WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)

WESH (channel 2) is a TV station based in Daytona Beach, Florida, that serves the Orlando region as an NBC affiliate. The station is owned by Hearst Television and works alongside WKCF (channel 18), which is a CW affiliate licensed in Clermont. Both channels operate from shared studios located on North Wymore Road in Eatonville, though they use a Winter Park address. WESH's transmission tower is situated near Christmas, Florida.

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English, Spanish

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Global

#24461

United States

#4557

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#128

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Supporting animal survivors of domestic violence in 14th Annual Paws for Peace Walk

2 days ago | wesh.com | Jason Guy

CEO of Harbor House of Central Florida Michelle Sperzel and event co-chair Jim Hobart join WESH 2's Jason Guy to raise awareness ahead of the organization's 14th annual walk on Saturday, April 26.
Dry and warm this week with a fire danger across Central Florida!

2 days ago | wesh.com | Tony Mainolfi

AND TONY THAT WARMTH IS GOING TO CONTINUE DURING THIS WEEK. IT IS. AND UNFORTUNATELY THERE’S NO RAIN AND SCENES LIKE THAT BEHIND ME. THE FIRE IN THE FAR SOUTHERN PALM BAY. YOU KNOW, WE GOT TO WATCH THESE THINGS AS THEY POP UP, ESPECIALLY DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS WHEN THE BREEZE IS WORKING IN AND THE WINDS ARE AT THEIR STRONGEST. LET’S AGAIN GET TO THE TWO TOP WEATHER STORIES HERE. THAT IS THE HEAT AND THE DRY WEATHER THIS WEEK, ALONG WITH THOSE ELEVATED FIRE CONCERNS.
Apopka Art & Foliage Festival returning for its 63rd year

3 days ago | wesh.com | Jason Guy

AHEAD TO THE RETURN OF A 63 YEAR OLD TRADITION IN ORANGE COUNTY. THE APOPKA ART AND FOLIAGE FESTIVAL WILL BE BACK AT CAITLIN NELSON PARK FOR A WEEKEND FILLED WITH CREATIVE CREATIVITY. HERE. NOW THE FESTIVAL IS GOING TO SHOWCASE THE WORK OF ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND TOP FOLIAGE GROWERS FROM RIGHT HERE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. JOINING ME NOW TO HELP PAINT A PICTURE OF EVERYTHING IN STORE FOR US. WE HAVE THE FESTIVAL CHAIR, JOANNE CASTILLO. GOOD TO SEE YOU, JOANNE. AND OUR CHAIRPERSON, GROSS CLOTHES.
Warm Easter Sunday | April 20th Forecast

4 days ago | wesh.com | Cam Tran

TEMPERATURES FOR GETTING OUTSIDE, STILL NO RAIN IN SIGHT. YEAH. WE’RE NOT GOING TO SEE ANY RAIN OVER THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS, WHICH IS ACTUALLY BAD NEWS FOR THE WILDFIRE THREAT. GOOD NEWS IF YOU HAVE OUTDOOR PLANS. BUT WE’RE ALSO GOING TO SEE A NICE WARM UP AS WELL. LET’S GO AHEAD AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE SEVEN DAY OFF THE TOP. HERE WE ARE GOING TO SEE HIGH TEMPERATURES CLIMB INTO THE LOW 90S BY TUESDAY AND STAY IN THE 90S THROUGH ABOUT MUCH OF THE WEEK.
Bench dedicated to Madeline Soto in Osceola County

4 days ago | wesh.com | Hayley Crombleholme

A permanent memorial for Madeline "Maddie" Soto now stands in a park in Saint Cloud. It's the city where Soto, who went missing in February 2024, was found. Investigators allege her mother's boyfriend killed her after abusing her for years. The memorial is a bench in Lakefront Park. Its inscription calls Maddie a Beacon of hope and says she is forever loved and forever 13.
Hot And Dry Easter Weekend |April 19th Forecast

