Public Television for the Space Coast
WBCC is becoming WEFS on July 1
When Brevard Community College becomes Eastern Florida State College on July 1, 2013 to reflect the addition of
four-year bachelor's degrees, WBCC's call letters will change to WEFS. Our four-channel
line up and programming schedule will remain the same. Plus you'll find us on the
same over-the-air and cable channels that you do now. It's just one more part of our
storied history.
Owned and operated by Brevard Community College, WBCC's four channels offer programming
that educates, enlightens and inspires. WBCC is now an independent public television
station following a highly successful partnership with the University of Central Florida
that served as a 16-month bridge solution to keep PBS programming on the air in the
region. UCF went on to purchase WMFE in Orlando and become the region's primary PBS
affiliate, WUCF, in November 2012. WBCC relinquished its PBS membership in the transition,
but continues to broadcast a wide range of programming to an audience that stretches
throughout Central Florida. In addition to locally produced programming, we partner
with leading public television program distributors American Public Television and the National Educational Telecommunications Association to bring our viewers entertainment with a difference.
On WBCC you'll find much-loved travel shows that transport you around the globe —
including Globe Trekker, which takes viewers to unforgettable destinations through its stunning photography,
rhythmic indigenous music and spirit of adventure. In keeping with their aim of "living
as the locals do," charismatic hosts take turns exploring everything from big-city
landmarks to exotic sights in remote villages.
We're thrilled to have the NASA Education Channel on our digital channel DT-3 — with science programming that's a perfect fit for our
roots on Florida's Space Coast.
Keep up with national public affairs on programs such as Moyers & Company. Each Friday at 8 PM, veteran journalist Bill Moyers hosts compelling conversations
with today's top thinkers about new ideas, crucial issues and workable solutions.
Select episodes also feature Moyers' own meticulously researched essays on a variety
of topics.
Our History
For more than two decades, Brevard Community College has operated a public broadcasting
station to serve local residents and beyond.
- November 15, 2012: WBCC becomes an independent public television station after UCF
purchases the Orlando-based station formerly known as WMFE and becomes the primary
PBS affiliate for the region as WUCF.
- June 2, 2011: Brevard Community College and the University of Central Florida announce
a partnership to provide full PBS service to the Central Florida community effective
July 1, 2011. The partnership allows WBCC TV to deliver PBS programming to the Orlando
market, the 19th largest television market in the nation.
- April 30, 2003: WBCC TV goes digital and the broadcast signal now spans the areas
of Brevard, Lake, Sumter, Osceola and Seminole counties. It also broadcasts across
the Orlando metropolitan area and the Space Coast.
- April 15, 2002: Renovations commence for digital conversion.
- January 1, 2002: WBCC TV begins airing a limited schedule of PBS programming.
- May 2001: PBS approves WBCC TV's application for membership.
- Mid-1990s: WBCC staff provide leadership and technical know-how for the College's
expansion of Internet-based, online instruction now known as eBrevard.
- January 19, 1992: The station's power increases to 60,000 watts.
- October 9, 1991: Call letter and channel number changes to WBCC TV 68.
- June 10, 1988: The Brevard Community College TV station signs on as WRES TV channel
18 with 1,000 watts of transmission power.
