Ratings: WFTV Tops Orlando Stations During Casey Anthony Verdict

The trial of Casey Anthony has been a huge ratings driver for Orlando stations since it began in May and TVs across the market were tuned in on Tuesday afternoon as the verdict in the case was read shortly after 2:15 p.m.

Cox-owned ABC-affiliate WFTV was the clear ratings winner for the jury’s high-profile decision, besting its rivals during the 2 p.m. half-hour when the verdict was read as well as the entire afternoon. Here’s a breakdown…

2 p.m. Half-Hour:

	Households	25-54 Demo
WFTV (ABC)	202,000	92,000
WOFL (FOX)	120,200	69,200
WESH (NBC)	75,500	45,200
CF News 13	66,900	43,200
WKMG (CBS)	57,000	27,000

1:00-5:00 p.m.:

	Households	25-54 Demo
WFTV (ABC)	139,500	60,900
WOFL (FOX)	97,400	57,300
WESH (NBC)	48,100	27,300
CF News 13	48,600	38,700
WKMG (CBS)	50,500	25,000

[Via Orlando Sentinel]

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