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.

Students, staff from Hector A. Cafferata Elementary reunite in portables

  On Monday, Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School students and staff reunited in portable classrooms for the first time since Hurricane Ian. The Cape Coral school couldn’t be used after the hurricane because of the severe damage it sustained, but hundreds of children who went there finally came back together, just not in the […]

East Naples Jan. 6 riot suspect’s trial delayed until February

The trial for an East Naples man accused of targeting police and storming the U.S. Capitol has been delayed until February. Christopher Worrell was supposed to be in federal court Monday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. The trial has been delayed until no later than February 2023, as […]

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Search underway for man missing after plane crash off Venice Beach

Venice police are continuing their search for a man they say is missing after a small plane crashed off the coast of Venice Beach on Sunday. Police say they believe there were three people on the plane who were all related. They say they found a 43-year-old woman dead in the water near the crash […]

Cyber Monday discount tips to consider during your shopping

It’s Cyber Monday. But you’ve probably been scouting the deals all weekend long. What are some things people should avoid buying this shopping holiday? Experts say when it comes to large appliances, mattresses and furniture, you’ll probably get a better deal on sale holidays like President’s Day or Memorial Day. Those are a few of […]

Cape Coral residents ready to rebuild face long lines to apply for permits

  You may want to rebuild your home after Hurricane Ian, but if you live in Cape Coral, just getting a permit has turned into a major headache; the city consolidated its locations for permit applications, leading to long lines hours before they open. One contractor told WINK News his clients are losing their houses […]

Cape Coral leaders may discuss lowering, eliminating time frame for 50% rule

On Wednesday afternoon, the Cape Coral City Council will introduce and may discuss the option to follow Lee County’s lead and drop the time frame for FEMA’s 50% rule from five years to one, or eliminate the time frame entirely. Many homeowners are still confused about what FEMA’s 50% rule really means. It stipulates that, […]

Cape Coral again accepting online permit applications

Starting Monday, the City of Cape Coral will accept online permit applications for storm-related and non-storm-related damages. The city already had a permit backlog. The permitting counter at Cape Coral City Hall will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Before the storm, the counter was closed on Fridays to deal […]

Virtual event held to recognize Orphan Sunday

Orphan Sunday is annually recognized on the second Sunday in November. It’s a day that more than 70 nations use to campaign for orphans and their caregivers. You can be a part of it. Haven of Hope International, a local nonprofit in Fort Myers, is holding a virtual event for the community. It’s a day […]

Dunbar residents invited to community engagement event on McCollum Hall future

On Saturday morning, neighbors in the City of Fort Myers, especially in Dunbar, are invited to give feedback on the future plans for McCollum Hall. The plan is to rename the historic building and call it the THIRTY8 Collective, an homage to 1938, when the building was built. The plan for McCollum Hall is to […]

Charlotte County, still reeling from Hurricane Ian, prepares for Nicole

Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to dump several inches of rain on an already-battered Charlotte County, where debris still lines the streets, tarps still cover roofs and county employees prepare to keep people safe. Patrick Fuller, director of Charlotte County Emergency Management, tells people to watch local news sources and every advisory regarding Nicole. He […]