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!
Bullying a topic as SWFL schools get ready to have a mask-optional school year
Adult and child struck by lightning in the water off Clam Pass Monday
Woman searches for owner of vintage photo she found at RSW
A look at whether rising COVID-19 cases will change habits
Police: Man arrested for exposing himself to woman near Naples Pier
Lightning in SWFL: House fire caused by possible strike; a teen struck on vacation;...
Report shows high-rent prices making it hard to live in SWFL, much of the...
Proposal opens up more Florida Panther land to the public in Collier County
Thieves steal $50K in Garmin GPS devices from private boats at East Naples marina
