Eliott Rodriguez signs off at CBS Miami, turning the page to family time
After decades serving South Florida as a trusted journalist, Eliott Rodriguez is leaving the anchor desk at CBS Miami to begin a new chapter focused on family.
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After decades serving South Florida as a trusted journalist, Eliott Rodriguez is leaving the anchor desk at CBS Miami to begin a new chapter focused on family.
In a heartfelt tribute, anchor Jose Diaz-Balart praised Eliott Rodriguez as an icon whose decades of journalism made him part of the fabric of South Florida, calling it a privilege to know and admire him as both a colleague and a friend.
Former CBS Miami news director Shannon High congratulated Eliott Rodriguez on his next chapter, praising his credibility, market knowledge and role in transforming the station, while recalling memorable reporting trips and decades of standout journalism.
Former co-anchor and longtime friend Diane Magnum says that despite an illustrious career, Eliott Rodriguez never changed, calling him kind, generous, brilliantly talented and the best breaking news anchor she has ever worked with.
As Eliott Rodriguez prepares to step away from the anchor desk, Miami Worldcenter illuminated one of the tallest buildings south of New York City with a massive, 200-foot portrait created by a Miami Beach artist as a special farewell tribute.
In a heartfelt message, Lisa Petrillo looks back on more than three decades working alongside Eliott Rodriguez, from Channel 10 to CBS Miami, calling him a calming presence, a trusted guide and a genuinely funny friend as he begins his next chapter.
In a 1982 report from small claims court, Eliott Rodriguez highlighted how weak consumer protections were forcing more people to seek justice on their own — and why knowing the rules could make the difference between winning and losing.
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Former colleague and longtime friend Diana Gonzalez congratulated Eliott Rodriguez on his career, reflecting on their journey from early days in local news to a friendship that has spanned decades and continues into his next chapter.
Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega congratulated CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez on his extraordinary 25-year career, calling him the voice of Miami and celebrating his roots at the college and induction into its Hall of Fame.
Former colleague Michael Williams says Eliott Rodriguez will be deeply missed, calling him an iconic, steady presence in South Florida television news whose decades of work earned the trust of viewers night after night.
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson congratulated Eliott Rodriguez, calling his 25 years at CBS Miami a defining example of truthful, impactful journalism and a lasting gift to the people of South Florida.
State Rep. Chip LaMarca congratulated Eliott Rodriguez, praising his long career serving South Florida’s communities, and even its beloved pets, while wishing him the very best in his next chapter.
Former CBS Miami co-anchor Erika von Tiehl congratulated Eliott Rodriguez on his next chapter, reflecting on their years working together and praising his leadership, class and kindness, including the personal generosity he showed by welcoming her into his home during the holidays.
Former Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen congratulated Eliott Rodriguez, praising his clear and authoritative reporting, his impact on South Florida as a fellow Cuban American, and wishing him well in his next chapter.
From championship parades and late-night title celebrations, Eliott Rodriguez has long been a hyperlocal presence at the center of South Florida sports history.
Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss thanked Eliott Rodriguez for his decades of trusted journalism in South Florida, calling him a friend and wishing him well as he begins the next chapter of his life.
FIU President Jeanette Nunez praised longtime CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez for his impact on the community, calling him a proud product of Miami and wishing him the best as he begins the next chapter with his family.
Former CBS Miami co-anchor Cynthia Demos congratulated Eliott Rodriguez on his big announcement, praising his professionalism, friendship and legacy while celebrating his transition into the next phase of his life surrounded by family.
Ron Magill congratulated longtime CBS Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez, praising his integrity, storytelling, and decades of service as a reliable and respected voice for South Florida.
The longtime voice of the Florida Panthers congratulated Eliott Rodriguez on his next chapter, reflecting on their time together at CBS Miami, including working side by side during the pandemic, and saying future anchors will always be compared to him.
Patricia Whitely, the University of Miami’s senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, congratulated CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez on his retirement and thanked him for years of supporting the university through his storytelling.
A CBS News Miami viewer is highlighting Eliott Rodriguez's brief cameo as a news anchor in the Season 10 premiere of "CSI: Miami."
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