Last Updated on June 10, 2026 by Author
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Peter D’Oench Biography
Peter D’Oench is an American working in the field of journalism as a reporter for CBS News Miami. He came to Miami in September 2007, after working at WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee.
Peter D’Oench Height
D’Oench stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Peter D’Oench Age
D’Oench was born on September 12th, but keeps his year of birth away from the limelight; thus, his exact age is unknown. He annually celebrates his birthday on September 12th, as evident by his daughter, Dana’s, Facebook post on September 12, 2025, captioned, “Happy Birthday to my amazing dad! You’ve shown us what unconditional love looks like not just as a father to us girls…”
Personal Life
Peter D’Oench Relatives and Family
D’Oench keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Peter D’Oench Spouse and Children
D’Oench tied the knot with Connie on November 2, 1997. The couple has three daughters, Jennifer, Dana, and Holly, as well as two granddaughters, Taylor and Zoey.
Peter D’Oench Education
D’Oench received his diploma from The Lawrenceville School before enrolling at Wesleyan University.
Professional Life
Peter D’Oench Career
D’Oench works as a reporter for CBS News Miami. In this role, he frequently appears on weekdays on the news at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Also, he concentrates on crime-related, enterprise, and breaking news stories. Moreover, he does follow-up on reports on the stories he has covered.
D’Oench has received two Emmy Award nominations, recently in 2023 for his part in the team coverage of the wrath of Hurricane Ian in 2022. Before working for CBS Miami, he worked at WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. He also worked as a reporter with the WPLG News Team from 1989 to 2004. He then spent the next 3 years as a producer for news, special projects, and the station’s Problem Solvers franchise.
Before his stint at WPLG, D’Oench worked as an anchor and reporter with WTNH in New Haven from 1984 to 1989. Moreover, he reported at WFTV in Orlando, Florida, between 1983 and 1984. He worked in New York, where he served WCBS as a reporter and morning anchor from 1982 to 1983. He also reported for WSVN in Miami from 1978 to 1982. From 1977 to 1978, he worked as a reporter at KAMR in Amarillo, Texas.
During his career, D’Oench has received several prestigious honors and awards, including a Silver Circle and five Sunshine State Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, two awards from the Sigma Delta Chi honor society, and an Excellence in Reporting commendation from the New York City Overseas Press Club. In addition, he has special citations from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Miami-Dade County PTA. Former Florida Gov. Bob Graham granted him a special commendation.
Peter D’Oench Net Worth
D’Oench has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Peter D’Oench Salary
D’Oench receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as a reporter for CBS News Miami.
Peter D’Oench Social Media
D’Oench has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 1.8K on Facebook, a following of over 200 on Instagram, and a following of over 1.2K on X.
