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WMEO 9 — Feline News Desk Commentary- What’s in a Name

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The Newroom cats of WMEO prepare to share thier thoughts on the mews of the day

WMEO 9 — Feline News Desk Commentary- What’s in a name?

Broadcasting live from the living room newsroom

Banner: “WMEO 9 Breaking Mews: “The humans are renaming lakes now. Apparently renaming the Gulf of Mexico wasn’t enough — they’ve moved inland.”

Balboa: “Next up: renaming puddles. I call dibs on the one under the kitchen sink.”

Banner: “Experts say Lake Ontario might become Lake America. I say experts need a nap.”

Balboa: I renamed my litter box Lake Trump. It still smells and its still a terrible idea. Still more thought than the humans put into theirs.”

Banner: “Experts say renaming a lake doesn’t fix anything. I say experts should look at my brother’s litter box.”

Balboa: “Hey! My litter box is a natural ecosystem. It has layers and  history. It has… sediment.”

Banner: “It has EPA violations.”

Kitty Litter box with a sign designating it as Lake Trump. 2 crayons sit ont he floor

WMEO Educational Moment

Banner: “By the way, Lake Ontario already has a name. It comes from the Huron and Iroquois languages meaning ‘great lake,’ ‘beautiful lake,’ or ‘sparkling waters.’”

Balboa: “So it already had a good name. Unlike my litter box.”

Banner: “Correct. Some things don’t need renaming. Some things need cleaning.”

2 Newsroom cats signing off at the end of thier mewscast

 

Banner: “More updates as the humans continue renaming things nobody asked them to.”

This has been a WMEO Commentary. We Meow-You Listen

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Florida’s Best- A WMEO‑9 SPECIAL REPORT- We Meow, You Listen

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Two cats sit behind a newsroom anchor desk labeled “WMEO 9,” with a microphone and papers in front of them. The orange cat and black cat appear as playful news anchors, set against a blurred cityscape and studio monitors.

🐾 WMEO‑9 SPECIAL REPORT- WE MEOW, YOU LISTEN

Hand holding a circular blue and silver “Best of Florida 2026” badge featuring the state of Florida icon, the Guide to Florida branding, and the hashtag #LoveFlorida, with the words “Drumroll Please!” above it.

ST JEAN CREATIVE DOES IT AGAIN — FLORIDA’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHER!

Banner (anchoring): “Good evening, viewers! Rumors have been flying, speculation rampant, and the suspense thicker than a furball in February. The question on every Floridian’s mind — who would win Best Photographer this year?”

Balboa (interrupting): “Banner, you’ve been pacing for days. You knocked over my treat jar twice waiting for the results.”

Banner: “Professional anticipation, Balboa. It’s called journalistic tension.”

Balboa: “It’s called chaos.”

🎥 The Story So Far

Last year, St Jean Creative Photography stunned the Sunshine State by taking home the top prize in the Best of Florida competition. The results for this year? Locked tighter than the treat cabinet. Until now.

Banner (dramatically): “It’s official! St Jean Creative has done it again! For the second year in a row, they’ve walked away with the top honor — Florida’s Best Photographer!”

Balboa (sniffing the air): “I smell victory. And maybe catnip.”

🌴 Why They’re the Best

Located in St. Petersburg, St Jean Creative lives up to its name — turning imagination into art. From weddings on the beach to Santa in the surf, from Hocus Focus Halloween magic to Dudeoir Valentine’s Day fun, they capture every moment with creativity and heart. Sports. Dance. Family vacations. Holiday thrills. Pets welcome too — even the dramatic ones.

Colorful collage celebrating St Jean Creative’s back‑to‑back Best of Florida photography win, featuring themed photoshoots including Halloween characters, youth sports, dancers on stage, Santa scenes, beach wedding portraits, and a Dudeoir Valentine’s photo, centered around a “Best of Florida Winner” badge with congratulatory text and the WMEO logo.

 

Banner: “Balboa, you’d fit right in their ‘Pets Welcome’ campaign.”

Balboa: “I demand my own photo shoot. With snacks.”

🏆 The Official Verdict

WMEO‑9 Newsroom confirms: St Jean Creative has officially secured the Best of Florida Photography title for 2026. A back‑to‑back win that cements their place at the top of Florida’s creative scene.

Banner: “Congratulations to St Jean Creative on another year on top!” Balboa: “And congratulations to me for surviving Banner’s victory dance.”

⭐ VOTE FOR ST JEAN CREATIVE — BEST OF FLORIDA 2027

Florida readers can cast their 2027 votes here: 👉 Guide To Florida

Voting is open now through July 28, 2027 at 11:59 AM

Banner: “Florida, let’s make it three in a row.” Balboa: “Vote. Do it for the art. And the cats.”

📞 BOOK YOUR PHOTO SHOOT WITH ST JEAN CREATIVE

Ready to schedule your session? Call 727‑317‑6765 to book your shoot.

Banner: “Family photos, holiday magic, sports, dance — they do it all.”

Balboa: “Tell them Balboa sent you. Maybe they’ll give me extra treats.”

🐾 WMEO Sign‑Off

“This has been a WMEO‑9 Special Report. Banner and Balboa reporting live from the newsroom — where the lights are bright, the treats are scarce, and the creativity never sleeps.”

