Professional Experience

2019 to present: Reporter, WINK News
2015 to 2019: Reporter, Producer, and fill-in Anchor, WWSB in Sarasota
2014: Intern, The Today Show and NBC Nightly News in Miami

Awards & Recognition

Finalist in Feature Television Reporting for the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence awards, and Robert Corley Groves Award for Outstanding Achievement in TV Producing.

News Philosophy

Every person has a story. Be honest and transparent while sharing it with the world.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Cheering on the Miami Hurricanes, experimenting with vegetarian recipes, spending too much money at Target and taking long naps.

Education

Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami, majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in LGBTQ Studies.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The WINK Weather Authority will never predict snow for SWFL. Every day feels like summer. It's either hot, hotter, or hottest.

Hometown

Mullica Hill, NJ.

Large invasive lizard running rampant in Charlotte County

Right now, we have a huge invasive lizard problem. South American Tegus are running rampant in Charlotte County. Wildlife officials caught 60 in a three-mile stretch! Our area is in such a high alert, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a press conference. Biologists come out every day to check on a trap, […]

Environmental impact of the new toll road measure

Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it clear that our state’s environment is a priority for him. But after passing a toll road bill last week, critics said it would hurt the environment. The new toll road will make it easier and faster to get to the center of the state. The question is, at what […]

Charlotte County commissioner weighs in on U.S. immigration policy

We now know border patrol will send hundreds of migrants to our state. The president is pushing to increase border security and remold the American immigration system. “We are proposing an immigration plan that puts the jobs, wages and safety of American workers first,” President Donald Trump said. “Our plan includes a sweeping modernization of […]

Birth father of missing Port Charlotte 15-year-old arrested in Louisiana

Deputies are still searching for a teenager with autism in what began as a runaway juvenile case. Officers believe she is with a biological parent, who no longer has custody of her. Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is searching for 15-year-old Sage Cambron, who has autism and lives with a foster parent in Port Charlotte. According […]

Three siblings with special needs. (Credit: WINK News)

Three siblings with special needs face $165K reverse mortgage bill

Pay up or move out. It is a harsh reality for three special needs adults as they still come to grips with the death of their mother. The amount that is owed is $165,000. While they struggle with what is next, the siblings know they have each other. Karryn Dixon’s Port Charlotte home holds a special […]

Charlotte County homeless shelter not up to code, needs funding

Inspectors have been at a homeless shelter in Charlotte County six times since 2012. It continues to be in code violation with the county. And its president says it does not have the funds it needs to get it back into shape. On Thursday, Charlotte County Code Compliance found several violations on the property of […]

American flags at a Charlotte County park. (Credit: WINK News)

Park undergoing renovations pays tribute to veterans, first responders

An old park in Charlotte County is getting a new look and a new name to honor our area’s heroes. Formerly known as Sunrise Park, it is now named after a local marine, William R. Gaines Jr., killed in the line of duty. The park will pay tribute to veterans and first responders. Navy veteran […]

Smelly gunk. (Credit: WINK News)

Different type of blue-green algae reeks along Lemon Bay shore

Disgusting brown gunk lining the shore at a popular spot in Charlotte County as it is driving people away from the water. State environmental officials tested the weird goop over the weekend. You can smell it before you see it. Kim Preedom caught wind of rotten-like stench, stretching several miles along the Lemon Bay shore. […]