Event Brief
WFLA anchor Avery Cotton steps away from TV
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Morning anchor Avery Cotton will leave News Channel 8 after 10 years, citing time with her two sons.
WHO: Avery Cotton
WHAT: Stepping away from her role as WFLA morning news anchor at News Channel 8
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: She said it’s time to step away from television news to be more present for her two sons.
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