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Breana Ross
Professional Experience
June 2019- Present: Reporter, WINK News.
Previously interned at the National Basketball Association in New York City, 2018; The Smithsonian Channel in Washington DC, 2017; and WETA, the PBS member station in DC, 2016. Served as a reporter, anchor, and the station manager for UMTV at the University of Miami, 2016-2019.
Awards & Recognition
- Voted by University of Miami faculty and staff as the Outstanding Senior in Broadcast Journalism in 2019
- Alpha Epsilon Rho Electronic Media Honors Society
- 2019 IES Abroad Global Citizen of the Year
- TEDXUMiami 2019 speaker
- Recipient of the full tuition Hammond Scholarship to attend the University of Miami
News Philosophy
Tell stories that illuminate the truth, educate minds, inform decisions, and amplify the voices of the voiceless.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement
In my spare time, I love reading, being outdoors and teaching youth how to express themselves through poetry with the service organization I founded, Written in My Soul.
Education
Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science, Summa Cum Laude.
Likes best about Southwest Florida
I love the beautiful beaches and the sunsets!
Hometown
Clinton, MD
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St. Matthew’s House, Mission Community Church give away turkey feasts for Thanksgiving
More than 600 families in Southwest Florida will have a Thanksgiving meal thanks to the generosity of the community.
Families lined up Monday at St....
Video of man in Estero wrestling alligator to save dog goes viral
A man in Southwest Florida risked his life for his puppy, and his unbelievable rescue story has gone viral. Many have seen the video...
SWFL health systems set to receive new monoclonal antibody treatment
Twenty more people who tested positive for the coronavirus were admitted to Lee Health hospitals in the past 24 hours Friday. Lee Health has...
DeSantis outlines state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, says vaccines won’t be mandated
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on the State's plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, saying the State is prepared to provide...
Lee County school district details its COVID-19 rapid testing of staff, students
The School District of Lee County has reached agreements with Lee Health and Lee County to use 2,000 COVID-19 rapid testing kits provided by...
School board shortens 2021 summer break to 7 weeks in Lee County
The pandemic is already impacting summer plans for students in Lee County.
The Lee County School Board voted on its 2021-22 school year calendar Tuesday,...
Negative COVID-19 test not enough to rely on for the holidays, health experts say
More restrictions are coming across the United States, as coronavirus cases surge.
People in Chicago are asked to stay at home. Philadelphia banned indoor gatherings....
Surge in COVID-19 cases a concern ahead of the holidays, health experts say
Hopping on a plane or hitting the road to go see family for the holidays is tradition for many. But with a surge in...
Lee Health sees increase in COVID-19 patients, urges public vigilance
Lee Health says it now has more than 100 patients with the coronavirus at the hospital system. We spoke to Dr. Larry Antonucci, Lee...
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