Josh Benson Biography and Wiki
Josh Benson is an American journalist and news personality currently serving as a news anchor for WFLA-TV, channel 8, an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Tampa, Florida, United States. He anchors the “First at Four” and News Channel 8 at 5:30 newscasts Monday through Friday.
Josh Benson’s Age and Birthday
Josh was born on May 1, in Minnesota, United States of America. His birth sign is Taurus. His exact age and date of birth details have not yet been made public. However, this part will be updated soon.
Josh Benson Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (Approx. 1.72 meters) tall.
Josh Benson Education
The news anchor attended and graduated from a local high school in his hometown. From there he joined The University of Colorado Boulder, a public research university in Boulder, Colorado.
He later graduated from the institute in 1999 with a degree in journalism. He also pursued a course in journalism at the More details regarding his academic credentials will be updated soon when established.
Josh Benson’s Family, Parents, Siblings
Attempts to establish his parents’ identities were in vain since no information about them is available to the public. It’s therefore not clear if he has any siblings. Further details regarding his family background will be updated soon when disclosed.
Josh Benson’s Wife, Is He Married?
In regards to his marital entanglements, the famed news anchor is happily married to his best friend and sweet Canuck, Tara Manis. The romantic duo became espoused in a lovely wedding ceremony attended by family embers and close friends. We are keeping tabs and we will update his partner’s details soon.
Josh Benson Kids
The couple is happily blessed with two children named Bella and Brooklyn.
Josh Benson Salary
According to NBC estimates, he receives an average annual salary ranging from $31,300 to $92,500. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Josh Benson Net Worth
The news personality has an estimated net worth ranging from $500,000 to $1 million as of 2022. This amount is from his extensive career as a journalist among other investments.
Josh Benson WFLA News
WFLA-TV, virtual channel 8, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Tampa, Florida, United States, and serving the Tampa Bay area. Owned by Irving, Texas-based Nexstar Media Group, it is part of a duopoly with St. Petersburg-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WTTA.
He joined the news station in June 2015 as a news anchor and reporter. He anchors the “First at Four” and News Channel 8 at 5:30 newscasts Monday through Friday as well as also anchors News Channel 8 at 8:00 p.m. on Great 38.
Josh has also served as Morning Anchor at WFOR-TV in Miami, Florida, at WFTV-TV in Orlando as a news anchor, and at KVOA-TV in Tucson, Arizona.