Two cats sit behind a WMEO 9 news desk in a newsroom setting, with the orange cat and black cat posed like anchors above the text “Thank you for watching.

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RIP Dolly Parton

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It is with a sad heart that we shre the news of Dolly Parton‘s passing at 80. Music icon, philanthopist, Dolly, you werre loved in life and will be much missed. Your beautiful music will continue to bring joy and pleasure for years to come. RIP June 19, 1946 – Aug 26, 2026

Music icon Dolly Parton with her signature smile and blond hair

The Arounddustyroads team and family send heartfelt sympathy and love to all of Dollu’s family, friends and fans at this time of loss.

WMEO 9 – GOOD NEWS ALERT- Shell‑ebration on Cape Cod

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🐾 Sea Turtles Released on Cape Cod!

Anchor: Banner, WMEO Nature Desk

A person wearing gloves and a light blue shirt with a logo gently holds a sea turtle near a coastal area, preparing to release it. Several people stand nearby, some taking photos, as part of a wildlife conservation effort to return rehabilitated sea turtles to the ocean.Good evening, viewers. Banner here with a splash of good news straight from the shores of Cape Cod. The New England Aquarium has just released four rehabilitated sea turtles back into the ocean after months of specialized care. That’s right — Dumpling, Jumble, Lucky, and Old English are officially back where they belong: gliding free in the Atlantic!

These Kemp’s ridley sea turtles — one of the most endangered species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act — were rescued last winter after washing ashore cold, weak, and injured. Thanks to the dedicated staff at the Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy, each turtle received treatment for pneumonia, dehydration, and trauma. Now, they’re healthy, strong, and ready to swim again.

 

Field Correspondent: Balboa, Reporting Live from the Box

Thank you, Banner. Balboa here, tail twitching with excitement! Scientists from the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life have fitted Lucky and Dumpling with tracking tags to monitor their adventures — collecting data on habitat, behavior, and survivorship. And yes, some of these turtles will appear on the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Tracker, so the public can follow their journey in real time.

That’s right, folks — you can cheer them on from your couch while they paddle toward new horizons. WMEO calls that science with heart.

Banner (closing)

With 38 turtles released this summer, the ocean is feeling a little more hopeful tonight. From the WMEO newsroom, we salute the rescuers, the scientists, and the turtles themselves — proving once again that compassion makes waves.

End of bulletin. Please resume your regularly scheduled purring.

 

WMEO Predictions for Fall- A Great Color Season this Year

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WMEO 9 Newsroom — We Meow, You Listen

Morning Edition: Fall Is Tiptoeing In (Even If the Calendar Says “Simmer Down, It’s Still Summer”)

Yes, technically it’s still summer. Labor Day hasn’t strutted in yet with its “last hurrah” energy, but the back‑to‑school chaos has begun, the A gray squirrel clings to the side of a tree trunk, its bushy tail arched behind it. The squirrel faces to the right, alert and wide‑eyed, with textured bark and soft green foliage in the sunlit background.final BBQs are warming up, and King Richard’s Faire is polishing its turkey legs for opening day on September 5.

Meanwhile, the squirrels have already declared it fall. They’re doing high‑speed acrobatics across the yard like they’re auditioning for Squirrel Cirque du Soleil. Banner and Balboa have filed several complaints with management.

Speaking of complaints…

Balboa’s Breaking News:

There was ONE sunbeam in the entire house this morning. Just one. And Banner took it. He didn’t just take it — he spread out in it like a smug croissant, soaking up every last photon while Balboa sat in the shadows, muttering about injustice and poor resource distribution.

Banner claims it was “first come, first serve.” Balboa claims it was “a hostile takeover.”

We report. You decide.

 

🍁 WMEO Fall Foliage Report 

Banner & Balboa, your feline field correspondents

Picnic anyone

Banner:

Good morning, leaf peepers. Last year’s foliage was… well… meh. Muted colors, blink‑and‑you‑miss‑it peak, and one maple that tried to turn orange but gave up halfway through.

This year? Oh, it’s looking much better. The forests got a long winter soak, and spring melt fed the roots like a spa day.

Balboa:

Also, we had those surprise all‑day rain events this summer. I hated them. My fur hated them. My emotional stability hated them. But apparently the trees loved them, so fine.

Banner:

All that moisture means the woods are primed for bright, dramatic, show‑off leaves that linger longer than last year’s sad attempt.

Balboa:

Red Tree

Watch the maples first — they’re the drama queens of autumn. When they start flashing those bright red leaves, the season has officially begun.

Banner:

We’ll track the color wave as it rolls from Maine down to Rhode Island. Get ready for nature’s grand finale.

Sponsor Message

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WMEO Disclosure: Affiliate links ahead. If you buy something, WMEO earns a small commission at no added cost to you.  Banner says it keeps the newsroom lights on. Balboa says it keeps him from staging a coup. Both statements are technically true.

Stay Tuned

More foliage updates coming as the season progresses. Until then, please resume your regularly scheduled scrolling — preferably while sitting in a sunbeam, if you can find one. Balboa cannot.

End of bulletin. Please resume your regularly scheduled scrolling. Banner thanks you for your attention. Balboa would thank you too, but he’s still upset about the sunbeam situation.

Fall leaves