Bob Solarski Biography
Bob Solarski is a renowned American journalist working as the evening news anchor at WEAR-TV (ABC 3, Pensacola), where he leads the 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm newscasts. He joined the station in March 1994 after previously working as a general assignment reporter at WPTZ, the NBC affiliate in Plattsburgh (from December 1988 to 1994).
Bob Solarski Age
Solarski was born in Long Island, New York, and grew up in Massapequa. He, however, manages to keep information about his date of birth out of the limelight. It is therefore unknown when he celebrates his birthday or how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s.
Bob Solarski Height / Measurements
Solarski is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is equivalent to 175 cm.
Bob Solarski Wife / Children
Solarski is married to Jennifer Solarski, though little is known about his marital status, as he keeps details of his personal life private. Together, they have three children: a daughter, Erika, who graduated from Gulf Breeze High and UWF, and two wonderful twins, Bobby and Morgan, who attend Gulf Breeze Elementary School. We will update more information once it’s available.
Bob Solarski Family / Relatives
Solarski was born to his parents, Dr. Robert A. Solarski (who passed away in Gulf Breeze, FL in 2024), a dentist who practiced in New York before retiring to Florida, and Heidemarie Wera Heggar Solarski (deceased). He grew up alongside his two younger brothers, Andrew and Jeremy, who are both computer geeks for an international company.
Bob Solarski Education
Solarski attended State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, where he initially pursued law but switched to communications after excelling on the debate team, which won the New York Championships. He graduated from the university in 1986 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication.
Bob Solarski Career
Solarski serves as the evening news anchor at WEAR-TV (ABC 3, Pensacola), where he leads the 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm newscasts. Before this role, Solarski hosted This Week with Bob Solarski (a public affairs show for about 10 years) and Extra, a late-night call-in program after the 10 pm news. Additionally, he has co-anchored with Sue Straughn and other notable journalists and has reported extensively on major Gulf Coast stories, earning respect for his depth and consistency.
Before joining WEAR-TV in March 1994, Solarski served as a general assignment reporter at WPTZ, the NBC affiliate in Plattsburgh (from December 1988 to 1994), covering local news in Clinton, Essex and Franklin County, just south of the Canadian border. He was later promoted to co-anchor the 6 pm newscast and work as an assignment editor. In that role, Solarski reported on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation (Akwesasne), focusing on tribal disputes over casino gambling and governance. Off-screen, Solarski enjoys playing family basketball, football, & baseball, playing Xbox, cooking, playing guitar, fishing, exploring the Gulf and Intracoastal waterway, and golfing.
Bob Solarski Salary
Solarski receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Bob Solarski Net Worth
Throughout Solarski’s career as a journalist, he has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Bob Solarski WEAR-TV
Solarski works with WEAR-TV, where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Jared Willets
- Sue Straughn
- Laura Hussey
- Allen Strum
- Brooke Richardson
- Marion Caldwell
Bob Solarski Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Solarski is active on his social media accounts. He has about 1.7k followers on his Facebook Page @Bob Solarski and about 2.5k followers on his Twitter account @WEARBobSolarski