WWBF
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WWBF is a full-time commercial broadcast radio station
located in Bartow, Florida
, USA. As the capital city of Polk County, Bartow is centrally located in the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.
WWBF has been over the same local ownership and management since 1984, and was granted a license by the FCC on September 6, 1969. WWBF is on a clear channel frequency (the only AM
1130 in the state of Florida
), broadcasts 24/7, and is a member of the Florida Association of Broadcasters. WWBF-AM 1130 is a division of Thornburg Communications, Inc. The station is known in the local market as Oldies 1130 WBF.
format playing the greatest rock & roll hits from the 60’s, 70s and 80's. It’s contemporary, feel-good music, and loaded with outstanding personalities who are upbeat and fun. At the core are timeless artists like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Beach Boys and Motown superstars. To keep the tunes sounding fresh, you’ll also hear classic songs by The Eagles, Rod Stewart, Queen, Elton John, Abba, and Stevie Wonder.
The WBF Shopper is heard Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Listeners from all over Polk County and beyond call the Shopper to Buy, Sell or Trade for FREE on the radio!
WBF includes a five minute top of the hour newscast offering our listeners critical updates on events happening around the U.S., and the world, from Fox News Radio
. WBF also features local news, sports, weather and traffic updates, throughout the weekday.
In addition to Fox News Radio
, WBF is affiliated with the Dial-Global Radio Networks, Florida Gator Radio Network, Motor Racing Network
, Performance Racing Network
, Sports USA Radio, and others to provide various programming to their listeners.
WBF is also the winter radio home for Prior Smith
's Canada Calling. Canadians traveling to central Florida have been tuning in Canadian News on WBF each winter season since 1984.
WBF covers many local events; broadcasting Bartow High School
football, basketball, baseball and softball. Along with coverage of the annual Youth Villa Classic golf tournament, and local election results.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
located in Bartow, Florida
Bartow, Florida
Bartow is the county seat of Polk County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1851 as Fort Blount, the city was renamed in honor of Francis S. Bartow the first brigade commander to die in combat during the American Civil War. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2000 Census, the city had a...
, USA. As the capital city of Polk County, Bartow is centrally located in the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.
WWBF has been over the same local ownership and management since 1984, and was granted a license by the FCC on September 6, 1969. WWBF is on a clear channel frequency (the only AM
AM broadcasting
AM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
1130 in the state of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
), broadcasts 24/7, and is a member of the Florida Association of Broadcasters. WWBF-AM 1130 is a division of Thornburg Communications, Inc. The station is known in the local market as Oldies 1130 WBF.
Programming
WBF features a modernized version of the OldiesOldies
Oldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
format playing the greatest rock & roll hits from the 60’s, 70s and 80's. It’s contemporary, feel-good music, and loaded with outstanding personalities who are upbeat and fun. At the core are timeless artists like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Beach Boys and Motown superstars. To keep the tunes sounding fresh, you’ll also hear classic songs by The Eagles, Rod Stewart, Queen, Elton John, Abba, and Stevie Wonder.
The WBF Shopper is heard Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Listeners from all over Polk County and beyond call the Shopper to Buy, Sell or Trade for FREE on the radio!
WBF includes a five minute top of the hour newscast offering our listeners critical updates on events happening around the U.S., and the world, from Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio is an American radio network programmed by Fox News Channel.- History :In 2003, Fox News began syndicating one minute radio updates to radio stations via syndication service Westwood One. On June 1, 2005, Fox News Radio employed 60 people and provided five minute newscasts at the top...
. WBF also features local news, sports, weather and traffic updates, throughout the weekday.
In addition to Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio is an American radio network programmed by Fox News Channel.- History :In 2003, Fox News began syndicating one minute radio updates to radio stations via syndication service Westwood One. On June 1, 2005, Fox News Radio employed 60 people and provided five minute newscasts at the top...
, WBF is affiliated with the Dial-Global Radio Networks, Florida Gator Radio Network, Motor Racing Network
Motor Racing Network
The Motor Racing Network is the principal radio broadcasting operation of NASCAR, promoting themselves as "The Voice of NASCAR." It broadcasts coverage of most major NASCAR races at the top three levels of NASCAR at tracks owned by International Speedway Corporation as well as Dover International...
, Performance Racing Network
Performance Racing Network
The Performance Racing Network is a radio network controlled by Speedway Motorsports, Inc..Performance Racing Network broadcasts all NASCAR-sanctioned Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series events held at Speedway Motorsports-controlled tracks which include Atlanta, Bristol, Infineon, Las Vegas,...
, Sports USA Radio, and others to provide various programming to their listeners.
WBF is also the winter radio home for Prior Smith
Prior Smith
Prior Smith is a Canadian broadcaster who owns and operates the network radio program Canada Calling and produces the Canadian syndicated radio show "Grapeline".-Broadcasting career:...
's Canada Calling. Canadians traveling to central Florida have been tuning in Canadian News on WBF each winter season since 1984.
WBF covers many local events; broadcasting Bartow High School
Bartow High School
Bartow High School, formerly Summerlin Institute and Union Academy is the only high school located in Bartow, Florida. The school is also the location of the International Baccalaureate School at Bartow High, a school which annually finishes in the top five in composite SAT scores in the United...
football, basketball, baseball and softball. Along with coverage of the annual Youth Villa Classic golf tournament, and local election results.