Professional Experience

February 2020 to Present: Consumer reporter, WINK News.
Previously worked at KDRV NewsWatch 12 in Medford, Oregon for about three years; Interned at KTVU FOX 2 News in the San Francisco Bay Area.

News Philosophy

Everyone has a story and those stories deserve to be heard/told.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

I love to read anything and everything. When I'm not working, you can catch me outside hiking and enjoying the Southwest Florida sunshine.

Education

Bachelor's in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The weather!

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA.

End result of Florida special legislative session on homeowner insurance TBD

Day two of the Florida legislative special session on property insurance has come to a close, but don’t expect how much you pay to change any time soon. Experts believe the proposed legislation doesn’t go far enough to protect homeowners. One of the big issues experts say is not being addressed is the amount homeowners […]

Insurance

Lawmakers come together to try and fix insurance markets

Florida’s property insurance market is falling apart. Squeezing money out of your pocket and sending you searching for coverage. Now lawmakers are coming together to try and fix it during a special session on Monday. You could definitely call it a slow start with only a handful of lawmakers gathering in person. What they’re looking […]

FedNat insurance cancels thousands of homeowners’ policies in Florida

Florida’s property insurance crisis is getting worse after tens of thousands more homeowner policies get canceled. It’s happening one week before lawmakers are coming back together to find a solution. FedNat Insurance Group is downgrading to survive. Experts say last year’s ice storm in Texas and Hurricane Ida in Louisiana hit the company hard. On […]

Formula shortage

Formula shortage affecting Southwest Florida

Parents across the nation are struggling to feed their babies. A formula shortage is hitting homes everywhere and in Southwest Florida, it is no different. Experts believe it could take more than a month to get enough formula back on shelves. Parents can try to shop for formula when stores first open because that is […]

Milk jug

SWFL milk prices climbing despite slowing inflation

Inflation may be slowing down just a little bit, but dairy prices continue to go up. Milk products cost you 9% more now than they did a year ago. Now might be the time to cry over spilled milk because a gallon costs more than it did last month. RELATED: Hardee County dairy farm explains […]

Dairy farm

Hardee County dairy farm explains why price of milk keeps rising

The price of milk has increased by 7% compared to March of 2021. Why is the kitchen staple continuing to rise? Well before, your milk hits the kitchen shelf, it originates from the Nickerson Cattle Company, a dairy farm in Hardee County run by fifth-generation farmer Brittany Thurlow-Nickerson. Taking care of more than 2,000 happy […]

Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers offers salon services for lower price

When Deanna Casalino needs a haircut, color or style change, she trusts the students at Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers to get it all straightened out. “They take their time from beginning to end so when you sit down right off the bat you know you’re going to get a good service,” Casalino said. […]

Save money on car repairs by going to an automotive school

From working on four-wheelers in his backyard to getting cars up and running, Ethan Emel is one step closer to owning his own shop. He says it’s all because of what he’s learning at Charlotte Technical College’s Automotive Program. Students learn everything from oil changes to engine repair. As they go through book lessons, they […]

FSW dental hygiene program offers low-cost dental care

Healthy teeth can cost a pretty penny but it doesn’t have to be so expensive if you’re willing to give up some of your time. Florence Alexander likes to keep her pearly whites in good shape without breaking the bank, so instead of heading to a dental office, she strolls into Florida SouthWestern State College’s […]

Energy efficient bulbs lighting the future

Time is money even when talking about light bulbs. Fluorescent and LED bulbs last 25 to 50 times longer than cheaper incandescent bulbs. The Department of Energy finalized rules requiring manufacturers to sell the more energy-efficient light bulbs. “I have a back porch light on. It’s LED. I’ve had it for 15 years,” said Larry […]