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!

Presidential candidates make final campaign pushes on eve of Election Day

There were cheers for President Donald Trump and lots of honks for Democratic nominee Joe Biden on the streets of Collier County Monday on the eve of Election Day, reminding everyone to get out and vote. “I think we are going to have a tremendous day tomorrow, cheers looking tremendous in Florida,” Trump said. Trump […]

Collier County encourages early voting ahead of busy Election Day anticipation

Election officials in Collier County say early voting numbers are tapering off, and they worry that only means there will be longer lines on Election Day. We spoke to several people Thursday night who say they are still going to wait. “I just want to wait till Election Day,” Pedro Dorado said. “It feels more […]

Snake handlers help remove rattlesnakes near homes in Golden Gate Estates

Rattlesnakes have been taking over a neighborhood in Southwest Florida. We learned why they were inching closer to homes and how people can protect themselves. Two snake handlers relocated eight rattlesnake that got too close for comfort in Golden Gate Estates recently to help reduce an increase in the snakes near homes. “It went into […]

Woman arrested for cybercrime, trying to extort family member

A Naples woman is accused of getting into her family member’s home surveillance system and then trying to extort them. Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Jennifer Lenell Small, 44, Monday after being accused of accessing videos from a camera system app that she wasn’t allowed to have. “Since this is a family member, this […]

Hertz pauses car sales program after selling tens of thousands during bankruptcy

Hertz announced its car sales program will be paused amid bankruptcy Friday. Hertz was able to sell tens of thousands of cars after it filed for bankruptcy, which economists say is a good sign for the nationwide car rental company. “If I was in their situation, I would probably try to do everything I could […]

Marco Island approves purchase of license plate readers for bridges

A question over crime prevention or invasion of privacy is swirling around on Marco Island. The City of Marco Island is expected to get three new license plate readers. Marco Island’s police chief says they are needed to help them investigate crimes faster, but some are worried about where they will be placed. “There’s been […]

ADA says patients could spend more at the dentist due to pandemic

People could spend more money at the dentist because of the pandemic. The American Dental Association says many offices are thinking about adding fees to stay afloat. We spoke to a dentist who told us it all comes down to comfort levels and coronavirus cases in the area. “I do think some people are afraid […]

Naples Senior Center program a lifesaver for families during pandemic

Caregivers who are taking care of their elderly loved ones know personally how much it takes to make sure they are living a happy life. We spoke to a family that is part of a new program that has changed their lives. The Naples Senior Center in Collier County has a brand-new program that’s offering […]

What to know: 4 West Nile Virus cases confirmed in Collier County

Florida Department of Health in Collier County said Thursday there is heightened concern more people in the area will test positive for West Nile Virus after four people contracted it recently. We looked at symptoms for West Nile Virus and how similar they are to the flu or even the coronavirus. “It seemed like over […]