BrandWikiReturn

WDFL-LD

WDFL-LD (channel 18) is a low-power television station in Miami, Florida, United States, owned by Findal Media & Technology Group, Inc.[1] The station's transmitter is located in Andover, Florida. A subchannel of WDFL-LD relays the second subchannel of Sunbeam Television–owned WSVN (channel 7), which is affiliated with ABC.

History

On June 17, 2013, it was announced that CNN Latino would be carried on the station beginning on August 19 of the same year.[2][3][4][5] In February 2014, it was announced that CNN Latino would be ceasing operations; however, the station remained on the air with its programming and with more to be added.[6]

The station later flipped to a Spanish independent format as "Mira TV" on March 7, 2014.[7]

In June 2020, it was announced that NewsNet would affiliate with the station.[8] In August 2024, due to NewsNet's shutdown, the station was replaced by Universal Living Faith Network (ULFN).

ABC affiliation (2025–present)

On March 20, 2025, then ABC affiliate WPLG announced its disaffiliation from the network, ending a nearly 64-year partnership, and its switch to an independent station status.[9] On June 26, 2025, Sunbeam Television announced an agreement to begin simulcasting WSVN's new ABC-affiliated subchannel on WDFL-LD upon its launch on August 4, 2025. In alignment with this agreement, multiple television providers in the Miami market will also carry WSVN-DT2 on channel 18.[10] The station began broadcasting ABC programming on August 4, 2025.[11]

Subchannels

The station's signal is multiplexed: {{legend|#E6FFF7|Simulcast of subchannels of another station}}

There is no 18.1 on the WDFL-LD multiplex, as it is broadcast from WSVN.

External links

References

  1. TV Query Results -- Video Division (FCC) USA transition.fcc.gov, retrieved June 27, 2025^
  2. CNN Latino Launches in Miami CNN, June 17, 2013, retrieved July 1, 2025^
  3. Daniel Roth. A first: South Florida viewers to get CNN Latino — for free Miami Herald, June 17, 2013, retrieved July 1, 2025^
  4. Veronica Villafañe. María Elvira returns to TV as CNN Latino launches in Miami Media Moves, June 17, 2013, retrieved July 1, 2025^
  5. Juan Muñoz. CNN Latino debuta en Miami (CNN Latino debuts in Miami) CNN Latino, August 19, 2013, retrieved July 1, 2025^
  6. WDFL-LD Miami To Stay On Air With New Lineup TV News Check, February 6, 2014, retrieved July 1, 2025^
  7. ¿Qué es Mira TV? (What is Mira TV?) Mira TV, retrieved July 1, 2025^
  8. Mark Miller. WDFL Brings 24/7 News To Miami With NewsNet TV News Check, March 6, 2020, retrieved July 1, 2025^
  9. David Lyons. WPLG-TV Local 10 cutting ties to ABC network. WSVN-Channel 7 to pick up programming Sun Sentinel, March 20, 2025, retrieved February 12, 2026^
  10. Phil Kurz. Sunbeam, Findal Media Ink Deal to Broadcast ABC Miami TV Tech, June 26, 2025, retrieved June 27, 2025^
  11. ABC starts broadcasting with new affiliate in Miami ABC News, August 4, 2025, retrieved February 12, 2026^
  12. RabbitEars TV Query for WDFL RabbitEars, retrieved June 27, 2025^