, Mike Garner WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
22. POLITICS/GOVERNMENT Politics/Government – News I4 Tour: Parramore Gregory Angel, Michael Wash Jr., Benjamin Boocker Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Scandal on the Bench Chris Nakamoto, Joseph McCoy III, Erin Schmidt WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
aBUSed Jenna Bourne, Lauren Ashley Powell WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Selling Assessments Kiran Chawla, Robert Hollins WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Smoke and Mirrors: The Search for Truth About Covid-19 Louis Bolden, Corie Murray, Kristin Cason WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Politics/Government – Program El Poder de un Pueblo Janet Toro Fantauzzi, Nydia Morales, Dialma Santiago, Yadira Delgado WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Puerto Rico: Un Pueblo en Crisis David Rodriguez, Alexis Sanchez, Alexis Boentes, Menfis Marmolejos, Andrea Marcial, Orlando Martinez Berman WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
23. RELIGION Religion – News Innocence Lost Kelly Wiley, Jodi Mohrmann WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Miracle Baby Karen Swensen, Derek Waldrip WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
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Picture of Faith Bill Wood, Justin Abshire WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Miracle Man Mary Baer, Jodi Mohrmann WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Faith and Freedom Anne Schinfroe Schindler WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Religion – Program My Shining Hour Story Steph Carse My Shining Hour LLC, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
My Brain Tumor, Yoga and Faith Alex Menendez, Terra White Instinct Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
24. SOCIETAL CONCERNS Societal Concerns – News Desconectados Rayne Anciani, Randy García, Alexis Lopez WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Florida Lawmaker Pushing to Allow all Immigrants the Chance to Get Driver’s Licenses Paul LaGrone WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Societal Concerns – Program Powerless John Pendygraft Tampa Bay Times, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Kids Sold for Sex: How Children are Branded, Sold and Arrested Erin Smith, Kylie McGivern, Jackie Callaway, Matt McGlashen, Adam Walser, Sara Grossbarth, Randy Wright, Wendy Ryan, Sandra Scagliotti WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Securing Our Schools Michael E. Williams, Adrienne Stein, Stephanie Theissen, Trey Herbert WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
25. SPORTS Sports – News Single Story/Series Keeping the Coaches Scott Johnson, Justin Barney, Jodi Mohrmann, Eric Wallace WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Frozen in Time Merris Badcock, Kaan Pala WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Under the Lights: THE BIG GAME Matthew R. Shedenhelm, Mike Plante, Charlie Luken FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
One Saints Player Thankful For New Family Christina Watkins, Deanna Faust WDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
Empty Field of Dreams Lee Zurik, Cody Lillich WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Phantom Limb: The Marko Cheseto Story Patrick Welter, Nikolai Nabet, Benjamin Boocker Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Rolex 24 Behind the Scenes Daren Stoltzfus, Jacob Wiklund, Frank Burt WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Sports – Feature/Segment Florida Gymnastics: Dear Gators Shelby Granath University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Wade Legacy Steven Ruiz, Alexander Gonzalez, Mauricio Estrada, Alberto Plana, Orion Angus, Alejandro Arenas, Marco Martinez The Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Never Stop Nick Moron, Heather Crawford WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Central Florida Strong: Down Syndrome Ironman Joseph Kepner WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Undefeated: The Nathan Hayes Story Patrick Welter Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
National Women and Girls in Sports Day Abigail Durner Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Kids Day History Ross Leviton, Ariel Cosio Fox Sports Sun/Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
