Mike Deeson is an American investigative journalist who is known for his work at WTSP television in Tampa Bay, Florida, from 1982 to 2017.[1]
Mike Deeson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 December 1948 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | News reporter |
Early life
editDeeson was born near Chicago, Illinois, and attended the Missouri School of Journalism.[2]
Career
editAfter graduating college in the 1960s, Deeson worked at stations in Michigan, New York, and Virginia before landing in Tampa Bay.[3]
While at WTSP, Deeson earned 11 Emmy Awards as well as The Society of Professional Journalists Florida Journalist of the Year award in 2015.[3]
After his retirement, Deeson was honored by the Tampa, Florida City Council.[4]
He then wrote a book about his time as a reporter, "Bad News for You Is Good News for Me!"[5] The non-fiction book recalls stories from Deeson's coverage of U.S. presidents, wars abroad, and other stories from across Florida.[6]
Deeson is also a published composer and the former regional coordinator for the Nashville Songwriters Association International.[7]
References
edit- ^ Puente, Mark. "Mike Deeson, longtime WTSP watchdog reporter, retiring". Tampa Bay Times.
- ^ "About Me". mikedeeson.com.
- ^ a b Puente, Mark. "Mike Deeson, longtime WTSP watchdog reporter, retiring".
- ^ Perry, Mitch. "Mike Deeson to Tampa City Council: 'I'm not done yet'". SaintPetersblog.
- ^ "'Good News For Me': Longtime investigative reporter Mike Deeson pens a memoir". ABC Action News. Scripps. 24 June 2020.
- ^ Deeson, Mike (15 December 2019). Bad News for You Is Good News for Me! Paperback – May 14, 2020. St. Petersburg Press. ISBN 978-1940300122.
- ^ "Music". mikedeeson.com.