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
Sanibel clinic brings awareness to animals sickened by red tide
UF researches develop tool that targets chemical spray directly to plants
FGCU researchers monitor oxygen levels in Gulf to measure water quality
Real estate agent allegedly filled Marco Island owl burrow with mothballs
U.S. Army Corps to release water from Lake O into Caloosahatchee estuary
Beneath the surface: FGCU researchers test Imperial River, Spring Creek for bacteria
C-43 storage reservoir being built to improve water quality in SWFL
Low red tide concentrations offshore of SWFL on two year anniversary of epidemic
SWFL leaders advocate for Florida natural resources in D.C
