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Fox 13's John Wilson sets Nov. 26 as retirement date

 
Published Oct. 31, 2014

Television news anchor John Wilson announced last spring that after more than a half century in broadcasting, he'd retire. Friday evening, he told viewers when: Nov. 26, the day before Thanksgiving.

"The clock on me is running," he said after recapping a list of unforgettable Florida stories.

Wilson has been the lead anchor for WTVT-Ch. 13 for more than 20 years of his career. He has said that, in retirement, he plans to write a book about the television news industry.