WKMG, the Orlando CBS affiliate, has hired Justin Warmoth as a reporter and mobile journalist.

The last name may sound familiar to Orlando viewers. Justin's father, Greg Warmoth is the anchor for Orlando ABC affiliate WFTV.

The elder Warmoth, Greg, told the Orlando Sentinel with his fatherly coaching, his son is a natural. "I've told him, 'You're so much better than I was in terms of his voice, look and confidence," Greg said. "He played in four straight college world series. He doesn't get nervous."

"I have great respect for Greg Warmoth," WKMG general manager Skip Valet told the Orlando Sentinel. "Clearly Justin has grown up with a solid broadcaster as a role model. Justin's intelligence, energy and ability earned him this opportunity."

Justin, who was a sports intern at his father's station, denies any hint of a family competition. "He's such a great dad," Justin said. "He's always been my hero." And he gives credit to the team at his father's station for bringing him this far. "Those guys at Channel 9 have been a great help in developing me."

Former Orlando anchor Jacqueline London is joining WCAU, the NBC-owned station in Philadelphia.

London spent 10 years at Orlando CBS affiliate WKMG before her departure in 2010. She will begin later this month as an anchor and reporter at WCAU.

"Jacqueline is a skilled journalist and an engaging anchor, and we look forward to welcoming her to the NBC10 team," WCAU vice president of news Anzio Williams said in announcing the hire.

Pat Murphy, sports anchor for West Palm Beach CBS affiliate WPEC, has announced he's leaving TV after 33 years in the business because, as he told The Palm Beach Post, "some of the fun has left the job."

"I've gotten a little disenchanted," Murphy said. "I've seen good people forced out the door or not have their contacts renewed."

Murphy started his career in 1980 at WKBT in La Crosse, WI.  He worked in Chattanooga, TN, before moving to South Florida where he worked at West Palm Beach NBC affiliate WPTV before moving to WPEC.

Despite his feelings about the businesses, Murphy told The Post his career has not been a grind.

"It has gone by fast," the 57-year-old Murphy said during a recent lunch. "It has gone by faster than I ever thought it could. I've spent half my life here. I never would have imagined I'd be in one city as long as I've been here."

After his last show, he told The Post, "I don't know what the future holds. But I'm looking forward to it."

Matt Lincoln has joined WPEC, the CBS affiliate for West Palm Beach as sports anchor and reporter.

Lincoln honored the retiring Pat Murphy in a tweet on his first day saying, "My first day was the last day of a legend – Pat Murphy has spent 30 years covering West Palm Beach sports."

Lincoln came to WPEC from WWBT in Richmond, VA. He also worked at WBTW in Myrtle Beach, SC, and KTVE in Monroe, LA, where he started his career.

Joy Purdy, anchor for "Good Morning Jacksonville," has announced she is leaving the ABC/NBC duopoly branded as "First Coast News" to spend more time with her family.

Purdy described her decision on her facebook page.  The station then posted the news on its website, "I was recently offered the main anchor spot at my TV station — the 11 p.m. newscast. So exciting! However, after much prayer, and countless family discussions … I've instead decided to take a break from work to spend time with my family."

Purdy, who has anchored the morning show since 2007, ended her post with, "Scary? Yes. Worth it? No doubt."

Kristy Davis will join Cincinnati NBC affiliate WLWT as weekday morning anchor and reporter.

Davis comes from Baton Rouge, LA, ABC affiliate WBRZ where she was a general assignment reporter. She starts at WLWT in April.

She is a graduate of the Louisiana State University Manship School of Mass Communications, which sent out a congratulatory tweet, "Congratulations to almuna @KdavisCH2 who is headed to WLWT TV in Cincinnati!"

Jo Schmidt was born Georgian Ileen Dreher on May 16, 1917. She started her career in television in November 1955, previously working as the office manager of an advertising agency.

Jo started her new position at local station WLWC Channel 4 - Columbus, Ohio. The moment she walked through the station doors she was "certain she made the right choice."  On reflecting over her life's journey, she realized that the she had made "the perfect choice."

Jo was invited by a co-worker at Channel 4 to join the local speaking group, Toastmasters International, where she was first exposed to the workings of parliamentary law. At Channel 4, she became involved in the TV Academy and chartering what would become the Ohio Valley Chapter of NATAS. Jo became President and then Trustee of the chapter in 1968, serving until 1970.

As Trustee, Jo was the first person in television outside the industry centers of Hollywood and New York to be elected to the Board of Trustees of the TV Academy.

She was elected Secretary of the Board of Trustees in 1970 for two, two-year terms. In 1974, Jo became their registered National Parliamentarian and was instrumental in creating a new Constitution for NATAS, after the break from ATAS in 1976.

Jo worked professionally for 27 years in the Ohio Valley television market, and in 1982 was recognized with the Ohio Valley Chapter's Board of Governors' Award. 

In 2006, Jo was inducted into the Gold Circle honor society, which honors 50 years of service and leadership in the television industry and community; and in June 2012 she received the Chairman's Award, from NATAS Chairman, Mal Wienges.

For over 30 distinguished years, Jo served as the Parliamentarian of NATAS. She initially served from 1974 to 1999, officially retiring from her position in 1999. However, when the Board needed to update their bylaws, Jo was convinced to leave retirement, and she served NATAS again as Parliamentarian from 2002 to 2011.

A personal note –

I first met Jo Schmidt in 1977 when I went to New York as a Trustee representing a dead broke Chapter. Jo helped me understand the complexities of running a meeting properly. She also flew to Miami and helped Betsy and me turn the Chapter around. One time in a lifetime, you may be fortunate enough to meet someone who is truly extraordinary. Jo Schmidt was that person.

Bob Behrens

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