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Sydney Persing
Professional Experience
June 2019 to present: Reporter, Wink News. Previously worked as an intern for Fox News Channel from 2016 – 2018.
Awards & Recognition
Placed top 10 nationally in the 2018-2019 Hearst Foundation Journalism Awards for Television News.
“Ace reporter” for Carolina Week in 2019.
News Philosophy
Always remember that not everybody thinks, feels, or sees the world the way you do, or even the way you think that they might.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement
Going to the beach, exercising, and thrift store shopping!
Education
Bachelors in broadcast journalism and political science from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
Likes best about Southwest Florida
Getting to show my friends and family how beautiful it is when they visit!
Hometown
Livingston, NJ
Many SWFL parents, students concerned with poor education during pandemic
Are students getting enough out of their time in the classroom? We are asking you if children are getting the education they need to...
SWFL teachers weigh in on obstacles during pandemic school year
We got a closeup of how tough the school year during the pandemic has been on teachers in Southwest Florida. It has not been...
Attorney says Trump must have tangible evidence for legal claims against election
President Donald Trump is calling into question the integrity of votes and the counting of them in major swing states. As votes continue to...
SWFL trooper wants deadly Alva crash to remain in minds of drivers on the...
Florida Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to be careful on the road after tragedy struck a family in Southwest Florida. Wednesday, a 14-year-old boy...
Voting on Election Day looked different this year after many voted early
Everyone has their own journey, belief, or story that brought them to Precinct 109 in Cape Coral today. And while everyone here may have...
Big Brothers Big Sisters making a difference for three Southwest Florida children
The Big Brothers Big Sister program has been around for more than 100 years. But in 2020, it's changing the lives of three Southwest...
Families, friendships and relationships are all being strained because of politics
Houses are becoming divided. People are struggling with their family, relationships and friendships that are strained by politics.
Many people want Election Day to come...
SWFL principal, student share bond through experience with hair loss
A principal and a student share a special bond, as they navigate the challenges of hair loss together.
Principal Jessica Davis of Poinciana Elementary School...
FSW offers mental health training; here’s how you can learn
A Southwest Florida school is moving forward with a mental health program for students and their teachers, but you don't have to be one...
Breast cancer survivor gains confidence, support with help of SWFL boutique
Surviving breast cancer is only part of overcoming the disease. The other part comes after treatment. There's a local boutique helping women overcome the...
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