Amanda Castro Biography
Amanda Castro joined the News 6 team in November 2015, she is a weekend morning anchor since April 2016.
Amanda Castro Education
She grew up in Lakeland and graduated in 2012 from the University of Central Florida a state university in Orlando, Florida. It has more students enrolled on campus than any other U.S. university. Go, Knights! She is no stranger to the Sunshine State.
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Amanda knew she wanted to be a reporter since she was in the fifth grade. That year she won her school district’s “Best Co-Anchor” award and the rest is history.
Three months after graduation, Amanda moved to the “Song and Soul of the South” to report and anchor for the NBC affiliate in Macon, Georgia, WMGT. She worked there for three years and covered many important stories to the community, including the political strife in Gordon and the controversial Macon police officer-involved shooting.
Amanda is also no stranger to News 6. She interned at the station in Fall 2011 and is excited to be back! She also worked as a reporter and web producer for FM 96.5 News/Talk WDBO. While there, she covered the Casey Anthony murder trial and the Trayvon Martin shooting death.
she worked closely at news 6 with other co-anchor and reporters like Matt Austin, Lisa bell, Julie Broughton, Amanda Castro
Amanda Castro Marriage|Husband
She has recently married her now husband, Michael, and they live together with their rescue cat, Lily.
Amanda Castro Awards
While in Macon, Amanda earned the Georgia Association of Broadcasters GABBY Merit Award for “Best On-Air Personality.” She was also selected as a member of the inaugural “30 Under 30” class for the UCF Alumni Association.
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Amanda’s Hobbies
When she’s not working, Amanda loves to read (she’s a huge Harry Potter fan!), spend time with friends and family, go shopping, volunteer, hang out by the pool, and play with her cat.
Amanda loves to tell stories, especially ones that are important to you and impact Central Florida. She believes in telling clear and accurate stories, and she wants to be your trusted source for news.
Amanda Castro Salary
Amanda information about her salary is still not available but will update soon
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