Dwight Lauderdale is an American journalist known for working as a news anchor at WPLG-TV Local 10.
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Breakthrough:Became South Florida's first Black news anchor, a historic breakthrough in regional media in 1976
10 Quick Facts About Dwight Lauderdale
- Full Name: Dwight Lauderdale
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio
- Birth Year: 1951
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: Regional
Dwight Lauderdale Age
Dwight Lauderdale is about 75 years old as of 2026. Dwight Lauderdale was born in 1951.
Education
He attended Ohio University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication.
- Ohio University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communication
- Period: 1973
Career & Work
Dwight Lauderdale's career includes news and reporting roles with WPLG-TV Local 10, a television station.
Organization: WPLG-TV Local 10
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1976–2008
Details: Miami, FL
Awards & Achievements
- Silver Circle Award — NATAS — Distinguished career in broadcasting
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dwight Lauderdale
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1951
- Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
