Local Miami TV ‘Weather Bestie’ launches account on ‘PG OnlyFans’ site

Nypost · Jun 05, 2026 · 429 words · By Ariel Zilber

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Local Miami TV ‘Weather Bestie’ launches account on ‘PG OnlyFans’ site See more of our coverage in your search results.

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What happened

Local Miami TV ‘Weather Bestie’ launches account on ‘PG OnlyFans’ site See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleFormer Miami TV meteorologist Amanda Pappas — the Bronx-born weathercaster who branded herself as viewers’ “Weather Bestie” — has launched an account on Passes, a subscription platform often described as a PG-rated version of…

Common ground

Pappas, who is known for frequently posting glam content on her social media feeds, is no longer at Miami ABC affiliate WPLG-TV after spending only a few months at the station, industry newsletter FTVLive recently reported.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/media/local-miami-tv-weather-bestie-launches-accou…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Unlike OnlyFans, which is known for adult content, Passes prohibits nudity and pornography”

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The claim that Passes prohibits nudity and pornography is mentioned in the context of the news reports describing it as 'PG', but the provided 'Community and Content Guidelines' snippet does not explicitly list the prohibition in the text provided. Only the news-style reports make this specific comparison to OnlyFans.

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web search NEUTRAL — Passes allows creators to monetize their content and build direct relationships with their audience through subscriptions, messaging, and exclusive content.
https://www.passes.com/help/guidelines

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 ... Anyone can take a non-explicit photo of someone, upload it to a platform that offers an AI nudification feature and create a non-consensual, ...
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/Story/19118

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web search NEUTRAL — In the United States, child pornography is illegal under federal law and in all states and is punishable by up to life imprisonment and fines of up to ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_pornography_laws_in_the_…

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Claim 2: “Her most recent published contributions on the WPLG’s website are dated Feb. 16”

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MARCA reports that her most recent published stories on WPLG's website were dated Feb. 16. No other independent source confirms this specific date.

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Claim 3: “One video currently available on Pappas’ account costs $8 to unlock despite running less than 30 seconds.”

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Both the 'Local Miami TV' report and MARCA specifically mention a video on her account costing $8 to unlock and being under 30 seconds.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Togetherness is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass and Steve Zissis. It is primarily written and directed by the Duplass brothers, and stars Mark Duplass, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Togetherness_(TV_series)

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Claim 4: “Passes, a subscription platform often described as a PG-rated version of OnlyFans.”

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The platform Passes is described as a creator monetization platform. While the 'PG-rated version of OnlyFans' phrasing appears in news reports, the general nature of the platform as a subscription service for creators is confirmed by its own site and Wikipedia.

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web search NEUTRAL — Passes Inc. (founded in 2022) is an American creator monetization and social media platform. It allows content creators to earn revenue directly from their audiences through subscriptions, gated conte…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passes_Inc.

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https://www.iciba.com/word?w=passes

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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to Passes, where you have direct access to your favorite creators like never before. Passes connects creators with their fans through one-on-one conversations, exclusive content,...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.passes.app…

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Claim 5: “Former Miami TV meteorologist Amanda Pappas — the Bronx-born weathercaster who branded herself as viewers’ “Weather Bestie” — has launched an account on Passes”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that former Miami TV meteorologist Amanda Pappas, known as 'Weather Bestie', launched an account on Passes.

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Claim 6: “Before arriving in Miami, Pappas worked at WINK News in Fort Myers and later at WTSP-TV in Tampa.”

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Multiple sources, including MARCA and biography pages for 10 Tampa Bay, confirm her employment at WINK News in Fort Myers and WTSP-TV in Tampa.

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Claim 7: “Passes — which allows influencers, athletes and content creators to sell exclusive content directly to followers”

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The platform's functionality for influencers, athletes, and creators to sell exclusive content is confirmed by the Passes website and news reports.

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web search NEUTRAL — Her account on Passes — which allows influencers, athletes and content creators to sell exclusive content directly to followers — features the same kind of content, plus extras like direct messaging t…
https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/media/local-miami-tv-weather-b…

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https://legitfollowers.com/instagram

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Claim 8: “Pappas is also offering a membership package that costs more than $50 per month, though it was discounted to about $36 as of Friday.”

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MARCA and the 'Local Miami TV' report both confirm the membership package was priced over $50 and discounted to approximately $36.

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Claim 9: “Pappas... is no longer at Miami ABC affiliate WPLG-TV after spending only a few months at the station, industry newsletter FTVLive recently reported.”

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Both MARCA and FTVLive report that Amanda Pappas is no longer with WPLG-TV after a short tenure.

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web search NEUTRAL — The move comes after industry newsletter FTVLive reported that Pappas is no longer with Miami ABC affiliate WPLG-TV, where she spent only a few months. The station has not publicly announced her depar…
https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/us-news/2026/06/05/who-is…

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web search NEUTRAL — A month ago, FTVLive told you that WTSP (Tampa), Meteorologist Amanda Pappas was gone from the Tegna station.Well, one Miami insider tells FTVLive not to be surprised if Pappas doesn’t resurface at WP…
https://ftvlive.squarespace.com/sqsp-test/2025/5/8/resurfaci…

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Claim 10: “Pappas no longer appears on the station’s [WPLG] weather team roster.”

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While no direct screenshot of the roster was provided, MARCA explicitly states that 'she no longer appears on its weather team' roster.

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