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

Family of missing man in Collier County ruled against in wrongful death lawsuit

A decision was made that makes it nearly impossible for a family to get compensation for the death of their loved one — even with the story having made national headlines and celebrities such as Tyler Perry offering money to help. Terrance Williams’ family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Steve Calkins, a former Collier […]

Woman will spend Christmas with husband on life support due to COVID-19

Many people chose to stay apart this Christmas, but some families didn’t have a choice. A baby is about to go through another first without her father. He’s fighting for his life this Christmas because of COVID-19. We told you about Val Guerrero and his family in Fort Myers during the Thanksgiving holiday week. He […]

Police search for crooks burglarizing, stealing cars on Marco Island

A rise in car burglaries is being seen by police on an island city in  Southwest Florida. Marco Island Police Department is looking into whether burglars from last November are responsible for stealing four cars on the island recently. Marco Island police told us all of the thefts have two things in common: Either the […]

Local businesses thankful for those who support them during holiday season

The year 2020 has been out of the ordinary, and stores are noticing it too during the holiday shopping season. Experts say more Americans are expected to spend less this year because of the pandemic. We spoke to businesses in Southwest Florida Wednesday about whether they’re making ends meet. Some people we spoke to are […]

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Search called off after man fell off a dinner-cruise into Caloosahatchee

A man remains missing Saturday afternoon after falling overboard in the Caloosahatchee River Friday night. U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search Saturday evening. The Coast Guard says they spent a total of 11 and a half hours searching for 37-year-old Joel Henderson of Naples. Around 8 p.m., Friday the operator of the dinner-cruise vessel […]

Bank robbery suspect bonds out of Lee County Jail

A father once grieving the death of his little girl is now accused of a bank robbery. Glenn Michael Aiken, 36, bonded out of Lee County Jail Wednesday night after he was arrested for robbing one bank and appearing suspicious at another. Aiken posted a $30,000 bond. Aiken posted bond around 4:30 p.m. We had […]

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Family devastated after 2 boys die when car crashes into Cape Coral canal

The lives of a seven and 10-year-old cut were short after the driver of the car they were in crashed into a canal Wednesday night. Both adults that were in the car have been discharged from the hospital, but the seven and 10-year-old brothers that were in the back seat have died. Courtney and Devin […]

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Dealing with tragedy during the holidays

After three deadly crashes, in 24 hours, those families will never see Thanksgiving the same way. But how do you deal with losing a loved one, especially during the holidays? In the Cape Coral crash overnight, one child died and another is in the hospital in serious condition. “When I got to the vehicle I […]