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South 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 revealed plans to acquire WFLM-FM 104.7, known as "The Flame," in Palm Beach Shores, Florida, to expand its public radio presence into the West Palm Beach area.
- The acquisition follows an asset purchase agreement with JDD Radio LLC for $6.45 million, pending Federal Communications Commission approval expected in coming months.
- WFLM-FM will transition to non-commercial status and continuously broadcast the programming of Miami's NPR station WLRN-FM 91.3, thereby extending NPR’s reach into Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
- The transaction aims to serve over 800,000 residents currently underserved by public media, with programming including trusted NPR shows such as All Things Considered and Morning Edition.
- This development marks a strategic expansion for South Florida Public Media Group to strengthen public journalism, civic engagement, and cultural content access across the region.
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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 To Acquire WFLM West Palm Beach
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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