Professional Experience

Previous to having the pleasure of working as a reporter at Wink News in June 2018, I was a reporter at WXXV in Gulfport, Mississippi for 2 years after interning at WZZM 13 in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Awards & Recognition

Honored to have had the opportunity keep the Mississippi Gulf Coast informed from the shores during Hurricane Nate, part of the station's very first time providing wall-to-wall severe weather coverage. Also covered a story on a car crash that reopened a police investigation, and was a three-year award winner of the Radio and Television Digital News Association broadcasting scholarship.

News Philosophy

Be a voice for those that need to be heard and always listen to your community, everyone has a story to tell.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Whether it's swimming, boating, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing or just enjoying the beach--- my free time is most enjoyably spent near the water! And we're in just the right place. I also really like to volunteer at my church, bike ride, hike, do yoga, and eat ice cream.

Education

Majored in Broadcasting Arts at Central Michigan University, with a double minor in journalism and sports management.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The beautiful sunshine, sandy beaches and friendly people.

Hometown

Farmington Hills, MI

Collier County crews prep for possible arrival of Tropical Depression Eta

Lowering lake levels ahead of Tropical Depression Eta is just one of the many steps being taken to prevent flooding in Collier County should the storm head our way. County crews were out Thursday clearing drains of debris while some residents say they did their supply shopping months ago and aren’t worried about the weather. […]

Collier County sees smooth election day, record-breaking turnout

The polls in Collier County had a steady stream of voters all day Tuesday. We visited several locations across the county, and turnout so far has surpassed 88%. A squad of volunteers called “Election Protection” has been on guard at once precinct –making sure everyone gets along. The chairwoman of the Collier County Democratic Party […]

Do Not Enter: Work-from-home dad’s poster to his kids goes viral

A work-from-home dad in Naples has gone viral. He created a sign and shared a picture of it on LinkedIn. It already has two million views in two days. We learned about the intended message behind it all. We spoke to David Kuhl who, like many parents, is adjusting to a new office in 2020 […]

Is the Cracker Barrel near Collier Boulevard haunted?

As Halloween approaches, ghost stories are to be expected. The crime that took place years ago at the Cracker Barrel just off of Collier Boulevard has sparked some of its own ghost stories. Nearly 25 years ago, three employees of this Cracker Barrel were murdered in the early morning hours. The tragedy seems to still […]

Naples restaurants look to make comebacks after making renovations

A restaurant in Southwest Florida went from closing its doors to helping the community. Now it’s seeing a positive turn with renovations made to adapt to pandemic life. Other restaurants that have gone through tough times in the region are also making improvements to aid in hopeful comebacks. Lake Park Diner in Naples is preparing […]

Family’s lawyer wants more investigation details in deputy shooting of Immokalee man

A man carrying a shovel was shot and killed by a deputy back in September, and his family is calling for justice and transparency. Several activist groups want everything about the investigation released. Lawyers for Nick Morales’ family say he was shot three times within 13 seconds of when Collier County deputies responded to him […]

New sand to fill beach at Lowdermilk Park in Collier County

The beach at Lowdermilk Park in Collier County will soon get a renourishment after years of erosion. Crews will begin trucking in new sand but not everyone’s happy with the $2 million project. And some say this is not the right time to do it. The project will cause the north parking lot to be […]

Runner finds giant jellyfish on Vanderbilt Beach

Imagine you’re at the beach and you spot a giant jellyfish. That’s exactly what happened to one man who was running along Vanderbilt Beach in Collier County. WINK News Reporter Gina Tomlinson tells us if these giants are truly a danger. Marine experts say tentacles on a specific type of jellyfish can extend around 70 […]

Stone Crab Festival kicks off at Tin City in Naples

An event in Southwest Florida brings thousands of people together, but it will look a bit different from its normal, annual festivities. The Stone Crab Festival in Naples will still go on Friday after confusion in the community about whether it would still happen because of the pandemic. To keep the festival safe, it’s a […]

Commissioners expected to decide future of mask mandate in Collier County

Collier County Board of County Commissioners is expected to make a decision on whether the countywide mask mandate will be extended Thursday. There’s a lot on the line for people and businesses. We visited Seed to Table Market in Collier County Wednesday, where it remains a business strictly against the mandate in Collier County. Still, […]