{"id":731,"date":"2026-02-27T18:34:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/nbculocal\/?p=731"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:34:32","slug":"nbc6-south-florida-launches-on-assignment-40-years-of-florida-news-podcast-honoring-tony-pipitone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/nbculocal\/2026\/02\/27\/nbc6-south-florida-launches-on-assignment-40-years-of-florida-news-podcast-honoring-tony-pipitone\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC6 South Florida Launches &#8216;On Assignment: 40 Years of Florida News&#8217; Podcast Honoring Tony Pipitone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>5-Part Retrospective Honors Veteran Investigative Reporter at Conclusion of 40-Year&nbsp;TV&nbsp;Journalism Career<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Watch the Multiplatform Series&nbsp;<\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/on-assignment\/on-assignment-40-years-of-florida-news-podcast-honoring-tony-pipitone\/3773766\/\">Here<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MIRAMAR, Fla. \u2013 Feb. 27, 2026 \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>NBC6 South Florida \/ WTVJ, part of NBCUniversal Local, today launched&nbsp;<em>On Assignment: 40 Years of Florida News<\/em>, a five-part multiplatform podcast honoring veteran investigative reporter&nbsp;<strong>Tony Pipitone<\/strong>&nbsp;as he concludes his 40-year TV journalism career. The first episode, published today \u2014 Pipitone\u2019s final day with NBC6 \u2014&nbsp;is available on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/on-assignment\/on-assignment-40-years-of-florida-news-podcast-honoring-tony-pipitone\/3773766\/\">NBC6.com<\/a>,&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/products\/\">NBC6 App<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NBC6SouthFlorida\/videos\">YouTube<\/a>. Subsequent episodes will debut daily at 11 a.m. ET beginning Monday, March 2, through Thursday, March 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by NBC6 anchor&nbsp;<strong>Roxanne Vargas<\/strong>, the podcast features an in-depth conversation reflecting on Pipitone\u2019s four decades of reporting in Florida. The series revisits significant stories from his career and offers behind-the-scenes insight into the investigative work that informed and impacted communities statewide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the major events highlighted in the podcast are the Casey Anthony case, the Parkland school shooting, the Surfside condominium collapse, and the UPS shootout \u2013 stories that tested newsrooms and communities alike and defined pivotal moments in Florida history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor 40 years, I\u2019ve had the privilege of telling the stories of people whose lives were forever changed by injustice, tragedy and sometimes triumph,\u201d said Pipitone. \u201cThis podcast gave me the opportunity to reflect on the responsibility that comes with investigative journalism and the incredible trust viewers place in us every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pipitone joined NBC6 Investigates in 2014 and is among Florida\u2019s most honored investigative reporters. He has received 16 Suncoast Emmy Awards, including the Silver Circle Award for 25 years of excellence in television, as well as seven Edward R. Murrow Awards and numerous statewide and regional honors. His investigations have exposed corruption, uncovered systemic failures, and in some cases, helped both convict individuals and&nbsp;get people released from custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His recent&nbsp;Emmy and Murrow Award-winning investigation&nbsp;<em>90 Minutes of Terror&nbsp;<\/em>examined weaknesses in the manslaughter case prosecutors brought against police officers following a deadly chase that claimed the lives of two innocent men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTony\u2019s work represents the very best of what local investigative journalism should be: fearless, thorough and deeply committed to accountability,\u201d said Dawn Clapperton, Vice President of News for NBC6. \u201cHis reporting has not only informed our viewers, but it has also driven meaningful impact in our community. We are proud to honor his extraordinary career with this podcast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About NBC6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NBC6 \/ WTVJ is the NBC-owned station serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Florida\u2019s first television station, WTVJ has been covering news in South Florida for more than 75 years and was founded on three basic principles: commitment to the community, excellence in journalism and pioneering and innovation. Today, NBC6 produces more than 40 hours of local news and programming per week, delivers dynamic multi-platform content on&nbsp;NBC6.com&nbsp;and COZI TV and continues its commitment to the community by cultivating local partnerships and capturing the diversity of South Florida. For more information,&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=VnIC4pyKWBIZdl2xIfjF4BvlCiL89r30uS25lZuirag-3DcXhO_V3i-2BNiTcUjkfLmlIvQ1AYGiOKmiAglP1JBr-2FKzOdPsl9ydS8bvYxPuvAx-2FOgjpu-2FLgdMvZW6n7El-2ByWd8HP3IioiMJt5rLL452T3Vv5CqLjgeuOkW6FB7DyW55rLHykU2EjILPpeBXlj6Ynh8jE3YFDW4N9xY8LoE22181syQlhy7ZeAy5EWFSnrHDVCl5M1fTVZ-2BG6uvfqsVfcui9vDXcSQG5UEuu23Vr-2FFhNSdCoCnXK2gjr6SBSVjJGFiCRyu-2Fy9MrpvkB7IVCZLvR8CQSRMgcrlG3D2RkbuzKqpJL82sxxfTHufarLckaqPtzoU-2BtSeZ45-2FtSGqWWw1agcWrjGzP84kD4M-2FYeqp6Y54UWSM-3D__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!t9F2i24w45V9fHxaU6M7P6Nc8JEINmgdOb1_TSiHF17RJHSGz_8Uqsac_L0Z88kYj3MKB8pAbTT1wJlBWnCSsS024fM$\">NBC6.com<\/a>&nbsp;and to get the latest local news, real-time weather alerts and updates, download the \u201cNBC6\u201d app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">###&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MEDIA CONTACT<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maria&nbsp;Khalil&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:maria.khalil@nbcuni.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maria.khalil@nbcuni.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5-Part Retrospective Honors Veteran Investigative Reporter at Conclusion of 40-Year&nbsp;TV&nbsp;Journalism Career Watch the Multiplatform Series&nbsp;Here MIRAMAR, Fla. \u2013 Feb. 27, 2026 \u2013&nbsp;NBC6 South Florida \/ WTVJ, part of NBCUniversal Local, today launched&nbsp;On Assignment: 40 Years of Florida News, a five-part multiplatform podcast honoring veteran investigative reporter&nbsp;Tony Pipitone&nbsp;as he concludes his 40-year TV journalism career. 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