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
LCSO Sgt. Richard Castellon aims to create safer communities with Deputy Dogs program
Lieutenant Roger Valdivia a finalist for Officer of The Year
Buckingham Exceptional SRO offers food pantry for students in need
At least one other officer knew about undercover video in J. Rodriguez case
Lee County Port Authority officer reunites family members from across the world
Finalist for Lee County Officer of the Year turns sick kids into superheroes
Far from Dorian, people enjoy Labor Day weekend on Fort Myers Beach
Hotels in Collier County expect to be booked for Dorian
SWFL residents left with hurricane fatigue, no longer under Dorian’s cone