All Rise for Cannonfire Stephen Lynch Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Sports – Program – Live Miami HEAT Kids Day Pregame Show Edward Ballard, Kristen Hewitt, Jason Jackson, Arnold Speaks, Jr., Jose Cisneros Fox Sports Sun/Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Eye On The Title Allison Childers, Jacques Doucet, Matthew Houston, Derron Daquano WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Tampa Bay Rays Salute to the Troops Pre-Game Brad Bartle, Mark Rickles, John Tackett, Rich Hollenberg, Tricia Whitaker FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Marlins Live Pre-Game Show: JP Arencibia Explains with Props in Studio – Baseball Analytics Anthony Biase, Matt Gersten, JP Arencibia, Craig Minervini FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tampa Bay Lightning Live: Lightning Opening Night Brad Bartle, Doug Yalacki, Paul Kennedy, Bobby Taylor, Dave Andreychuk FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sports – Program – Post-Produced or Edited Bleed Purple, Part I Derek Cody, Jenny Chiu, Elijah Walker, Daniel Vinasco Orlando City Soccer Club, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Florida Gymnastics: Rivalry Week vs. LSU Shelby Granath GatorVision, Gainesville, FL
In The Current: Brady, The Buccaneer Stephen Lynch Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Sports – One-Time Special The Flashback – Wade Retirement Ceremony Edward Ballard, Arnold Speaks, Jr., Jason Jackson, Eric Reid, Will Manso, LaVaughn Wright Fox Sports Sun/Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Inside the Panthers Live: Roberto Luongo Retirement Ceremony Jeff Wesol, Matthew R. Shedenhelm, Mike Rubin, Steve Goldstein, Jessica Blaylock, Randy Moller, Max Michalak, Brett Opdyke FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
CBS4 Nat Moore Trophy Presentation John Mays, Leo Gomez, Jim Berry, David Agudelo, Jorge Perez, Luis Zabala, Mike Cugno, Monica Kirkland, Andi Phillips, Judy Flook, Alex Hernandez, Manuel Torres, David Wallach, Michael Leon, Samuel Hernandez, Oliana Torres, Angela Travieso, Matt Conover WFOR-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
26. SPORT EVENT/GAME – LIVE/UNEDITED NO NOMINATION
27. WEATHER
Weather – News Expedición Dorian: Conociendo un Monstruo / Dorian Expedition: Meeting a Monster Milton Lugo, Liz Evora WRMD Telemundo, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Hurricane Michael: One Year Later Jennifer Ready, Jodi Mohrmann WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
I Feel Forgotten Julie Gargotta, Eugene Buenaventura Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Laboratorio Televirtual de la Autoridad en el Tiempo Elizabeth Robaina WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Chaos & Charity: Hurricane Dorian Hits the Bahamas Adam Vance, Gregory Angel Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Un Extraño Fenómeno Deborah Martorell WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
Weather – Program Huracán 2020 Yoel Rivero, Vera Castillo, Ariel Rodriguez, Dainet Sierra WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
NBC 6 First Alert Hurricane Special Christopher Clark, Steve MacLaughlin, Angie Lassman WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
7News at 10: Hurricane Dorian Disaster Zach Hammer, Sheldon Fox, Nicole Linsalata, Joe Roetz, Walter Morris, Franklin White, Craig Stevens, Belkys Nerey, Tammy Darling, Brad Friedkin, Mark Davis WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hurricane Dorian: Days of Destruction Jon Brady, Carl Pugliese, Jim Grimes, Liz Quirantes, Alexandra Nahl, Chris Hinson, Jay O’Brien WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
28. DOCUMENTARY Documentary – Cultural Singular Dennis Scholl, Marlon Johnson, Léna McLorin Salvant WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lisa Nichols: Born to Win JW Dicks, Nick Nanton, Giovanni Marsico, Carlo Alberto Orecchia, Branden Colon, Larry King DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Subterraneo Joe Cardona, Magdiel Aspillaga, Alejandro Zayas-Bazan Television Marti/Office of Cuba Broadcast, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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My Survivor Jerry Levine, Mindy Hersh, Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer Levine & Co. Creative Television and Film, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nido Qubein: Extraordinary is a Choice Nick Nanton, JW Dicks, Larry King, Parker Yates, Nick Ruff, Branden Colon, Carlo Alberto Orecchia DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Documentary – Historical Trago Amargo Joe Cardona, Magdiel Aspillaga, Alvaro Alba, Christina Sanson Television Marti/Office of Cuba Broadcast, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
When We Were Apollo Zachary Weil WLRN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
W.A.S.P. A Wartime Experiment in Wo-Manpower Jon Anderson, Rachel Wright, Joseph Stone, Oliver Peters 7th Art Force, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Filthy Dreamers Lisa Mills, Derek Loucks, Robert Cassanello, Connie Lester, Jason Clarke University of Central Florida, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Southwest Florida’s Mangrove Coast Elam Stoltzfus Live Oak Production Group, Tallahassee, FL
The Restorers – Living History Adam White Hemlock Films
