Home Login RADIO ONLINE RSS Facebook
Find Radio Online
AM FM HD

Advertisement

WPLL-FM Mourns Loss of Morning Show Host in Fatal Collision


Heather Jennings
Heather Jennings

MARC Media Group's WPLL-FM (I Am Country 106.9) in Gainesville, FL is mourning the tragic death of its morning show host, Heather Jennings, who was killed in a head-on collision on Southwest Williston Road early Tuesday morning. Jennings, a recent addition to the I Am Country team, joined the Classic Country outlet in November for mornings. She previously worked for Nature Coast Country's Z 103.3 FM in Citrus County and spent more than 20 years in the area.

"Today is really hard. And 6am was the most difficult," a station spokesperson said, reflecting on the void left by Jennings' passing.

Steve Schurdell, managing partner of Nature Coast Country, remembered Jennings fondly. "She loved country music and everything about it. We always joked that you never had to wonder if Heather was at work - you'd hear her singing at the top of her lungs," he said.

The accident occurred shortly before 5am near Southwest Wacahoota Road. According to Alachua County Fire Rescue, the collision involved a sedan traveling southbound that crossed the center line, striking Jennings' vehicle head-on.

Both drivers, including Jennings and a 30-year-old Gainesville woman, were transported to UF Health Shands Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and has not yet released the name of the other driver.

Advertisement

Latest Radio Stories

Cumulus Appoints Todd Cavanah as VP of Classic Hits
Todd Cavanah
Todd Cavanah
Cumulus Media appoints Todd Cavanah to the newly created position of Vice President of Classic Hits for the company. He'll provide content counsel for its 24 Classic Hits-formatted brands across the U.S. Cavanah will continue to be based in Chicago More

Radio Campaigns Drive Increased Web Traffic for Holidays
Katz Media Group
Katz Media Group
In a recent study by Katz Radio Group, in partnership with an e-commerce company seeking to enhance its holiday visibility, a six-week AM/FM radio advertising campaign demonstrated significant influence on online shopping behavior. The campaign, More

iHeartRewind 2024 the Year's Top Artists and Songs
iHeartRadio
iHeartRadio
As the end of 2024 approaches, it's time once again for iHeartRewind: iHeartRadio's list of most played artists and songs of the year. Before the arrival of 2025, it's time to celebrate the artists and iconic music that defined the year with More
Advertisement

Charleston Mourns the Passing of Veteran Talent Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards
The Charleston, SC community is mourning the loss of one veteran air personality and programmer Mike Edwards, who passed away recently. Edwards, was the Program Director at WMXZ-FM (Mix 95.9) and a pivotal part of the popular morning show, "Two More

Podtrac Releases Top Podcast Rankings for November 2024
Podtrac
Podtrac
Podtrac has issued the Top U.S. and Global Publishers & Networks and Top U.S. Podcast rankings for November. Highlights of the November 2024 rankings include U.S. UMA was up or flat for six all of the U.S. ranking participants in November over More

Granger Smith Presents Christmas Special for Country Radio
Granger Smith
Granger Smith
Premiere Networks has announced that "After MidNite with Granger Smith" is set to host a Christmas special, delighting Country radio listeners across the nation. The four-hour program, entitled "After MidNite with Granger Smith Presents: A Smith More

Return to Menu

Advertisement

Subscribe to our Newsletter
Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free.

Advertisement

Advertisement