What happened to Bill Kamal from South Florida
Bill Kamal, the former South Florida meteorologist, was convicted in a federal sex-enticing case in 2004, sentenced to prison, and later placed on supervised release. A 2025 federal appeals decision says he was released from custody in 2009 and was still seeking early termination of supervised release as of 2023, which the appellate court sent back for more explanation from the district court.
What happened
Kamal pleaded guilty after arranging what he believed was a meeting with a 14-year-old boy, but the person was an undercover federal agent. WSVN fired him after the arrest.
Where things stand
The most recent verified update I found is that his request to end supervised release early was denied by the district court and then vacated and remanded by the Eleventh Circuit in January 2025 for further explanation. That means the appeals court did not decide whether he should get off supervision, only that the lower court had to explain its ruling better.
Public chatter
Older forum-style chatter says he was released from prison years ago and may have resettled in the Northeast, but that is not as reliable as the court record and should be treated cautiously. The court opinion is the strongest source for his legal status.
In one line
So, the short version is: Bill Kamal was arrested, convicted, served prison time, and has remained on supervised release, with his latest known court fight ending in a remand rather than a final resolution.
| Topic | Status |
|---|---|
| Career | Fired by WSVN after arrest |
| Conviction | Pleaded guilty in 2004 |
| Prison release | Released from custody in 2009 |
| Current legal issue | Fighting supervised release conditions |