Brandon Spencer

Multi-media Journalist
Louisville, Ky.
Brandon Spencer

Brandon started his career as an Intern at WCTV in Tallahassee, Florida in August 2018. He went on to graduate from Florida State University in May 2019 with a B.S. in Sport Management.

While at FSU, Brandon served as a reporter for Seminole Productions. He was also a sports reporter for WVFS Tallahassee, a Florida State radio station.

In September 2019, he joined WCTV as a full-time reporter.

In October 2022, Brandon moved to Louisville and joined WAVE as a multi-media journalist.

Brandon grew up in Pembroke Pines, Florida by way of Peoria, Illinois. He loves all things sports and is a former college basketball player.

In his free time, you can find him playing basketball or football, listening to music and enjoying the company of friends!

Brandon is always looking for new ideas to help tell the stories of those without a platform to do so. Feel free to contact him at Brandon.Spencer@wave3.com for any stories, news tips or just to say hi!

Education
  • Florida State University

    • National

    A Louisville woman finds a three foot alligator on the stairs of her porch Tuesday morning.

    Woman discovers 3-foot alligator on the front steps of her Kentucky home

    Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 8:06 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer and Gray News staff
    The homeowner said she didn’t know how the gator got in her yard, only that she just wanted it gone.

    National

    Onyx, who was shot in a road rage incident, is confident she will walk again.

    ‘I’ll be able to walk again’: 6-year-old shot in road rage incident confident about her future

    Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 3:14 PM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer and Debra Worley
    Onyx, 6, was in the car with her family when a road rage incident with a group of motorcyclists in Kentucky led to a shooting.

    National

    Onyx, 6, was shot in the back during a road rage incident. The bullet severed her spine, and...

    Girl, 6, shot in road rage incident may never walk again, family says

    Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 2:51 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer, Charles Gazaway and Gray News staff
    The girl's mother says her daughter loves to dance, so it’s been hard for her to find the words to tell her what may be her new reality.

    National

    Police say inmate Norman K. Wolfe has been caught and arrested after escaping from a transport...

    Inmate who escaped transport vehicle in Kentucky caught after two-day search

    Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 4:07 PM CDT
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    By Dustin Vogt, Quenton Robertson and Brandon Spencer
    Police say it’s believed Norman K. Wolfe may have gotten out through the window of the transport vehicle on his way to a court hearing on Thursday.

    National

    Seventeen young mothers graduated high school in Louisville, Kentucky.

    ‘We did it’: 17 young mothers beat the odds and graduate high school

    Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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    By Quenton Robertson, Brandon Spencer and Jordan Gartner
    Seventeen young mothers achieved a major milestone this week.

    National

    A horse comes off the track after a workout as the sun rises at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May...

    Churchill Downs suspends trainer indefinitely following 4 horse deaths

    Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
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    By Dustin Vogt, Brandon Spencer, Mark Stevens and Gray News staff
    Four horses have died at Churchill Downs in six days, with one of them being a derby horse.

    National

    Nadiya Raheem says a branch pinned her to her couch and she had to crawl out her back door...

    ‘I was praying to myself’: Woman escapes death after tree falls on home

    Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer and Andrew McMunn
    Nadiya Raheem said she was relaxing at her Louisville home Friday night when the weather conditions started to get worse.

    Florida

    Hundreds of people gathered at the Florida Supreme Court in opposition to the leaked Roe vs...

    Protesters take to the Florida Supreme Court following leaked Roe vs Wade draft documents

    Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 1:15 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    Protesters at Florida's Supreme Court say Tuesday's leaked Roe vs Wade leaked draft documents is disappointing but not surprising.

    Community

    Mission 850 has been providing Hurricane Michael relief for affected areas in the Florida...

    ‘Mission850′ still helping communities three years after Hurricane Michael

    Updated: Oct. 10, 2021 at 9:42 PM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    Three years ago, Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle, leaving behind damage that is still yet to be dealt with.

