Professional Experience

  • July 2019-present: Multimedia Journalist and Anchor at WINK News.
  • May 2017-July 2019: 11 pm Anchor, Multi-media Journalist at WYMT News (Eastern Kentucky).
  • August 2016- January 2017: Play-by-play Broadcaster and Color Analyst at Florida Gulf Coast University.
  • September 2013-April 2015: Traffic Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with Total Traffic & Weather Network in Tampa.
  • 2013: Intern with 10 News (WTSP) Tampa Bay, 2013: Intern with CBS (Radio) Tampa Bay.ty.

Awards and Recognition

Multiple Presidents List Award Winner from FGCU. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 from FGCU.

News philosophy

Before I walk in the doors every day, I say, ‘Let’s do this!’
I attack every day with the belief that I’ll be able to tell people’s stories in the best and most fair ways they can be told. Some days can be challenging... getting the best interviews or video. But I always try to do my best with the hands I’m dealt.

Hobbies and Interests

My biggest hobby is guns! I love shooting at the range, collecting rare guns, and even building my own. I’m also a big fan of nature parks and walks throughout southwest Florida. And if I’m not doing those things or working, you can find me at the gym!

Education

Graduate from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting (Tampa campus)
Associates degree from Florida Southwestern State College
Bachelors degree in Communication Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Likes best about southwest Florida

It’s home for me. My family is here. I love the people and all the beauty that’s here.

Hometown

Naples, FL

Lehigh Acres community football teammates rally around 9-year-old injured in crash

The community is rallying behind a 9-year-old boy who is fighting for his life after a crash. He was ejected and pinned underneath a pickup truck during a rollover crash in Lehigh acres recently. His fellow football teammates and friends are doing everything they can to support him and his family. When JW’s teammates take […]

Toddler gets hit by window during break-in; suspect arrested at nearby home

A sleeping toddler was startled awake by a stranger, and a window came down on him during a break-in. The intruder then took off and tried to break into a home nearby, but neighbors stopped him. Melissa Wild didn’t know the burglar had already broken into two of her cars before he broke into her […]

After deadline, NCH says 97.8% of staff fully vaccinated or have approved exemption

Thursday was the last day for NCH staff to become compliant with the health care system’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement and the hospital system reports 97.8% of NCH staff are fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. Up until the end of day Thursday, those employees who had not taken previous action were still in […]

Exact number of resignations unknown at deadline for NCH employee vaccine policy

Time was up Thursday night for unvaccinated health care workers at NCH Healthcare System. Employees with NCH had until 5 p.m. to show proof they were vaccinated against the coronavirus. Hundreds of people were projected to lose their jobs ahead of the deadline, but some of those employees were choosing to get vaccinated to avoid […]

NCH says unvaccinated employees ‘will have voluntarily resigned’ as of Thursday

NCH Healthcare System confirmed Wednesday all of its employees must comply with its previously declared COVID-19 vaccine requirement; otherwise, those who choose not to be fully vaccinated “will have voluntarily resigned as of September 30 unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.” According to an NCH statement to WINK News, “All employees including […]

Downtown Fort Myers theater requiring patrons test negative or show vaccine proof

Some businesses are changing their coronavirus protocols by requiring a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination. The Florida Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers closed its doors in March of 2020. It’s among places requiring a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination proof for the time being. “We’ve been really looking forward to being able to […]

Man arrested for throwing 6-week-old baby on ground in Lehigh Acres

Wednesday, Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Pedro Ramirez Jr., 39, after he was accused of throwing a 6-week-old baby on the ground at a Lehigh Acres home. The baby suffered bruising to their head and a fracture to their skull. The baby was transported to a hospital, but we do not have an update on […]

Tips wanted: Bicyclist killed in Cape Coral hit-and-run

Cape Coral Police Department wants help from the public to track down a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash. According to the CCPD press release, a 53-year-old man who had been riding a bicycle was found dead in a ditch in the 2300 block of NE Pine Island Road Friday morning. Investigators believe his body […]

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Fort Myers wants to reacquire City of Palms Park before demolition

The City of Fort Myers wants to save City of Palms Park from demolition in the midtown section of the city. The ballpark is currently owned by Lee County. Tuesday night, Fort Myers City Council voted for the park to be transferred back to the city and keep baseball at the stadium for now. The […]