Taylor Petras
Professional Experience:
June 2018 to present: reporter at WINK News. Previously worked at KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri as a weekend anchor and reporter.
Awards and Recognition:
Two Heart of America Gold Awards from the Kansas City Press Club for a special report on “Surviving a Mass Shooting” and for several reports on human and sex trafficking in mid-Missouri.
News Philosophy:
Be a voice for the voiceless.
Hobbies and Interests & Community Involvement
Relaxing at the beach or by the pool, working out, reading a good murder-mystery book and watching true crime documentaries. Volunteer at Gulf Coast Humane Society and My Autism Connection, Inc.
Education
Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
Likes best about Southwest Florida:
The heat, humidity and beaches.
Hometown
Canonsburg, PA
Mark Sievers trial: Long jury selection process continues: Day 5
Ohio activists support ‘Caloosahatchee Bill of Rights’ initiative
Florida families sue makers of ‘Banana Boat’ sunscreen that left kids with blisters, burns
Bikers, downtown businesses fight to bring back Bike Nights
Some business owners want bike night back in downtown Fort Myers
West End at City Walk breaks ground without $10.5 million in tax incentives
Why do we still set our clocks back in Florida?
Strangers show up at Lehigh family’s home twice in a week
Jimmy Rodgers trial: Defense makes two requests for mistrial, both denied: Day 4
