WOFL Fox 35 Orlando

Orlando, USA

WOFL Fox 35 Orlando is a television station that provides news coverage, weather updates, and local interest stories for the Orlando, Florida area, delivering timely and relevant information to its audience.

CCI Score

-33.65

0.02% April 18

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WOFL Mischaracterizes Neo-Nazi Group as Civil Rights Organization

WOFL initially reported the National Socialist Movement—a neo-Nazi hate group—as a 'civil rights group' during its 10 p.m. newscast, later retracting and updating the story after backlash from activists and critics for misrepresenting a hate group.

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WOFL Fox 35 Orlando is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

SEP

15

2023

WOFL Mischaracterizes Neo-Nazi Group as Civil Rights Organization
-51.16

WOFL initially reported the National Socialist Movement—a neo-Nazi hate group—as a 'civil rights group' during its 10 p.m. newscast, later retracting and updating the story after backlash from activists and critics for misrepresenting a hate group.
-60

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 1

By initially labeling the National Socialist Movement, a group recognized by credible organizations as neo-Nazi and hate-oriented, as a 'civil rights group', WOFL contributed to the normalization and potential legitimacy of extremist views. Although the error was later corrected, the incident reflects a significant lapse in editorial judgment with potential implications for public discourse and community harm, aligning with concerns over media influence and misinformation that can embolden authoritarian sentiments.

WOFL Faces Backlash After Referring to Neo-Nazis as a 'Civil Rights Group'
FEB

01

2023

Fox Corporation Political Activities Report 2023
-14.03

The 2023 Political Activities Report details Fox Corporation’s extensive involvement in political contributions via FOXPAC and direct corporate channels, significant lobbying expenditures, and the active participation of executives as registered lobbyists. These efforts are aimed at advancing the company’s policy priorities, which raises concerns about corporate influence over democratic processes.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

Fox Corporation’s use of its political action committee and corporate contributions to fund a broad range of political candidates—including notable sums to GOP-affiliated groups—along with substantial lobbying expenditures, suggests an approach that enhances corporate influence in politics, potentially at the expense of democratic accountability.

PDF FINAL Approved 2023 Political Activities Report - Fox Corporation
-15

Executive Political Engagement

April 1

The report highlights significant executive involvement in political lobbying, with multiple Fox executives registered as lobbyists. This level of executive political engagement indicates that corporate leadership is deeply intertwined with political advocacy, which can undermine public trust and accountability.

PDF FINAL Approved 2023 Political Activities Report - Fox Corporation
JAN

01

2023

Fox Corporation Political Activities Report Reveals Extensive Lobbying
-35.76

The 2022 report details Fox Corporation's multi-pronged political engagement including its FOXPAC operations, substantial corporate political contributions, and extensive lobbying activities led by high‐level executives. These activities underscore a deliberate strategy to influence policy and shape political outcomes, which raises concerns about corporate influence over democratic processes.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

The report documents significant political contributions and lobbying expenditures through FOXPAC and direct corporate contributions. Such extensive financial engagement in politics suggests an attempt to sway public policy, which can undermine democratic accountability and empower corporate interests over those of the general public.

2022 Fox Corporation Political Activities Report
-40

Executive Political Engagement

April 1

The report highlights that Fox Corporation employs senior executives who are registered federal lobbyists tasked with advancing the company’s policy objectives. This level of direct executive political engagement reinforces concerns about the prioritization of corporate influence over transparent democratic processes.

2022 Fox Corporation Political Activities Report