
Naples Police Chief Weschler calls station break-in ‘a fluke’
Following a WINK News investigation into a shirtless man breaking into the Naples Police Department, the Chief Tom Weschler sat down with WINK to explain how it happened.
Professional Experience
2021 to present: Reporter, WINK News
2019 - 2021: Reporter at WPDE ABC 15 in Conway, S.C.
Previously an intern at WESH 2 NEWS in Orlando, FL and WALB NEWS 10 in Albany, G.A.
News Philosophy
Find out what matters to people in the community and work to get answers to their questions. Be honest, impactful and accurate. Work every day to make the world a little brighter, a little kinder and leave everywhere you go a little bit better.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement
Traveling! I studied abroad in Segovia, Spain while in College and explored Europe! I love to find new places to go and learn more about the culture, people, and of course food!
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Communication, University of Central Florida.
Likes best about Southwest Florida
Being closer to my huge family! Now I can go home for birthdays and events, instead of Facetiming in!
Hometown
Miami, Fla.
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