Robert Brown

Assignment Manager

Robert Brown is the assignment manager at News 6. He joined the team in July 2018 as a producer and was promoted in 2020. Before moving to The City Beautiful, he spent six years in Jacksonville at WJXT-TV. Robert graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism.

LATEST CONTRIBUTIONS

News 6 launches Black Business Spotlight 2022

News 6 highlights Black business owners in August.

Real Talk, Real Solutions: Retired colonel talks decades-long civil rights fight in Florida

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Herman Cole has led a life of service that brought him here to Central Florida

‘Representation matters:’ Orlando Magic executive describes changes seen in sports over the years

Women working in professional sports is changing sports culture and society in general.

Real Talk, Real Solutions: Black pioneers reflect on navigating racism, segregation while integrating Florida schools

LaVon Bracy and Ingrid Burton Nathan talk about their experiences with racism and hate in the face of desegregating Florida schools.

NFL’s first Hispanic player paved the way for today’s league

Ignacio Saturnino “Lou” Molinet was first Hispanic player to play in the NFL

Reports detail home life, mental illness of girl, 14, accused in gunfight with Volusia deputies

New documents reveal details of two children's lives before they were accused of opening fire on Volusia County deputies.

Meet NASCAR’s first Black woman on pit crew

Brehanna Daniels joined NASCAR in 2016 as part of the organization’s “Drive for Diversity” program

Orlando’s first Black community was founded by former slaves

The area about one mile east of what's now downtown Orlando, along east South Street, was Jonestown.

Orlando barber from Puerto Rico recounts his time in NBA bubble

Orlando barber and Co-owner of Members Only Chop Shop was one of the barbers chosen to keep NBA players looking good during the 2019-2020 NBA playoffs.

NBA player hopes to help set next generation up for success

Anfernee Simons gives laptops to students in need.

Orlando business owner finds purpose in creating bags to help children in Africa

UNKY Bags provides a backpack loaded with school supplies to orphans in Cameroon, Africa which gives the children something to hold on to and feel loved.

Basketball legend Shammgod and inspirational speaker team up to give back in Parramore

Hoops icon God Shammgod donates pairs of his first signature sneaker to youth in the Orlando area.

Sanford police seek man accused of exposing himself, trying to kidnap middle schooler

Traffic blocked on Interstate 4 in Osceola County following fatal crash

15-year-old seriously hurt in Marion hit-and-run crash while walking dog

SpaceX schedules weekend launch of Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral