Longtime WPLG Anchor Laurie Jennings announced she will be stepping from the anchor desk.

Of course she is not going to do so until the May book rolls around.

Why is she leaving?

To….go ahead, say it with me, “spend more time with her family.”

"It's very difficult to think of not being there every night for our loyal viewers, but hopefully, they'll see me even more now out in the community." said Jennings. "Change is hard, but it's exciting!"

Here is her making the announcement on air: