Emma Heaton
Professional Experience
June 2021 to present: WINK News Reporter and Video Journalist. Previously worked as Reporting/Production Intern, Production Assistant, Associate Producer, Producer at WBBH in Fort Myers, 2019 to 2021.
News Philosophy
Be honest. Own up to your mistakes. Do your best, no matter who is watching. Be the hardest worker in the room. Never compare yourself to others. Your only true competition is yourself.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement
Being active, out & about in the Florida sunshine. Meeting new people and hearing their stories.
Education
Bachelor’s in Journalism, Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Likes best about Southwest Florida
The weather, gulf beaches, and the people!
Hometown
Aurora, CO
Kierra Russ found guilty of second-degree murder, conspiracy in Club Blu mass shooting
WINK News joins SWFL veterans for Honor Flight to war memorials
Collier-Lee Honor Flight heads to D.C. after 2-year hiatus due to pandemic
Testimony continues in Club Blu defendant trial
First day of testimony in Club Blu trial for Kierra Russ
Jury selected in first Club Blu trial, opening statements to begin on Wednesday
Notebook with passwords topic of hearing for man accused of sexual battery
Man arrested, accused of climbing through 14-year-old’s window to have sex arranged through Snapchat
Shortage of court reporters affecting trials, including Club Blu trial, in Lee County
