Professional Experience

2019 to present: Bilingual reporter for WINK News and Noticias WINK. Previously worked with the University of Florida's men's basketball team as their social media assistant 2018-2019.

News Philosophy

Get to know those in your community and help make their voices be heard.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Going to the gym. Fun fact: Andrea was an Amateur boxer for over 10 years and competed at a National level. Andrea also enjoys doing anything outdoors, like being out on the boat and fishing. But also enjoys staying in and reading a good fiction book.

Education

Bachelors in broadcast journalism from the University of Florida. GO GATORS!

Likes best about Southwest Florida

How much natural beauty is around us. The Everglades, beaches and rivers.

Hometown

Miami, Florida

LEHIGH ACRES ROTARY CLUB

Lehigh Acres Rotary Club offers a seat at its Thanksgiving dinner table

Last year, the Lehigh Acres Rotary Club could only offer to-go meals for Thanksgiving. This year, they’re excited to welcome everyone back to their table. Thanksgiving is meant to be spent sitting around a table full of loved ones. Joe and Diane Diane are thankful that they have each other. “I’m thankful for life, especially […]

TSA say a record number of people showed up to RSW with a gun this year

The busy season for traveling is in kicking into full gear. More than 700,000 people passed through RSW in October, a record for the airport. Dozens of those people were stopped and searched and found trying to take banned items onboard their flight. Items like a pet shark and dead pets are nothing compared to the […]

SWFL West Point Cadet helps others follow in his footsteps

A young man filled with great conviction made it all the way to West Point. Now Cole Breton is trying to get others to follow in his footsteps. On Monday, 20-year-old Breton, was at Florida SouthWestern State College to talk to those interested in West Point. Breton’s dad has been gone for a long time […]

Man accused of hit-and-run that killed mother and son avoids prison time

A man accused of a hit-and-run that killed a mother and son will not serve any prison time. Instead, Courtney Masterson took a plea deal and will spend 15 years on probation for the crash that killed Kathy Cujas and her son Ronald Cujas. In court on Friday, Masterson and the Cujas family spilled tears […]

Alligator responsible for September attack in Collier County captured, killed

A woman gardening outside her home in Collier County was attacked by an alligator and now there are new details that explain exactly what happened, and how the woman managed to escape. “The woman’s screaming. I don’t know if an alligator got her. I don’t know what. I can’t see her. I see her hands […]

Lee County schools looking for public input about a new school in Lehigh Acres

The School District of Lee County is inviting the public to learn more about a new elementary school that is planned for Lehigh Acres. The school will be built near the new Lehigh Acres Middle School that opened earlier this year. Lee County School District members are encouraging the community to be part of the […]

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Reasons we are experiencing a trucker shortage

Not only is America dealing with a supply chain crisis but a trucker shortage. Experts say there is a lack of truckers on the road getting things where they need to be. Many truckers say that the jobs don’t pay enough., But there is more to it. When truckers have to wait hours for their […]

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San Carlos Park neighborhood displays flags in honor of Veterans Day

People in one San Carlos Park neighborhood are working to make a special display in honor of Veterans Day. The small neighborhood continues this tradition every year. When you drive down San Carlos Boulevard in Lee County, you cannot miss the flags near every mailbox. The man who placed the flags is named Stanley Clark. […]