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
Severe winter storm across US causes flight delays at RSW during busy holiday travel
Motorcyclist killed in crash along Del Prado in Cape Coral identified, investigation continues
Mayor Randall Henderson announces run for Congressional District Seat 19
Bill would require Florida veterinarians to report signs of animal abuse
Over 101,000 hit-and-run crashes in Florida last year
Sports betting could be legalized in Florida thanks to a new bill
Holocaust survivor speaks to FGCU students on campus
Controversy over pride flag at Fort Myers business garners support
Carnival cruise passenger dies after falling four stories on ship
