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Flint City Councilman Eric Mays smiles as reporter Charlie LeDuff lends him his bull horn to protest Donald Trump as more than 100 people gather to support and protest Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 outside of the Flint Water Plant in Flint. Jake May | MLive.com

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DETROIT, MI - One of the more recognizable and popular Michigan TV reporters is leaving the business.

Charlie LeDuff of WJBK-TV FOX 2 News announced on his Facebook page he's leaving the station. He said on both Twitter and Facebook his last day will be Thursday, December 1, 2016.

LeDuff has been with FOX 2 since 2010. He is known for his in depth and creative reports on everything from government corruption to canoeing the Rouge River. LeDuff also has a series called "The Americans" which airs on FOX-TV affiliates around the country.

Before working at FOX 2, LeDuff was with the Detroit News. He is a Pulitzer Prize winner.

My last day with Fox is Thursday. It has been an insane experience. Thanks to my bosses and colleagues for all they've taught me. Stay tuned — Charlie LeDuff (@Charlieleduff) November 28, 2016

FOX 2's vice president and general manager Mike Renda said in a statement: "We want to thank Charlie for his extraordinary work and passion. He produced truly distinctive news stories for Fox 2 and we wish him all the best in his future ventures."

Here's everything LeDuff said on social media about his departure from TV.

"It has been an insane experience: Detroit, Flint, The Border, Ferguson, Trump, you name it. I thank my bosses and colleagues for all they've given and taught me. Especially my partner and friend Matt Phillips who edits and films our work. A talented and courageous man. But mostly I thank you people. I hope we've made things a little better for your children and shown you some of the complexities of our community and country. I have no plan for what comes next. But considering the way things are in this world, I think it time to step out and look. I'll be staying here in Michigan, so I'll see you around. Stay tuned."