Eyewitness to History: Apollo 11 Fifty Years Later Anthony Colarossi, Greg Warmoth, Martha Sugalski, Margaret Norman, Melonie Holt, Vanessa Echols, Rusty McCranie WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Bloodless: The Path to Democracy Bared Maronian Armenoid Productions, Miami-Ft Lauderdale, FL
Documentary – Topical Troubled Waters: A Turtle’s Tale Rory Fielding, John Labonia, Adrienne Kennedy, James March, Michael Anderson, Cortney Fielding WLRN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Unprecedented Christopher Clark, Angie Lassman WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dreamer Nick Nanton, JW Dicks, Giovanni Marsico, Carlo Alberto Orecchia, Jon Briggs, Ryan Ruff, Chris Low, Parker Yates DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Heridos por la Dictadura Marcos Stupenengo, Juan Vincente Manrique, Claudia Smolansky Infobae Miami, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Single Step Gerhard Rodriguez Meraki Films Corp, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
World Cup Spotlight: Konya Plummer Daniel Miller Studio Say So Inc., Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
5ta Ruta Nelson Ramirez, Claudio Corsi, Enrique Diaz, Joseph Silva, Jose Gonzalez, Marisol Dieguez, Laura Ramirez, Rocio Ramirez, Luisana Bertorelli ShowGroup LLC, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Four Families in Mafraq Israel Balderas Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL
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Periodismo en Dictadura Luis Olavarrieta, Jorge Antonio Gonzalez, Nelson Bustamante, Natalia Denegri, Gabriel Sanz, Vanessa Rodriguez Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
29. INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
Our Last Chance: Preserving Cape Canaveral Jared Brown University of South Florida, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Follow the Water Javier Carrion, Stephanie Tiangco Heavy Air Media, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
30. INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION NO NOMINATION
31. LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Mark Wilson’s “Mak’n Waves” J. Mark Wilson WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Food for Thought with Jorge Estevez Jon Anderson, Shawn Fernandez, Jorge Estevez, David Harrison, Shaun Ryan Noonan 7th Art Force/WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Houseboat Rehab Elizabeth Hart, Walter J. Lowe, Kurt Bauerle, Lucas Cornell Ready, Set, Renovate! Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Swimming with Casper the Friendly Alligator Chris Van Vliet, Samantha Kobrin WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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32. MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Driven-Concours D’Elegance Tom Gregory, Carolina Loreto, Ron Yager, Jim Dotson WLAE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Taste & See Tampa Bay Matthew Borek, Zack Perry, Teyonna Edwards WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Dock & Dine Amanda Prince, Jim Gallagher, Michelle Flores, Jason Pereira Ko-Mar Productions, West Palm Beach, FL
33. NOSTALGIA PROGRAM
Birth of The Brews Larry Roussarie, Peggy Scott Laborde, Jim Moriarty WYES-TV, New Orleans, LA
The National World War II Museum Charles Marsala AWE News, New Orleans, LA
Central Florida Roadtrip – Parks of the Past Buddy Pittman, Phil Hoffman WUCF-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Aqui Estan los Mios Jesus Acosta, Ricardo Quintana, Joe Cardona Television Marti/Office of Cuba Broadcast, Miami-Ft, Lauderdale, FL
34. PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
First to Respond – Last to Ask For Help Phil Celli, Jennifer Noble Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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A Break for Impact: Eyes of the Night Aaron Hose, Christine Kane, Tim Reid Video@CDL – UCF Center for Distributed Learning, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
How America’s Worst Affordable Housing Shortage is Hurting Tourism Workers Rich Pope Orlando Sentinel, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
35. SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (other than News or Sports) Special Event Coverage – Live Gasparilla Parade of Pirates Leaza Kalb, Philip Hill WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Premio lo Nuestro #AlfombraLIVE Fernando Mexia, Leonor Suarez, Yvanna Jijena, Javier Cruz Milete, Pablo Sanchis, Jossette Rivera Garrido, Ana Sofía Rovelo, Angelica Murcia, Steve Celedonio, Sulyn Guerrero, Evelyn Sicairos, Jackie Guerrido, Héctor Márquez, Silvia Salgado Univision Communications, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Special Event Coverage – Edited Winning Amelia Raymond L Hays Gemstone Media, Jacksonville, FL
36. INTERSTITIAL
