US EditionSouth Florida Public Media Group announces plans to purchase and operate a new NPR station in West Palm Beach.
- On June 6, 2025, South Florida Public Media Group announced its intention to acquire the 104.7 FM station known as "The Flame," licensed to serve the Palm Beach Shores area, from JDD Radio LLC as part of its effort to enhance NPR programming availability in the West Palm Beach region.
- The purchase follows JDD Radio's earlier acquisition of WFLM and its strategic relocation to West Palm Beach to maximize revenue and audience reach.
- WFLM will convert from a commercial to a non-commercial license and simulcast WLRN-FM 91.3 Miami content, extending NPR programming to Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
- The transaction amounts to $6.45 million with a 10% escrow deposit held by broker Hadden & Associates, and CEO John LaBonia called it "a commitment to public trust, to community."
- Pending FCC approval, this acquisition will offer over 800,000 residents better access to local public media, aiming to close the news gap in the region and integrate 104.7 FM into SFPMG's network.
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South Florida Public Media Group announces plans to purchase and operate a new NPR station in West Palm Beach.
MIAMI, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida Public Media Group (SFPMG), the public media management company for WLRN – South Florida's flagship NPR station, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into Palm Beach and Martin Counties with the acquisition of "The Flame" 104.7, a full-powered FM radio station licensed to serve the growing and diverse communities in this region. South Florida Public Media Group announces plans to purchase…
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South Florida Public Media Group, the public media management company for Public News/Talk 91.3 WLRN-FM Miami has announced it will acquire Hip Hop “104.7 The Flame” WFLM Palm Beach Shores. SFPMG will pay JDD Radio $6.45 million for the station with the intent to convert it to a non-commercial license. The deal will give the Palm Beach market a full-powered NPR affiliate for the first time since 90.7 WPBI was sold to Educational Media Foundation…
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