NBC 6 / WTVJ has named Carlos Suarez weekend morning news anchor. Suarez will anchor the NBC 6 Today Newscasts at 6 AM and 9 AM on Saturdays and at 7 AM and 9:30 AM on Sundays. Suarez will make his on-air debut on Saturday, July 13, alongside meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin.
Suarez joins NBC 6 from the ABC affiliate station WPLG in Miami, Florida where he served as an anchor/reporter. Prior to this, he worked as a reporter at CBS affiliate station WINK in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Suarez is well known for his news coverage while at WPLG covering Pope Francis’ historic visit to the U.s., The United Nations General Assembly meeting between President Obama and Raul Castro in New York, and a week-long series on the economic challenges facing Puerto Rico in 2015. He also covered the severe weather events during Hurricane Irma.
“Carlos’ connection to and passion for our community will help further solidify our station’s mission of making a difference,” said Migdalia Figueroa, Vice President of News for NBC 6. “His experience in our market makes him an invaluable addition to our team and I’m pleased to welcome him to our NBC 6 family.”
“South Florida is home and I grew up watching WTVJ; a station rich with history,” said Suarez. “I’m fortunate to walk through its doors and work alongside a team of respected journalists.”
Suarez, a two time Emmy® award-winner for his coverage of the Stoneman Douglas mass shooting and the FIU bridge collapse. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Florida International University.