Professional Experience

2018 to present: Reporter, WINK News. Previously worked as an anchor and reporter for WUFT in Gainesville, F.L, 2017; WSVN in Miami as an Investigative Unit intern, 2017; Today Show intern in NYC.

Awards & Recognition

I earned two Associated Press Awards while covering Hurricane Irma and a confederate rally. I was ranked Top Speaker in the State of Florida for Varsity Public Forum Debate. I’ve covered big stories in my home state of Florida from the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando to the Richard Spencer rally in Gainesville.

News Philosophy

Be the voice people can rely on in a community to relay accurate, important, and inspiring information. Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

I worked as a tennis instructor back in Miami, so in my free time, I like to play tennis. I also love to travel with my friends and family! Cheering on the Gators is a big family tradition. I didn't miss a single home football game while I was in college.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Florida

Likes best about Southwest Florida

All of the beautiful islands.

Hometown

Miami Beach, Florida.

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, file photo, Tiffany Carr, executive director of Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, left, speaks at a news conference held by Gov. Jeb Bush, background right, to announce a public awareness campaign designed to prevent disaster-related domestic violence, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale, File)

Abuse of breaching trust investigation into Florida non-profit CEO

Tiffany Carr is now at the center of a statewide investigation because on Thursday morning, the news broke that Gov. Ron DeSantis intends to open a criminal investigation into the former CEO of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Don Rubottom, a committee staff director, said the CEO was entitled to 210 days paid leave […]

Where are Democratic candidates ahead of Florida Primary? WINK News checks in

The New Hampshire Democratic primary election is underway Tuesday. The results will determine which candidates will start campaigning heavily in Florida. We looked at how the New Hampshire primary could impact Florida’s in March. We also looked at what is currently almost no advertisement in Florida by Democratic candidates Four states: Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada […]

Fort Myers mayor responds to critics of new campaign ad

Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson has come under public scrutiny recently for a campaign ad he has appearing on social media. In particular, there are those who were concerned taxpayer money could have been used to make the ad, but Henderson and his campaign confirm they have not. Henderson is in the process of running […]

Iowa caucuses illustration. (Credit: MGN)

App issues impede reporting at Iowa satellite caucus in Port Charlotte

Chaos and confusion have hung over Iowa since Monday night when an app failed and caucus sites could not turn in results; but, Iowa is not the only place where the technology failed. App issues happened during the satellite caucus that was held in Port Charlotte, creating a series of problems. While it is too […]

Iowa Caucus

Final results are in for the Iowa satellite caucus in Port Charlotte

The Iowa caucus was held Monday, where Democratic candidates are making their last-minute pushes for votes. They are sending everything from text messages, to having people wear their gear and holding rallies. Those who are registered to vote in Iowa but were in Southwest Florida curing the day’s caucus got to take part in the […]

Organizers prepare for Iowa satellite caucus in Port Charlotte

We are 72 hours away from the start of the Iowa Caucus. The Democratic candidates are making their last-minute pushes ahead of the primaries. They are sending everything from text messages, to having people wear their gear and holding rallies. Those who live in Iowa and are currently here in Southwest Florida will take part […]

Dead animal skull in Buckingham. (Credit: WINK News)

Person in Buckingham practicing Santeria leaves animal carcasses, skulls

Right now, dead animals and skulls are scattered all around Buckingham. Some neighbors said a family is practicing Santeria and attracting dangerous predators like alligators with the abandoned carcasses. Judie Piccola has lived in a home rescuing dogs for nearly two decades. While Piccola is not afraid of being there, she said some of the […]

Family needs your help to capture south Fort Myers hit-and-run suspect

Investigators have the hit-and-run car in the death of Kate Johnson and her dog, Diva. Now they need to find the suspect. As the search continues, their loved ones are begging for answers. Phish Ross, the victim’s boyfriend of 10 years, said there is a big piece of his heart missing. “When you have somebody […]