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

Community event highlights importance of clean water

One of the things that makes Southwest Florida special is the water. From the Caloosahatchee River to its beaches. On Saturday, the community is gathering in Bonita Springs to learn about keeping the area’s waterways clean and healthy. The event is hosted by the Bonita Springs Estero Association of Realtors alongside the FGCU Water School, […]

1 killed after being ejected from car in Lehigh Acres crash

A 63-year-old man has been ejected from a car and killed in a Lehigh Acres crash Thursday morning. An infant was also left seriously injured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford F150 collided with a Toyota sedan on Williams Avenue and West 9th Street. Three people were seriously hurt including a young child […]

Centennial Park set to gain amphitheater, playground, more by January 2022

Fort Myers’ Centennial Park is moving forward on time with its big plans and should open soon, city officials say. In just a few months, they say it will be unrecognizable. There will be a playground for the kids, a renovated pavilion and new sidewalks, but the main attraction will be the amphitheater. Construction is […]

SWFL comes together in environmental alliance to prepare for climate change impacts

Leaders from all over Southwest Florida are coming together in the Regional Resiliency Compact to determine how we will adapt to our ever-changing environment. The compact includes Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties, as well as the specific municipalities of Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island, and even the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Not only […]

Making strides Against Breast Cancer 2021

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event held Saturday

After 18 months, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is coming back together. On Saturday, people from all over Southwest Florida will put on their running or walking shoes and join in on the event. WINK News and the American Cancer Society joined forces to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research and services. Making […]

Trial set to start for Marian Williams accused in homicide of three children

A 49-year-old woman accused of killing three boys is set to face a jury next week. Marian Williams is accused of burning down the Arcadia home of the three little boys while they were inside in 2017. The Clark children: 10-year-old old Marcus, 8-year-old Kiani and Kemaren, 4, were staying with their grandfather Arnold Mele, […]

Drug sale goes bad, leads to Lehigh Acres home invasion, arrests of 3 teens

A home invasion in Lehigh Acres led to the arrest of three teens. According to the man, whose home was invaded, he was held by gunpoint and his toddler was in the home when it happened. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Joseph Rostran, 18, and Isariel Delestre, 19, and a 17-year-old were arrested for […]

Search becomes smaller on Saturday for Brian Laundrie at Carlton Reserve

A smaller group of law enforcement officials returned to the Carlton Reserve on Saturday to search for Brian Laundrie, according to the North Port Police Department. This was nearly a week after finding Gabby Petito’s body. As of 11:30 a.m., it did not appear the search had resumed, but a City of North Port spokesman […]

SWFL woman, now in coma, loses baby due to COVID-19

A Southwest Florida father is dealing with the loss of his unborn baby while also bracing for more grief after his wife was placed on a ventilator due to COVID-19. Angela Peña tested positive five weeks ago. Now, she is at NCH’s intensive care unit. “I actually only seen it in the news and the […]

74-year-old woman fends off alligator with a shovel after attack while gardening

A 74-year-old woman was attacked by an alligator as she gardened outside her Verona Walk home in Collier County Thursday. Greater Naples Fire Chief Nolan Sapp said the gator attacked her on the leg and she beat it off with a shovel. Thursday night, it was confirmed the alligator was caught. The attack happened at […]