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WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) announces that midday host Dan Connors will sign off for the last time on June 30, after six years of faithful service to the ministry. Weekend and fill-in host Elise Rossi steps into middays on July 1. In a milestone worth celebrating, Dan and his wife, Janice, are retiring on the same day, with Janice closing out her career at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center.
“Dan has been a steady, faithful presence here for six years, and we’re grateful for everything he’s given this ministry. We wish him and Janice the very best as they step into this new chapter. We’re also thrilled to see Elise step into middays. She’s been a wonderful addition to our team, and we know she’s right where God wants her.” – Jim Hoge, President
Dan spent time at WCRJ, WAPE Jacksonville, MIX 105.1 Orlando, and served as Program Director and afternoon personality for Fly MCO Radio at Orlando International Airport. Dan and Janice are looking forward to spending time together with their children, Daniel and Victoria, and their families in this new chapter. He’ll stay on with the Z part-time, handling weekends and fill-in shifts.
“It has been an honor to serve this ministry for the past six years. I am thankful that Jim Hoge and Dean O’Neal gave me this opportunity to call Z88.3 home, and I will miss seeing my Z family every day.” – Dan Connors
Elise has been part of the Z team since November 2025, bringing years of Central Florida radio experience with her. A stretch in London touring some of the world’s top recording studios eventually led her back to Orlando and a career that has included WMMO, WOMX, WOTW, Fly MCO Radio Orlando, and stations in Ocala and Gainesville.
“The Z is truly where I feel called to serve. God saw me, guided me and I obeyed. It’s truly the best feeling to share this passion with our listeners.” – Elise Rossi
K-LOVE, Inc announces the launch of a new Ministry brand called K-LOVE Kids that promises to be Jesus Centered. Kid Powered.
K-LOVE Kids will provide positive and encouraging Christian music and faith-based content – by kids, for kids. It will feature today’s top Christian music singles covered by the K-LOVE Kids, a group of a dozen young performers, along with videos and other trusted content designed for children ages 5-12 and their families.
“Helping a child deepen their relationship with God isn’t just about filling a bucket with information; it’s about lighting a fire that will burn throughout their life,” says K-LOVE CEO Tom Stultz, “We aren’t just giving them songs to sing, we are giving them a language for lifelong relationship.”
K-LOVE Kids is a passion project of mine,” says K-LOVE Kids Director Amanda Patterson, “I feel a calling to minister to children, whose minds are open, whose faith is unshaped, and whose futures are still being written. Our hope is to plant seeds of truth, hope, and love that can echo across generations. God has sent us an amazingly talented group of young people and what a joy it is to work with them and their families.”
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KINV-DB Innervision FM is inviting Christian recording artists from across the country to join us for a FREE live interview with hosts:
🎤 Johnnie J
🎤 Allen C
🎤 Hey Joe
ALL CHRISTIAN formats are welcome.
Email: johnnie@innervisionrecords.org
Visit: www.innervisionfm.com
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K-LOVE has filed two swap WLXK/Charlotte (88.3) to Delmarva Educational Association in exchange for WHAR/Norfolk (89.1). Under the terms of the deal, K-LOVE has also agreed to relay Delmarva’s WPMH/Newport News, VA (1270) on its – translator W250BQ at 97.9 FM.
CSN International has filed a $5,000 deal to buy the Glide, OR-licensed translator K287BF at 105.3 FM from the University of Oregon. CSN International says it plans to relay religious KJCH, Coos Bay, OR (90.9) on the signal. Once the sale closes, the University-owned Roseburg, OR-licensed translator K250BK at 97.9 FM will still reach parts of the area. It relays “Classical Oregon” KWAX.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 25, 2019
After nearly 6 decades Strong Tower Christian Media is changing things up.
Both WEEC and WFCJ, serving Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio have moved from mixed Christian formats to focused formats. WFCJ (93.7 The Light) has moved to all Christian Teaching /Talk for Dayton and Cincinnati.
WEEC has moved to all music in the first phase of their transition in Dayton/Columbus. On June 17th WEEC (Hope 100.7) started playing 10,007 songs in a row uninterrupted to signal a change. When the 10.007 songs is complete the music intensive format consisting primarily of Hope – Filled Familiar Favorites will feature a new cast of on-air talent encouraging and interacting with the audience all day and evening long.
Milestones:
Michael Agee 5 years at WGTS/Wash DC
Matt Williams 23 years at Matt Williams VO
WPCS/Pensacola celebrating its 65th anniversary
Dan Connors 6 years at WPOZ/Orlando
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