Stephanie Byrne
Professional Experience
June 2019 – Present: WINK News Video Journalist
May 2017 – May 2019: WJHG/WECP weekend anchor/producer and multimedia journalist
January 2014 – May 2017: WUFT; served in various roles including anchor, reporter, and production crew member
January 2015 – April 2016: WCJB; began as an intern and later served as an associate producer
May 2016 – August 2016: WKMG news intern
Awards & Recognition
2018 Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Best Reporter (small television market)
2018 Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Best Breaking News- Long Format (small television market)
News Philosophy
My goal is to objectively inform the public with the hope of teaching others something new along the way.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement
I love spending time with friends and family, visiting the beach, and cheering on the Florida Gators!
Education
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication, University of Florida, summa cum laude
Likes best about Southwest Florida
Living on the beautiful Gulf Coast!
Hometown
Jupiter, Florida
Florida bill wants signs posted by creeks, waters contaminated by fecal bacteria
LOSOM discussions underway to outline future for Lake Okeechobee
Report shines spotlight on Southwest Florida’s water issues
Climate change report: Lee, Charlotte counties at ‘extreme’ risk over next 30 years
Researchers using their ears to monitor the health of the Caloosahatchee
The dangers of cane toads and how to spot them
Red tide reemerges in Southwest Florida
Crews finish phase one of algae removal in Cape Coral canal but more work...
Image captured in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary gets international recognition
