Zach Oliveri
Professional Experience
September 2020 – Present: Reporter at WINK News
Previously worked as a Sports and News Anchor/Reporter at WUFT News in Gainesville, FL; Sports Coordinator at ESPN Gainesville WRUF; interned at WSVN and 790 The Ticket in Miami, FL
Awards & Recognition
2020 Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Award in Education Reporting
2020 Broadcast Education Association Award of Excellence (TV Sports Talent, TV Sports News Program, and TV Sports Story/Feature Short)
University of Florida Red Barber Award
News Philosophy
Every story must be told with honesty and integrity. It’s a journalist’s responsibility and privilege to share people’s stories.
Hobbies, interests and community involvement
Spending time with friends and family; and cheering on the Florida Gators, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins and New York Yankees.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication-News, University of Florida summa cum laude
Likes best about SWFL
Being a native Floridian, it’s great to be within driving distance to friends and family as well as everything the state has to offer. The people here truly make SWFL feel like home. You also can’t beat Florida in the winter!
Hometown
Fort Lauderdale, FL
NubAbility Baseball Camp helping kids with limb differences play ball
Thousands of street signs in Cape Coral still need repairs after Ian
Man rescued from Cape Coral canal after crashing truck into the water
Man facing kidnapping charge, accused of grabbing child at DeSoto County campground
JetBlue Park at Fenway South preparing for Spring Training in Southwest Florida
Cape Coral Youth Hurricanes Cheer Squad win nationals, head to globals
Cape Coral Yacht Club damage exceeds FEMA’s 50% rule
City evaluating steps to repair, renovate the Cape Coral Yacht Club
1 dead in Cape Coral shooting