Hometown Hero James March, Mia Laurenzo, Michael Anderson WLRN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
GO Louisiana! Tom Gregory WLAE-TV, New Orleans, LA
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37. COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAs)
Super Héroes Natalia Denegri, Carmen Victoria Pardo, Nelson Bustamante Trinitus Productions/Mega-TV/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Water We Share Javier Carrion, Stephanie Tiangco, Alexandria Tiangco Carrion, Brighton Tiangco Carrion Heavy Air Media, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Census 2020 #CuentaConmigo Ronald Estrada, Claudia Prado WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tiempo de Cambiar Emilio Braun, Darwin Robles, Alejandra Pinera WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
OnePak Michael Cardwell, Anthony Parson, Sam Roach, Drew White Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Together David Sutta, Jaziel Ojeda CLUTCH, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Florida Farm to School Awareness Video Karen Moore Moore, Inc., Tallahassee, FL
38. PROMOTION Promotion – News Promo – Single Spot Stay Festive Acadiana Cason Aycock KADN-TV, Lafayette, LA
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Noticiero Telemundo 51, Contigo Primero Fanny Hoyos, Loanis Duffau, Hector Viera, Ubaldo Medina WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Promotion – News Promo – Campaign 10TampaBay Brand Launch Lorraine Apperson, Michael Weber, Andrew Caliendo, Rob Born, Gale Bove, Geoffrey Crowell WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
FOX 8 – Officiating the Official Bobby Childs, Blaine Strawn, Nicholas Pierre, Matthew Davis WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Promotion – News Promo – Image WESH 2 News Everywhere Trevor Cassidy, Kip Christine, Steve Rifkin WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
The Whole Story Craig Davenport, Jacob Bryan WJAX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Telemundo 51, Contigo en la Distancia Fanny Hoyos, Susan Solano Vila, Ubaldo Medina WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Promotion – Program – Single Spot Dolphins Cancer Challenge – This is Me David Sutta, Alexandra Lopez Nobrega, Jaziel Ojeda, Michael Mesa, Kyle Hall CLUTCH, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Medical Stories Promo Brian Capozzi, Bob Buruchian, Eugenio Wilman, Joel Kaplan, Linda Corley Inventi Media Group, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Juntos Podemos Tito Burga, Hansel Valdes, Jorge Cortes, Esteban J Serrano Sanchez, Michael Martínez WRMD Telemundo, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
In Good Hands Shawn Vela, Mark Miller, Nicole Joseph Vela Visuals/Amerivita Home Care, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Dreamer Nick Nanton, JW Dicks DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Starmark I Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB History Video Jeff McKown, Tim Moore, Will Shanahan Diamond View Studios, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Promotion – Program – Campaign Fun with Marbles Jason Pallante, Josh Hanson FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Navidad 2019 Fanny Hoyos, Susan Solano Vila, Ubaldo Medina, Chrisbel Tobon, Magalis Asencio, Loanis Duffau WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Clear the Shelters/Desocupar los Albergues 2019 Fanny Hoyos, Ubaldo Medina, Susan Solano Vila, Chrisbel Tobon, Dario Nanni WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Promotion – Program – Sports Fun with Funko Jason Pallante, Josh Hanson FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Saints vs Vikings Playoff Game Promotion Shaneika Dabney-Henderson, Doug Tatum, Beth Blackburn, Andrew Weilbaecher, Brendan Hassett, Ashley Amoss, Ben Johnson, Layne Murdoch New Orleans Saints, Metairie, LA
Day by Knight – Brandon Knight David Merrill Blueprint Pro/Remyworkouts, West Palm Beach, FL
McKethan Stadium: Opening Day 2020 Nicole Reighter, Shelby Granath GatorVision, Gainesville, FL
Saints Schedule Release Promotion Jon-Devin Carrere, Shaneika Dabney-Henderson, Janae Adams New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, Metairie, LA
Why We Raise The Flags Stephen Lynch, Jason Turner, Caitlin Peterson, Abby Durner, Josh Warner Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Return To Glory: Buccaneers Uniform Tease Stephen Lynch Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Super Bowl Kickoff Video Van Wagner, Kristin Territo, Omar Feliz, Stephen Banks, Andrew Pham, Matt Bergbauer Van Wagner Productions
Promotion – Program – Image Empty Streets Natalie Thurlow, Aletha Rideout WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
MeTV Familiar Faces Trevor Cassidy, Kip Christine, Mark Moorer, Steve Rifkin WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Riding the Bull Gary Yordon, Joshua McLawhorn, Michelle Falanga The Zachary Group, Tallahassee, FL
39. COMMERCIALS
Ciudad de Gladiadores Heri Martinez de Dios, Nicolle Betancourt, Yamil I Medina Carrasquillo, Yanelis Barros Matheu Gladius, San Juan, PR
The Legend Gary Yordon, Joshua McLawhorn, Michelle Falanga The Zachary Group, Tallahassee, FL
Female-To-Male Top Surgery HZ Plastic Surgery Naman Gabriel NG Production Films, Inc., Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
El Poder de Contar Historias Andrew Hernández Sepúlveda, Evan Moreno, Obed Rodriguez Atlantic University College, Guaynabo, PR
AHRI Web Spot Daniel Miller Studio Say So Inc, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Ultimate Medical Academy – Face It Jeff McKown, Nick Rua, Will Shanahan Diamond View Studios, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Regal Boats – 50 Years Jeff McKown Diamond View Studios, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Peerfit – Move Jonathan Davila, Tim Moore Diamond View Studios, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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40. OVERALL EXCELLENCE
WJXT-TV Overall Excellence Bob Ellis WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
WFLA 8 On Your Side Mark A. Higgins WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
WESH 2 Overall Excellence John Soapes WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
WVUE-TV Overall Excellence Tim Ingram WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
41. NEWS EXCELLENCE
WFLA News Channel 8: On Your Side David J. Ciliberti WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
WWL-TV Eyewitness News Keith Esparros WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Telenoticias Puerto Rico Dialma Santiago WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
WESH 2 News Kirsten Wolff WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
WVUE-TV News Excellence Mikel Schaefer WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
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42. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Isla y Vuelta-No Small Feat Harold Jessurun ThirdEye Productions, San Juan, PR
43. JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE Journalistic Enterprise – No Time Limit ¡Siempre Contigo! Valezka Gil-Wester, Raúl Diaz, Carmen Rodriguez, Natalia Fernandez WTMO Telemundo Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Lee Zurik Investigation Lee Zurik WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Money, Power & Politics Craig Patrick, Craig Davisson WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Joe Kepner: Central Florida Strong Joseph Kepner WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Kids Sold for Sex: How Children are Branded, Sold and Arrested Erin Smith, Kylie McGivern, Jackie Callaway, Matt McGlashen, Adam Walser, Sara Grossbarth, Randy Wright, Wendy Ryan, Sandra Scagliotti WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Año Convulso Walter Soto León WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Telenoticias: Historias de Impacto Janet Toro Fantauzzi WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
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44. INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Walking the Florida Wildlife Corridor with Carlton Ward, Jr. Charlotte Cushing, Norman Silva WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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45. AUDIO
El Miedo – Audio Post Production Enrique Diaz IO Works, Inc., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
46. MUSICAL/COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
Musica 5ta Ruta – Documental Nelson Ramirez, Enrique Diaz, Claudio Corsi, Boris Milan ShowGroup LLC, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Away from Home Jaime Cardona Epic in Motion Corp./Red Squid Studios, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Day Under My Skin Jaime Cardona Epic in Motion Corp./Red Squid Studios, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
La Madre Tierra Max Pizzolante, Alfredo Matheus, Alan Matheus, Gabriel Bustamante Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
El Príncipe de los Juegos Elizabeth Fillol, Gianna Lodi, Adriana Maiolino, Karim Ríos, Carmen Torres Billionaires Group, Nifu Nifa Oficial, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Concertante Alberto Bade, Marjorie Hahn, Brian Neal, Humberto Casanova MDC-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
47. DIRECTOR Director – Non-Live (Post-Produced) Nido Qubein: Extraordinary is a Choice Nick Nanton DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Dreamer Nick Nanton DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Troubled Waters: A Turtle’s Tale Rory Fielding WLRN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lisa Nichols: Born to Win Nick Nanton DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
