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

Cape stabbing and shooting 3.29

Woman accused of stabbing man in Cape Coral shot by police

The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a shooting near the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Cape Coral Parkway. WINK News later learned that the shooting was preceded by a stabbing. The shooting happened in the 800 block of SW 47th Terrace, which is right behind a 7-Eleven, police said. K9 officers were also at […]

Man arrested as suspect in deadly Buckingham stabbing

Lee County deputies arrested a Lee County man suspected of stabbing another man to death at a home in Buckingham on Tuesday night. At around 7:30 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office says deputies went to a home on Cedar Hammock Court in reference to a stabbing. While there, deputies found a man inside with […]

Shamar White

Man arrested for inappropriately grabbing customers at stores in Cape Coral

A man has been arrested after several random attacks at stores. These strange attacks began at the Target on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral. Shamar White is accused of inappropriately grabbing customers who were inside and outside of stores. The first victim says the suspect grabbed her and smacked her in the face. Another […]

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Lee County commissioners approve funding to widen Ortiz Avenue

A road that stays busy, especially during rush hour, could soon accommodate more cars. Those who take Ortiz Ave. say that they’re upset by the current conditions. “I feel bored and annoyed,” said Lilli Henderson. So, on Tuesday, Lee County Commissioners voted to approve funding to widen Ortiz from SR-82 to Colonial Blvd. Brian Hamman […]

Cape Coral police searching for a missing man

WINK News is learning more about the search for a missing man. We spoke to the man’s friends and family, who said he disappeared after leaving a bar. Earlier on Monday, The Cape Coral Police Department searched for him in the area around Coronado Parkway, down Cape Coral Parkway, and up to SE 45th Terrace. […]

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Shots fired in Lehigh Acres neighborhood

People in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood say they woke up to the sound of gunshots. This happened along East Cleveland Avenue, just off of Leeland Blvd at around 1 a.m. on Monday. Neighbors there say they heard dozens of gunshots. In a video obtained by WINK News, you can see one man running away. You […]

Gas prices could force some spring breakers to change plans

It’s almost time for spring break, but one thing is noticeably different this year. Gas prices have risen so much, and as they continue to do so, it may force some to change their plans. Friday was yet another record-breaking day for Florida’s gas prices. So, many people are trying to avoid gas pumps for […]

FHP trooper shares heroic story of stopping drunk driver head-on

A new video released by Florida Highway Patrol shows a trooper inside her patrol car as she is hit head-on by an impaired driver. She swung her cruiser around and braced for the woman to plow into her. Florida Highway Patrol’s motto is Courtesy, Service, Protection. FHP Trooper Toni Schuck stuck to that on Sunday […]

FGCU to host ASUN Women’s Championship Final after win over Stetson

The FGCU women’s basketball team beat the Stetson Hatters on Wednesday. The win means FGCU will host the Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Championship final at Alico Arena. The team that wins the tournament receives an automatic bid into the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. On Wednesday night, the FGCU Eagles hosted Stetson, who got […]