FTVLive FIRST told you that Scripps was starting layoffs and even showed you the internal plans for severance packages.

We hear that Scripps basically eliminated the photo staff at WFTX in Ft. Myers. Editors were also chopped, along with Production Supervisor, two Engineers and the Assistant News Director.

Scripps also pulled the Pink-Slip Express into WTKR in Norfolk. FTVLive is hearing about deep cuts there as well.

Sources are also telling FTVLive about anchors being sacked at KERO in Bakersfield.

Many people are losing jobs as Scripps looks to water down local newscasts with their national Scripps News.