My Shining Hour Story Steph Carse My Shining Hour LLC, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Y iCount (You Are Awesome) Steph Carse My Shining Hour LLC, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Súper Poderoso Sebastián Marcano Olivier Alpha Entertainment Services/Latinflicks, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Our Last Chance: Preserving Cape Canaveral Jared Brown University of South Florida, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
El Miedo Jaime Segura Mito Movies/Andaction Studio/Bridges Productions, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Periodismo en Dictadura Jorge Antonio Gonzalez Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
We Kept America Great Krystal Alexandria Krystal Clear Media, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Daddy Juan Carlos Daboin Casa Pro/Black Hole Enterprises/Yare Films, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale,
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A Break for Impact: The Bridge of Hope Christine Kane Video@CDL – UCF Center for Distributed Learning, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
A Break for Impact: Cameras Not Allowed Aaron Hose Video@CDL – UCF Center for Distributed Learning, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
My Survivor Jerry Levine Levine & Co. Creative Television and Film, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Director – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.) Ciudad de Gladiadores Heri Martinez de Dios, Yanelis Barros Matheu, Yamil I Medina Carrasquillo Gladius, San Juan, PR
Eli Julio Méndez Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
In Good Hands – Promo Shawn Vela Vela Visuals – Amerivita Home Care, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Hero Dad Shawn Vela Vela Visuals, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
48. EDITOR Editor – News Desconectados Randy García WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mujeres en Guardia Adrian Mauceri WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Editing Characters Justin Abshire WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Matthew Apthorp: EW Scripps State Investigative Editor Matthew Apthorp WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
De Medicinal a Recreacional Randy García WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Los 12 Dias Que Cambiaron la Historia Ruddy Matta WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
Innocence Lost Joseph Owens WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Sueño Espacial Randy García WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Editor Sebastian Gonzalez WBBH-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Much Ado(be) About Nothing Eugene Buenaventura Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Weathering the Storm Adam Copus WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Human Trafficking Series Mark Chapman WDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
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Editor – Program (Non-News) Florida Gymnastics: SEC Champions Shelby Granath University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
El Fin de los Glaciares Jorge Antonio Gonzalez, German Alberto Garcia Superlano, Alexandra Malave Hernandez Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Australia Beyond the Fires German Alberto Garcia Superlano, Alexandra Malave Hernandez, Jorge Antonio Gonzalez Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Bleed Purple, Part I Derek Cody Orlando City Soccer Club, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Dreamer Nick Ruff DNA Films, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
A Day Under My Skin Alain Maiki, Mariela Farfan, Jaime Cardona Epic in Motion Corp., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Troubled Waters: A Turtle’s Tale Michael Anderson, Scott Rogo WLRN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Away From Home Alain Maiki, Jaime Cardona, Mariela Farfan Epic in Motion Corp., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
My Shining Hour Story Steph Carse My Shining Hour LLC, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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We Kept America Great Krystal Alexandria Krystal Clear Media, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Periodismo en Dictadura Jorge Antonio Gonzalez Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Our Last Chance: Preserving Cape Canaveral Natasha Thornton University of South Florida, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
A Single Step Gerhard Rodriguez, Joy Castaneda Meraki Films Corp, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
