WKII (1070 AM) is a

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broadcasting a

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format. Licensed to

Solana, Florida Solana is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 671 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Sarasota-Bradenton-Punta Gorda Combined Statistical Area. Geography ...

, United States, the station serves the greater Charlotte County area, but can be heard as far north as

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and as far south as

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. The station is currently owned by

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The station was founded in 1986 by Kneller Broadcasting of Charlotte County. Under the leadership of Kneller Broadcasting, WKII was a

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radio station with major community involvement. Former air personalities include Jack Mihall (now deceased), Charlie Shoe and Larry Timko.

Previous logo

(WKII's logo under previous NBC Sports Radio affiliation)

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