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
City of Fort Myers faces push back on its roundabout proposal
Lee County bomb squad members train for explosive situations
School resource officer helps students with special needs avoid hunger
Sheriff’s office cracks down on animal abuse after dog’s mouth taped shut
Sheriff’s office seeks further contact with Punta Gorda cold case tipster
Fort Myers police searching for suspect in attempted abduction
United Methodist denies same sex marriage ban, ordain LGBT clergy
Spring break security seeks to prevent Fort Myers Beach mischief
SWFL unknown substance investigations ongoing