My Survivor Jerry Levine Levine & Co. Creative Television and Film, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Editor – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.) This Is Me Emily Emrick, Jason Sill The School District Lee County, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Ciudad de Gladiadores Yanelis Barros Matheu, Dickie Cruz Gladius, San Juan, PR
Editor – Sports Max Miller: Tampa Bay Lightning Opening Night Game Tease Max Miller FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Kobe Bryant Tribute Ross Leviton Fox Sports Sun/Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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49. GRAPHIC ARTS
Graphics Arts – Graphics CyberEasy | Powered by Knogin Brooks Patrick Allen Bluleadz, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Pin Pan Pum Open Juan Somarriba, Amaranta Martinez Pixelhangar, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
California Sleep Solutions Travis Leonard, Douglas Jarman Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Braintrust – The Way Work Should Work Andrea Uruburok, Kyle Harter, Gabe Luna-Ostaseski Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Ciudad de Gladiadores Heri Martinez de Dios, Yamil I Medina Carrasquillo, Hector Hoyo, Gabriel Rodriguez, Yanelis Barros Matheu Gladius, San Juan, PR
FlipRide Andrea Uruburok, Beau Benson Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Jetson Andrea Uruburok, Travis Leonard Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
El Príncipe de los Juegos Carlos Martinez Billionaires Group, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pandemio y Covidia Reynaldo León León Animation Studio, Caguas, PR
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Graphic Arts – Set Design Wade Legacy Set Steven Ruiz, Alexander Gonzalez, Mauricio Estrada, Orion Angus, Marco Martinez The Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Florida Insider Fishing Report Luz Cardenas, Rick Murphy, John Human, Daniel Lopez RM Media, Inc., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
50. LIGHTING NO NOMINATION
51. NEWS PRODUCER
Producing Composite Richard Engelhardt WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Deadly UPS Truck Chase: Getting Answers the Day After Richard Engelhardt WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Desolación en el Paraís Walter Soto León, Janet Torro Fantauzzi WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
52. TALENT Talent – Anchor – News Sandra Peebles News Anchor Sandra Peebles WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Allison Kropff Allison Kropff WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Violent Protests Breaking News Coverage Jawan Strader WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Talent – Anchor – Weather Bienvenido a mi Laboratorio Televirtual Elizabeth Robaina WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Huracanes, Dorian, Marejadas y Cuarentena Deborah Martorell WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
Finding Facts in the Forecast Alan Sealls WPMI-TV, Mobile, AL
Meteorólogo Rubén Capote Ruben Capote Bravo WRMD Telemundo, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Roberto Cortes Weather Segment Roberto Cortes WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Talent – Reporter – General Assignment/Spot News Nicole Linsalata Composite Nicole Linsalata WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Alexis Boentes Al Aire Alexis Boente Arias WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cait McVey: Storyteller Cait McVey Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Tampa Riots Michael Paluska WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Protestas Violentas en Miami Eduardo Yusnaby Rodriguez WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Historias de Rayne Anciani Rayne Anciani WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Megan Cruz, WFTV Megan Cruz WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
David Rodriguez – Renuncia del Gobernador de Puerto Rico David Rodriguez WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Talent – Reporter – Specialty Assignment The Signature Saint Bill Wood WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Jenna Bourne – Investigative Reporter Jenna Bourne WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Cait McVey: Gone Cait McVey Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Lee Zurik Specialty Reporter Lee Zurik WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Lee Zurik Empty Field of Dreams Lee Zurik WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
