Another Nexstar Anchor Calling it Quits

After nearly 34 years in the trenches at WFLA, veteran journalist Jennifer Leigh is hanging up her mic and stepping away from the Tampa station.

Remaining at a single TV station for nearly three and a half decades is an increasingly rare feat in modern local broadcasting, particularly under the watchful, efficiency-obsessed corporate eye of Nexstar, the owner of WFLA.

As Nexstar continues to manage its sprawling portfolio with an emphasis on the bottom line, watching a foundational newsroom fixture walk out the door after nearly 34 years marks the end of an era for local news viewers in Tampa.

Tip of the hat to Leigh on an impressive run. Now, let's see if Nexstar actually hires a dedicated replacement or just spreads the MMJ workload even thinner.