WHAO

WHAO is the Columbia Channel affiliate that serves the Orlando Florida area. It broadcasts on channel 37.

History
WHAO began broadcasting on March 15, 1964. Originally, it was the (only) affiliate of the short-lived Orlando Network. The Orlando Network closed in 1967, leaving the station independant onwards. In 2015, for the first time in 48 years, the channel got a new affiliation in the brand new Columbia Channel. The network is currently owned by Sony.

Hijacking of 1979
On July 19, 1979, WHAO was hijacked by an unknown source during their nightly sign off. A Message was displayed informing viewers on how an unknown deadly disease had been unleashed and that the CDC and President had issued a warning to hide in your house until further notice, and that power would be cut shortly. The following morning, WHAO issued an apology.