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Story2Share Sean Martinelli WBBH-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Chatgate Scandal Sheli Muñiz WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Scout’s Honor Jeannie Blaylock WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Sueño Espacial Rayne Anciani WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Kiran Chawla Investigates Kiran Chawla, Robert Hollins WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Tom Gregory-GO Louisiana! Tom Gregory WLAE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Talent – Sports Pat Welter Sports Anchor/Reporter Composite Patrick Welter Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Talent – Commentator/Editorialist Driving Me Crazy Kathryn Jeffries WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Talent – Performer/Narrator Troubled Waters: A Turtle’s Tale Peter Coyote WLRN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Star Gazers Trace Dominguez WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
MLK Day Open – Narrator Jason Jackson Fox Sports Sun/Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Súper Poderoso Christopher Navarro Alpha Entertainment Services, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Talent – Program Host/Moderator Natalia Denegri Natalia Denegri Trinitus Productions, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ferdinad Pérez Román Ferdinand Pérez Román WLII-TV, San Juan, PR
Tom Gregory-Driven Tom Gregory WLAE-TV, New Orleans, LA
53. PHOTOGRAPHER Photographer – News Look At This Photograph! Eugene Buenaventura Spectrum News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Nick Moron – Photography Nick Moron WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Kaan Pala Videography Composite Kaan Pala WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
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Photographer – Program (Non-News) Florida Baseball 2020 Nicole Reighter GatorVision, Gainesville, FL
Satos Heixan Robles Equitas Entertainment, Guaynabo, PR
La Tumba Cesare Salerno Alpha Entertainment Services, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Troubled Waters: A Turtle’s Tale Frazier Nivens, Luis Marrou, Benjamin Hicks, Jim Abernethy WLRN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Day Under My Skin Alain Maiki Epic in Motion, Corp., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Single Step Gerhard Rodriguez Meraki Films Corp, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mi Hermana Julio Méndez, Julio Méndez Jr Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Photographer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.) Orlando Police Department Recruitment Phillip Cybulski City of Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
El Poder de Contar Historias Evan Moreno, Andrew Hernández Sepúlveda Atlantic University College, Guaynabo, PR
Hay Que Intentarlo Julio Méndez, Julio Méndez Jr Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Together Again Shawn Vela Vela Visuals, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Photographer – Video Essay Launch Day Paul Giorgio WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
54. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Hurricane Dorian Meets Dorothy John Strand WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Ciudad de Gladiadores Heri Martinez de Dios, Yanelis Barros Matheu, Dickie Cruz, Eneiliz Rodríguez, Adadell Álvarez Gladius, San Juan, PR
I Just Felt Like Running John Strand, Kristen King WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
55. VIDEO JOURNALIST NO NOMINATION
56. WRITER Writer – News Writing Like I Talk: Jeff Butera Composite Jeff Butera WZVN-TV, Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
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Hurricane Dorian: Abaco Aftermath Michael E. Williams WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
It’s Not Nice to Comma Splice Bill Wood WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Se nos Mueren las Sirenas / Our Mermaids Are Dying Brailyn Garcia WRMD Telemundo, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Surreal South Florida Daniel Cohen WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Story2Share Sean Martinelli WBBH-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Writer – Program (Non-News) Deberia Comprarme un Arma Miguel Cossío, Adriana Navarro WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Australia Beyond the Fires Jorge Antonio Gonzalez, Vanessa Rodriguez, Gabriel Sanz Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Periodismo en Dictadura Jorge Antonio Gonzalez, Vanessa Rodriguez Picante Films/Black Hole Enterprises/Trinitus Productions/Dream It Foundation, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
La Tumba Jorge Martinez Alpha Entertainment Services, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mi Hermana Yulma Garcia, Kristy Espinoza Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Writer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.) Together Again Jonathan Hickey Vela Visuals, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Riding the Bull Gary Yordon The Zachary Group, Tallahassee, FL
Que Cada Segundo Cuente Fanny Hoyos WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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