5 days ago | wesh.com | Cam Tran

TALK JUST HOW DRY WE ARE EXPECTED TO BE. CAM. IT’S BEEN SINCE APRIL 1ST, SINCE WE’VE SEEN ANY SLIGHT, JUST A DROP OF RAIN. AND THAT’S FOR ORLANDO AND DAYTONA. IT’S BEEN LATE MARCH, SO YOU CAN SEE WHY SOME OF THESE COUNTIES HAVE IMPLEMENTED BURN BANS, BECAUSE WE’RE REALLY IN A CRITICAL FIRE DANGER THREAT RIGHT NOW. AND I WANT TO SHOW YOU THE SEVEN DAY, BECAUSE WE HAVE NO SIGN OF RAIN IN SIGHT. NOT ONLY WILL IT BE BONE DRY OVER THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS, WE’RE ALSO GOING TO HEAT UP TOMORROW.
A beautiful Easter Weekend but fire concerns will remain high!

5 days ago | wesh.com | Tony Mainolfi

OKAY, SO A GOOD WEEKEND TO GO TO MOM AND DAD’S. THERE WE GO. I’VE SAID PREPARE AN EXTRA PLATE FOR SUMMER 22. PLEASE, PLEASE. THEY WOULD LOVE IT. ALL RIGHT. HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND, EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES LOOK GOOD. COAST INLAND AREAS. LOOK AT THE TEMPERATURES NOW. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. RIGHT AROUND THE 90 DEGREE. COULD BE MAYBE A CHANCE FOR A SHOWER OR TWO HERE.
Florida expert discusses evolution of active shooter training

6 days ago | wesh.com | Sanika Dange

AN EFFORT TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TRAIN FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATIONS LIKE THIS ONE. AND RIGHT NOW WE WANT TO BRING IN AN EXPERT TO HELP US ALL LEARN BETTER HOW TO PREPARE FOR THESE TYPES OF EMERGENCIES. DOCTOR DAVID THOMAS JOINS US THIS MORNING. HE’S A FORENSIC STUDIES PROFESSOR AT FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY. THANKS FOR BEING WITH US. THANKS FOR HAVING ME. WELL, YOU’RE JOINING US FROM GAINESVILLE, WHERE YOU ALSO SERVED AS A POLICE OFFICER.
Finance Friday | What to know before opting into 'buy now, pay later' plans

6 days ago | wesh.com | Jason Guy

ALERT. APRIL IS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH AT THE TIME, DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT. ROCHELLE SMITH, THE CEO OF AMES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, IS JOINING ME THIS MORNING. ROCHELLE, IT’S GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK. ON FRIDAYS WE FINANCE FRIDAYS. OUR FINANCIAL CHECKUP. YES, I LOVE IT. LET’S TUNE IT UP. YOU KNOW WE’RE FOCUSING IN THIS MORNING ON SOMETHING THAT’S REALLY POPULAR. IT’S A PAYMENT METHOD. WHEN YOU GO TO BOOK ANYTHING FROM.
Hot, sunny Easter weekend ahead

6 days ago | wesh.com | Kellianne Klass

FOR APRIL 29TH. ALL RIGHT. IT IS 518. LET’S BRING IN FIRST WARNING. METEOROLOGIST KELLIANNE KLASS, AS WE CONTINUE TO TRACK THE WARMING TEMPERATURES ACROSS OUR AREA. YES. THE LAST TIME WE REACHED 90 DEGREES WAS 12 DAYS AGO. BACK ON APRIL 6TH. AND WE’LL STILL HAVE SOME TIME BEFORE WE REACH THE 90S. BUT IT IS IN THE FORECAST AND IT’S GOING TO BE FOR A STRETCH STARTING NEXT WEEK. WE HAVE NOT BROKEN 90 DEGREES YET, SO IN TERMS OF REACHING 91, 92. ET CETERA, ET CETERA. WE HAVEN’T GOTTEN THERE YET.