Taylor Smith
Professional Experience
2019 to present: Taylor is our Collier County reporter. She previously worked at WTVA in Tupelo, Mississippi as a reporter and weekend evening anchor.
While in school she interned at NBC 6 in Miami and CBS12 in West Palm Beach.
News Philosophy
To be a light in the darkness in the communities of SWFL. To give everyone a chance to tell their side of the story and be understanding of whatever they are going through.
Hobbies, Interests, & Involvement
You can find her in the sunshine, working out, tanning, traveling, or exploring in her free time!
Education
Bachelor in Journalism and minors in Communication and Film from Florida Atlantic University!
Likes best about Southwest Florida
The sunshine ☀️
Hometown
Hello, Aloha, Annyeonghaseyo, Hey Ya’ll, those are just a few of the ways Taylor has been saying hello in the different states and country’s she has lived in. Being a self-proclaimed military brat most of her life she has never had a home base!
Doctor says medical workers ‘doing the best they can’ during COVID-19 surge
Collier County woman arrested for stealing thousands from employer
Nonprofit wants more oversight on fishing at Naples Pier, safety for pelicans
FAA wants crackdown on airport alcohol being taken onto planes
Person found dead inside submerged car near Lover’s Key
Children battling COVID-19 in SWFL hospitals
Eyes fall on Florida as COVID-19 hospitalizations soar
Collier County students have performed well under pandemic circumstances
Bullying a topic as SWFL schools get ready to have a mask-optional school year