    Florida

    Protesters gathered under Old State Capitol Building in support of Cuba.

    Dozens gather at the Florida State Capitol to garner awareness for Cuba

    Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 12:56 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    Protesters battled rain at the State Capitol to show support for the people of Cuba.

    Florida

    A video of Army Specialist Ethan Houston surprising his mother at a Tallahassee Publix has gone...

    ‘The scream heard around the world’: Army Specialist comes home to surprise his mom in Tallahassee

    Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 10:57 PM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    A video of Army Specialist Ethan Houston surprising his mother at a Tallahassee Publix has gone viral, garnering millions of views on several social media platforms.

    Education

    A 16-year-old will be heading to the highest of seven hills this fall. Curtis Lawrence, III,...

    Striking success: 16-year-old accepted to 14 colleges heading to FAMU

    Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 7:14 PM CDT
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    By WCTV Staff, Cristi McKee and Brandon Spencer
    A 16-year-old will be heading to the highest of seven hills this fall. Curtis Lawrence III, will be graduating not only high school, but also college this spring.

    Florida

    Wednesday afternoon, Florida State University President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism, Equity and...

    Debating Doak: FSU’s decision to leave stadium name unchanged sparks conversation

    Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 9:43 PM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    Wednesday afternoon, Florida State University President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion met for the final time.

    Florida

    Marianna’s Mother Sarah Spires celebrated her 111th birthday in style with a drive by party...

    Birthday in style: Marianna woman celebrates 111th birthday with drive-by party

    Updated: Apr. 11, 2021 at 11:07 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    Marianna’s Mother Sarah Spires celebrated her 111th birthday in style with a drive by party Saturday.

    College

    The Florida State University Anti-Racism Task Force met again Wednesday to discuss the next...

    FSU Anti-Racism Task Force holds Wednesday meeting, students react to possible renaming of Doak Campbell Stadium

    Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 9:29 PM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    The Florida State University Anti-Racism Task Force met again Wednesday to discuss the next batch of recommendations they’re considering whether or not to approve. One of the most controversial topics on the list: the potential re-naming of Doak Campbell Stadium.

    Election

    Kelly Loeffler speaking to her supporters in Bainbridge Saturday.

    Senator Kelly Loeffler encourages her supporters to go out to vote at her rally in Bainbridge

    Updated: Dec. 26, 2020 at 10:52 PM CST
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    By Brandon Spencer
    Kelly Loeffler makes her way to Bainbridge, Georgia to get her supporters to go out and vote in the run-off election.

    College

    Criticism posted online over crowds of fans appearing to not social distance or properly wear...

    FSU AD reacts to crowds at Doak Campbell Stadium not wearing masks at game

    Updated: Sep. 13, 2020 at 4:46 PM CDT
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    By WCTV Staff and Brandon Spencer
    Saturday’s game at Doak Campbell stadium has drawn criticism from those saying the crowds of fans weren’t following proper CDC guidelines.

    Florida

    Teachers and parents take to the Governor's mansion to protest going back to school

    Teachers and parents from across Florida gather at Governor’s Mansion to protest reopening of schools

    Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 at 9:15 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    “So it started with local action, emails and phone calls to their local leaders and this all culminated today with us all showing up at Governor DeSantis’ mansion to speak out,” explained Pensacola teacher Deshaun McKenzie.

    Coronavirus

    Sarah Anderson says she hopes she can spend more time with her sick mother.

    Tallahassee family fighting for a way to see their sick mother

    Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 7:55 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    For months, Sarah Anderson was not allowed to see her mother in her nursing home due to visitor restrictions. After several health issues however, her mother was moved to Capital Regional Medical Center.

    Education

    Florida Pediatricians chime in on back to school debate

    Florida pediatricians give their take on students going back to school

    Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 7:43 AM CDT
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    By Brandon Spencer
    The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s very plausible to send kids back to school soon, but some requirements are needed.

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