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

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Families say Naples Memorial Garden not being taken care of properly

Families of those buried at Naples Memorial Garden say that crews are focusing on the newer side of the cemetery. This means, weeds have grown up and that’s not what they want to see when they visit their loved ones at the cemetery. Many feel their family members are being disrespected. Penny Nicol comes to […]

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Art Festival at Mercato begins this weekend

Events are beginning to return to Florida, with several happening this weekend. One of those being Art Festival at Mercato in North Naples. The pandemic has really hurt the artist community but dozens will get to showcase their work this weekend. It’s providing relief for many. Richard Sullivan is the Director of Art Festival at […]

Kind volunteer surprises over-80 couple on Marco with vaccines

A couple in need was met with a surprise they never expected when a kind stranger stepped up to make their dream come true. A high risk, over-80 couple had been struggling for weeks to get a coronavirus vaccine appointment, and they were rewarded with the surprise of a lifetime. Sandra and Larry Croce haven’t […]

Collier County deputies go door to door to help prevent car thefts

Collier County deputies hit the streets Wednesday to encourage people to lock their vehicle doors to prevent thefts, which oftentimes rise while northerners are in town. Many newer cars have push-starts, where your key doesn’t need to be in the ignition in order to start it. This technology makes it easier for criminals to drive […]

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Fighting food insecurity on Marco Island

If you look beyond the fancy mansions and private communities on Marco Island, you’ll see that there’s a growing number of people who need help feeding their families. Lisa Van Horn has a cleaning company. “This is how I get ready for work every day. I get everything out of the car,” Horn said. When […]

5 former employees sue Collier County Clerk of Court for wrongful job terminations

Former employees are suing a Southwest Florida clerk of court and claim they were fired over their political support, which they claim infringes upon their First Amendment rights. Five former employees of the office of Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller say they were fired by Clerk Crystal Kinzel out of political […]

Governor says Florida approaching 1M seniors vaccinated

Florida has nearly vaccinated 1 million seniors for the coronavirus in Florida to date, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State. The governor said Friday COVID-19 vaccine doses are going out as fast as they are coming in, and distribution is outpacing the supply. But the state’s count tells a different story. “It’s just […]

Naples Senior Center helps 100 Collier County seniors get first vaccine dose

More than 100 Collier County seniors received a renewed dose of hope and help. The over-80 crowd doesn’t have access to technology or the ability to book their own appointments, but they were able to get their shot in the arm with some help. Cars were full of some of the most vulnerable in the […]

Naples Boat Show 2021 gets underway with pandemic guidelines in place

As temperatures return to near 80 degrees for the upcoming weekend, many people will be hitting the water. What better way to do that than in a new boat? Naples Boat Show is underway Thursday through the weekend. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Gina Tomlinson, who explains changes […]

Fla. county begins requiring proof of residency for vaccine; will SWFL counties follow suit?

One Florida county is no longer vaccinating anyone that cannot show proof of residency. We’ve heard the stories and the complaints about out-of-towners getting the shots before full-time residents. Some states have made residency a requirement from the start, while Florida said it wouldn’t deny anyone the shot. But now, in Seminole County, you’ll have […]