ORLANDO, Fla. — WFTV Channel 9 news director Tina Commodore announced Monday morning that Christian Bruey will be a permanent part of Channel 9 Eyewitness News This Morning.
Read: 9 things to know about Channel 9 anchor Christian Bruey
Bruey, who joined the station in 2010, has served as a sports anchor/reporter and co-host of “Football Friday Night” on Channel 9 and the “Sports Brothers” podcast.
Thanks to all of you who have already sent me messages. Here’s the news!
— Christian Bruey (@CBrueyWFTV) July 26, 2021
I will be permanently joining Eyewitness News This Morning starting on August 9th. 📺
I can’t wait to be a part of the team with @NAlvarezWFTV, @BrianWFTV and @deneigebroom. 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/uTx6v2pqvN
He has also been a part of Channel 9′s hurricane coverage, and he spearheaded the station’s coverage of Orlando City Soccer Club’s rise to Major League Soccer and the University of Central Florida’s undefeated 2017 football season.
Bruey’s hard work earned him awards from the Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Association for best sports feature in 2017 and best sports anchor in 2018.
And thank you to our management/corporate bosses for trusting in a person who has worked their tail off for Floridians! Thank you for recognizing his talent and the truly good human being he is. Buddy, you ready?Christian and I have been planning some charity events! Stay tuned!
— Brian Shields, WFTV (@BrianWFTV) July 26, 2021
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, his work on the “Central Florida Strong” news segments on WFTV Tonight helped shine a light on the people and businesses that went above and beyond to help their neighbors in need.
The Florida native grew up in Keystone Heights and graduated from the University of Florida’s journalism school in 2006.
Before joining Channel 9, Bruey spent three years working for minor league baseball teams the Hagerstown Suns and the Daytona Cubs.
He and his wife Francesa have two children, Sage and Niko. He is also an avid golfer.
Central Florida Strong: Watch Christian Bruey’s stories here
Bruey will officially join co-anchor Nancy Alvarez, meteorologist Brian Shields and traffic anchor Deneige Broom on Channel 9 Eyewitness News This Morning on Aug. 9.
The market’s top-rated morning news show airs weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on WFTV Channel 9 and is simulcasted on WRDQ TV 27.
Click here to learn nine things about Bruey.
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This couldn’t happen to a nicer guy! Congratulations @CBrueyWFTV you @NAlvarezWFTV @BrianWFTV @deneigebroom @QMcCrayWFTV and @CTurnerWFTV will be a great morning team. Bring the coffee and pastries and you will be fine! pic.twitter.com/s7dOIxpiQH
— Greg Warmoth (@gwarmothwftv) July 26, 2021
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